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The Tapti River is a river in central India located to the south of the Narmada river that flows westwards before draining into the Arabian Sea. The river has a length of around 724 km (450 mi) and flows through the states of Maharashtra, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. It flows through Surat, and is crossed by the Magdalla, ONGC Bridge.
The Sabarmati river is one of the major west-flowing rivers in India. It originates in the Aravalli Range of the Udaipur District of Rajasthan and meets the Gulf of Khambhat of Arabian Sea after travelling 371 km (231 mi) in a south-westerly direction across Rajasthan and Gujarat. 48 km (30 mi) of the river length is in Rajasthan, while 323 km (201 mi) is in Gujarat.
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Keri River is a river in western India in Gujarat whose origin is in the Hindod hills. Its basin has a maximum length of 183 km. The total catchment area of the basin is 560 km2.
Kolak River is a river in Gujarat in western India whose origin is Kaprada taluka. . Its basin has a maximum length of 50 km. The total catchment area of the basin is 584 km2.
Malan River is a river in western India in Gujarat whose origin is Gir forest. Its basin has a maximum length of 55 km. The total catchment area of the basin is 158 km2.
Mindhola River is a river in western India in Gujarat whose origin is near Doswada, Songadh. Its basin has a maximum length of 105 km (65 mi). The total catchment area of the basin is 1,518 km2 (586 sq mi).
Nayra River is a river in western India in Gujarat whose origin is near Mothada. Its basin has a maximum length of 32 km. The total catchment area of the basin is 279 km2.
Rangmati River is a river in western India in Gujarat whose origin is Near Rampar. Its basin has a maximum length of 50 km. The total catchment area of the basin is 518 km2. The city of Jamnagar lies on the banks of this river.
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- ↑ "Bhurud River". guj-nwrws.gujarat.gov.in, Government of Gujarat . Retrieved 13 March 2012.