Rivers of Bihar: Complete Notes for BPSC Geography
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Rivers of Bihar are a regular topic in BPSC Prelims. Learn them as a group: north Bihar rivers, south Bihar rivers and the Ganga.
The Ganga
The Ganga enters Bihar from Uttar Pradesh near Buxar and flows west to east, dividing the state into two unequal halves.
Rivers of north Bihar
These rivers originate in the Himalayas and are known for floods and shifting courses.
- Gandak: a major tributary joining the Ganga near Patna.
- Kosi: called the Sorrow of Bihar for its frequent floods and change of course.
- Bagmati and Kamla: important rivers of the Mithila region.
- Burhi Gandak: flows through Muzaffarpur and Samastipur.
Rivers of south Bihar
- Son: a large southern tributary of the Ganga.
- Punpun and Falgu: religiously important, linked with Gaya.
Exam tip: Make a small map in your notebook and mark each river with its main city. Visual memory works faster than text.
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