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Ravi River: source, course, dams and places

Ravi (Iravati) is about 720 km long (total length). It rises at Bara Bhangal and ends in Chenab. A map-first summary for exam revision.

By Pradyumna Gayake · Updated · From the same data as the app’s Ravi study card

Map of the Ravi river in India, from its source to Chenab, with 2 dams and 2 places along its course. Source Chamera Dam Ranjit Sagar Dam Lahore
The Ravi drawn from AtlasMitra’s river data. Circle: source. Diamonds: dams and barrages. Dots: places on its course. India’s boundary as per the Survey of India.

Source

The Ravi rises at Bara Bhangal, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. 32.33° N, 76.83° E

Course

Its main course runs Himachal Pradesh → Jammu & Kashmir / Punjab border → Pakistan, and it ends in Chenab: near Sarai Sidhu, Punjab, Pakistan.

Key facts

  • Flows past Lahore
  • About 80 km along the India–Pakistan border.

Dams and barrages

DamWhere and what
Chamera DamChamba district, Himachal Pradesh.
Ranjit Sagar DamPathankot–Kathua border.

Places along the Ravi

PlaceNote
ChambaHimachal Pradesh · valley town.
LahorePakistan · city on the river.

Quick questions

Where does the Ravi originate?

At Bara Bhangal (Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh).

Where does the Ravi end?

In Chenab (Near Sarai Sidhu, Punjab, Pakistan).

How long is the Ravi?

About 720 km (total length).

Which dams are on the Ravi?

Chamera Dam: Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh. Ranjit Sagar Dam: Pathankot–Kathua border.

Sources

  1. River course: Natural Earth Public domain and © OpenStreetMap contributors ODbL 1.0