Originating from Central India, the Narmada River forms a natural boundary between North and South India and plays a crucial role in the socio-economic and ecological landscape of the region. The Narmada River has several important tributaries on both its right and left banks. The Narmada River , once referred to as Narbada and anglicized as Nerbudda, ranks as the fifth- longest river in India and is the longest river flowing westward. Origin of River NarmadaThe Narmada River originates in the Amarkantak Plateau of the Maikal Hills in Madhya Pradesh on the border with Chhattisgarh state. It begins its journey from a small water body called the Narmada Kund. Interesting Facts about Narmada River1. The Narmada River is the 5th longest river in India and the longest west-flowing river in the country. It is also the largest flowing river in the state of Madhya Pradesh.2. Bathing and boating in the waters of the Narmada in the area The Narmada River (IPA: [nəɾməd̪aː]), previously also known as Narbada or anglicised as Nerbudda, is the 5th longest river in India and overall the longest west-flowing river in the country. It is also the largest flowing river in the state of Madhya Pradesh.
