Ken River
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The Ken River is one the major river
s of the Bundelkhand
region of central India
, and flows through two states, Madhya Pradesh
and Uttar Pradesh
. It is a tributary of the Yamuna
,
and travels a distance of 427 km, before merging with the Yamuna at Chilla village, near Fatehpur
in Uttar Pradesh at 25°46′N 80°31′E
Ken has an overall drainage basin
of 28,058 km2, out of which 12,620 km2 belong to Sonar River its largest tributary, whose entire basin lies in Madhya Pradesh; and along its 427 kilometres (265.3 mi) course it receives water from its own tributaries such as Bawas, Dewar, Kaith and Baink on the left bank, and Kopra and Bearma of the right. Out of its total length of 427 kilometres (265.3 mi) it flows for 292 kilometres (181.4 mi) in Madhya Pradesh, 84 kilometres (52.2 mi) in Uttar Pradesh, and 51 kilometres (31.7 mi) forms the boundary between the two states.
Crossing the Bijawar-Panna hills
, the Ken River cuts a 60 km long, and 150–180 m deep gorge. Several streams join the Ken in this gorge making waterfalls. The Ken valley separates the Rewa Plateau
from the Satna Plateau.
Gangau Dam has been constructed at the confluence of the Ken and Simri rivers. The Ken River passes through Panna National Park
.
The banks of the Ken River have quite a few castles which were used by the Rajputs of this region to fight against the Mughals. Nowadays some of these castles are occupied by dacoits and are a cause for worry for the local police. These castles are in such a state of ruin that the walls are difficult to see from below the hill they are built on and ruins of only key buildings still exist. Some of these castles make for a good trek.
It is famous for its rare Sajhar or Dendritic Agate stone. Banda city is located on banks of river Ken.
River
A river is a natural watercourse, usually freshwater, flowing towards an ocean, a lake, a sea, or another river. In a few cases, a river simply flows into the ground or dries up completely before reaching another body of water. Small rivers may also be called by several other names, including...
s of the Bundelkhand
Bundelkhand
Bundelkhand anciently known as Chedi Kingdom is a geographic region of central India...
region of central India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
, and flows through two states, Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh , often called the Heart of India, is a state in central India. Its capital is Bhopal and Indore is the largest city....
and Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh abbreviation U.P. , is a state located in the northern part of India. With a population of over 200 million people, it is India's most populous state, as well as the world's most populous sub-national entity...
. It is a tributary of the Yamuna
Yamuna
The Yamuna is the largest tributary river of the Ganges in northern India...
,
Course
The Ken River originates near village Ahirgawan on the north-west slopes of Kaimur Range in Jabalpur districtJabalpur District
Jabalpur District is a district of Madhya Pradesh state in central India. The city of Jabalpur is the administrative headquarters of the district.The area of the district is 10,160 km² with of population 2,167,469...
and travels a distance of 427 km, before merging with the Yamuna at Chilla village, near Fatehpur
Fatehpur, Fatehpur
Fatehpur is a city and a municipal board in Fatehpur district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India.-Geography:Fatehpur is located at . It has an average elevation of 110 metres...
in Uttar Pradesh at 25°46′N 80°31′E
Ken has an overall drainage basin
Drainage basin
A drainage basin is an extent or an area of land where surface water from rain and melting snow or ice converges to a single point, usually the exit of the basin, where the waters join another waterbody, such as a river, lake, reservoir, estuary, wetland, sea, or ocean...
of 28,058 km2, out of which 12,620 km2 belong to Sonar River its largest tributary, whose entire basin lies in Madhya Pradesh; and along its 427 kilometres (265.3 mi) course it receives water from its own tributaries such as Bawas, Dewar, Kaith and Baink on the left bank, and Kopra and Bearma of the right. Out of its total length of 427 kilometres (265.3 mi) it flows for 292 kilometres (181.4 mi) in Madhya Pradesh, 84 kilometres (52.2 mi) in Uttar Pradesh, and 51 kilometres (31.7 mi) forms the boundary between the two states.
Crossing the Bijawar-Panna hills
Bijawar-Panna Plateau
The Bijawar-Panna Plateau covers portions of Chhatarpur and Panna districts in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.Behind the Bijawar Hills in Sagar Division is the 25-30 km wide Bijawar-Panna Plateau...
, the Ken River cuts a 60 km long, and 150–180 m deep gorge. Several streams join the Ken in this gorge making waterfalls. The Ken valley separates the Rewa Plateau
Rewa Plateau
The Rewa Plateau covers a portion of Rewa district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.The Rewa Plateau lies between the Kaimur Range in the south and Vindhya Range or Binj Pahar in the north. To the north of the Binj Pahar are the alluvial plains known as Uprihar. The plateau covers the Huzur,...
from the Satna Plateau.
Tourist attraction
The Raneh Falls on the Ken river and Ken Ghariyal Sanctuary are tourist attractions.Gangau Dam has been constructed at the confluence of the Ken and Simri rivers. The Ken River passes through Panna National Park
Panna National Park
Panna National Park is a national park located in Panna and Chhatarpur districts of Madhya Pradesh in India. It has an area of about 543 square miles . The terrain in Panna National Park is undulating and heavily forested with many streams and waterfalls.Among the animals found here are the chital,...
.
The banks of the Ken River have quite a few castles which were used by the Rajputs of this region to fight against the Mughals. Nowadays some of these castles are occupied by dacoits and are a cause for worry for the local police. These castles are in such a state of ruin that the walls are difficult to see from below the hill they are built on and ruins of only key buildings still exist. Some of these castles make for a good trek.
It is famous for its rare Sajhar or Dendritic Agate stone. Banda city is located on banks of river Ken.