The Chenab (Chandrabhaga)
Course
- Formed at Tandi in Lahaul and Spiti (Himachal Pradesh) by the Chandra and Bhaga rivers, and hence called Chandrabhaga.
- Enters J&K in Kishtwar (the Paddar valley), flows north-west, then south-west through Kishtwar, Doda, Ramban, Reasi and Akhnoor (Jammu), and then enters Pakistan at Marala.
- Total length about 960 km and a large catchment: it carries the largest volume of all J&K rivers.
- It flows through deep gorges and is the main hydropower river of the Union Territory.
Tributaries
- Marusudar (from Warwan, Kishtwar), Bichleri, Sewa, Neeru, Ans, Lidrari and Tawi (which joins in Pakistan).
- Marusudar is the largest tributary within J&K. Pakal Dul hydro project is on it.
Projects on the Chenab
| Project | Capacity (MW) | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Dulhasti | 390 | Kishtwar |
| Pakal Dul | 1,000 | Kishtwar (on the Marusudar; under construction) |
| Kiru | 624 | Kishtwar (under construction) |
| Kwar | 540 | Kishtwar (under construction) |
| Ratle | 850 | Doda (under construction) |
| Baglihar | 900 | Ramban |
| Salal | 690 | Reasi |
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