India Map - Rivers & States Explorer

About India

India, officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area, the most populous country (as of 2023), and the world's largest democracy.

India shares land borders with Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. In the Indian Ocean, India is near Sri Lanka and the Maldives.

1.4B+

Population

3.28M km²

Total Area

28

States

8

Union Territories

River Systems

India's river systems are broadly classified into two categories: Himalayan Rivers (perennial, fed by snow and rain) and Peninsular Rivers (rain-fed, seasonal).

H

Himalayan Rivers

Indus, Ganga, Brahmaputra

P

Peninsular Rivers

Godavari, Krishna, Kaveri, Narmada, Tapti, Mahanadi

How to Use This Map

1

Explore Map

Pan and zoom the map using mouse wheel or controls. Hover over states to see names, click for details.

2

View Rivers

Major rivers are shown in cyan. Hover for names, click for river information including length, origin, and tributaries.

3

Browse Lists

Use the States and Rivers tabs to browse complete lists with search. Click any item to highlight on the map.

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