Gomti
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Overview
The Gomti is a plains-fed left-bank tributary of the Ganga in Uttar Pradesh. Lucknow stands on it. The other left-bank tributaries include the Ramganga, Ghaghara, Gandak and Kosi.
It rises from Gomat Taal near Pilibhit and is fed mainly by rain and groundwater rather than glaciers.
Lucknow and Jaunpur lie on its banks, and it joins the Ganga near Ghazipur.
Pollution from urban sewage, especially in Lucknow, makes it a frequent example of river-cleaning challenges.
The river meanders across the plain.
It is about 900 km long.
It is fed by groundwater and rain.
Lucknow's riverfront project has been controversial.
Geography and key facts
- Left-bank Ganga tributary
- Plains-fed
- Lucknow on its banks
- Rises near Pilibhit
- Lucknow, Jaunpur
- Joins Ganga near Ghazipur
Why it matters for UPSC
Ordering the left-bank Ganga tributaries is a recurring map exercise.
Note for UPSC
A plains-fed Ganga tributary on which Lucknow stands.
Prelims asks about tributaries, the states a river flows through, its basin and the projects on it, so trace the course on the map.
Asked in PYQs
No question in our Prelims bank names Gomti yet.
Key facts
- Type
- River
- State / UT
- Uttar Pradesh
- River system
- Himalayan
- Basin
- Ganga
- Extent on map
- 25.5°–28.4°N, 80.1°–83.2°E
From the Map Explorer data; positions are for orientation.