Rivers have been considered very special for India since ancient times. The rivers flowing in India provide livelihood in some parts of the country.
The rivers flowing in India not only provide a livelihood to the Indian people but many rivers are also considered very important strategically. Some such rivers also flow which separate Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh borders from India.
In this article, we are going to tell you about those rivers of India, which separate Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh borders from India and at some places are also known as border lines.
Rivers to Divide India-Pak Border
There are many such rivers in India which pass through Himachal Pradesh towards Punjab and then towards Pakistan. It is said that Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi and Sutlej are such rivers of India, which pass through India to Pakistan.
But when it comes to which river separates the border of these two countries, it is said that the Indus River does. The Indus River is an ancient river of India and also acts as a life-giver. Ravi River also separates these two countries. Let us tell you that the Indus River is one of the largest rivers in the world.
Rivers to Divide India-Nepal Border
Perhaps you know, if not, then for your information, let us tell you that India and Nepal share about 1088.02 miles of land border with each other. Nepal shares borders with the Indian states of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Uttarakhand, and Sikkim.
If we talk about which river separates India and Nepal, then the name of that river is Kali River. According to the Sugauli Treaty, this river forms the international border between India's Lipu-Lekh Pass (Kalapani) and Nepal.
Apart from the Kali River, there is another river which forms the border between India and Nepal. The river we are referring to is known as Narayani in Nepal and Gandak River in India.
Rivers to Divide India-Bangladesh Border
Bangladesh is a neighbouring country of India with which India shares a border of about 4 thousand kilometres. Many rivers are flowing between these two countries which also separate them.
Whenever there is mention of the river separating the India-Bangladesh border, the name of Feni River is taken first. Feni River originates in South Tripura district and flows into Bangladesh. Apart from this, Ichamati River flows through India and Bangladesh and also forms the border line between the two countries. It is said that the Brahmaputra River also flows in India and Nepal.
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