➤ It originates from Mapchachungo glacier in Tibetan Plateau near lake Mansarovar in Nepal. It is also known as ‘Sharda river’.
➤ The total length of this river is 1080 km out of which it flows for only 83 km in Bihar.
➤ It is the second largest tributary of Ganga after the Yamuna river.
➤ It enters into Bihar state near Guthani of Siwan district and joins the river Ganga at Revelganj, Saran district. It joins river Ganga from North-West direction in Chhapra.
➤ Important tributaries of Ghaghara river are Choti Gandak, Khauna, Jharhi, Daha, Tel and Sondi rivers.