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  1. Aug 18, 2022 · The Mahanadi River system is the third largest of peninsular India after Godavari and Krishna, and the largest river of Odisha state. The catchment area of the river extends to Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Jharkhand and Maharashtra.

  2. Aug 26, 2023 · About Mahanadi River: It is one of the major east-flowing peninsular rivers in India. Origin: The river originates from the Sihawa range of hills in the Dhamtari district of Chhattisgarh state.

  3. Jan 15, 2024 · About Mahanadi River Basin. It is the 8th largest river basin in the country, with a total catchment area of 139681.51 sq. km, which is nearly 4.28% of the total geographical area of the country. The catchment area of the basin extends over major parts of Chhattisgarh and Odisha and comparatively smaller portions of Jharkhand, Maharashtra, and ...

  4. Feb 14, 2021 · The Mahanadi River system is the third largest of peninsular India and the largest river of Odisha state. The word Mahanadi is a compound of the two Sanskrit words maha which means”great” and nadi which means”river”.

  5. Apr 27, 2023 · Odisha has complained to the Ministry of Jal Shakti under the Inter-State River Water Disputes (ISRWD) Act 1956 accusing Chhattisgarh of misleading the Mahanadi Water Disputes Tribunal (MWDT) by releasing water in Mahanadi river in the Non-Monsoon Season.

  6. May 26, 2021 · The Mahanadi river originates at a height of 422 meters above mean sea level near to Pharsiya village, Nagri town in Raipur district of Chhattisgarh. Mahanadi river of peninsular India is one of the major inter-state east flowing rivers.

  7. About: The Mahanadi River system is the third largest of peninsular India after Godavari and Krishna, and the largest river of Odisha state. The catchment area of the river extends to Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Jharkhand and Maharashtra.

  8. MAHANADI RIVER SYSTEM Originates in Chhattisgarh, south of Amarkantak. Basin states: Chhattisgarh and Odisha and comparatively smaller portions of Jharkhand, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, draining an area of 1,41,589 Sq.km.

  9. Jan 20, 2016 · The Mahanadi is one of the major rivers of the peninsular rivers, in water potential and flood producing capacity, it ranks second to the Godavari. Other small streams between the Mahanadi and the Rushikulya draining directly into the Chilka Lake also forms the part of the basin.

  10. Feb 2, 2024 · Discover the Mahanadi River, its tributaries, and prominent dams. Explore the map and gain comprehensive knowledge for UPSC preparation.