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      • The Mahanadi River is a major river in East Central India. It drains an area of around 132,100 square kilometres (51,000 sq mi) and has a total length of 900 kilometres (560 mi). Mahanadi is also known for the Hirakud Dam which was the first major multipurpose river valley project after India's independence in 1947.
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  3. www.britannica.com › place › Mahanadi-RiverMahanadi River | Description, Map, & Facts | Britannica

    Mahanadi River, river in central India, rising in the hills of southeastern Chhattisgarh state. The Mahanadi (“Great River”) follows a total course of 560 miles (900 km) and has an estimated drainage area of 51,000 square miles (132,100 square km).

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      In Mahanadi River. At Sambalpur the Hirakud Dam on the river...

  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › MahanadiMahanadi - Wikipedia

    The Mahanadi River is a major river in East Central India. It drains an area of around 132,100 square kilometres (51,000 sq mi) and has a total length of 900 kilometres (560 mi). Mahanadi is also known for the Hirakud Dam [1] which was the first major

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  6. vajiramandravi.com › upsc-daily-current-affairsKey Facts about Mahanadi River - Vajiram & Ravi

    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.

  7. www.nextias.com › blog › mahanadi-river-systemMahanadi River System: Origin, Course & Tributaries - Next IAS

    Jul 24, 2024 · The Mahanadi River System is a major river system in East-Central India, originating from the highlands of Chhattisgarh and flowing through Odisha before emptying into the Bay of Bengal.

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  9. gkbooks.in › mahanadi-river-systemMahanadi River System: Tributary, Dams, Project And Facts

    Aug 1, 2023 · The Mahanadi River is known for its high silt-depositing activity in the Indian subcontinent. After receiving the Seonath River, it turns east and enters Odisha state. At Sambalpur, the Hirakud Dam dames the river, creating a 55 km long man-made lake.

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  10. www.mapsofindia.com › maps › riversMahanadi River - Maps of India

    Mar 13, 2020 · Mahanadi is one of the important Rivers of India. The river lies in east central India. The length of the river is 559 miles or 900 km. The river has a catchment basin of approximately...

  11. www.geeksforgeeks.org › mahanadi-river-originMahanadi River : Origin, Basin, Tributaries & Important Facts

    Apr 9, 2024 · Mahanadi River: In a peninsular country like India, several rivers are flowing across regions to converge on the seas on the east and west, and the Mahanadi River is one of them. It travels through central and eastern India between its sources from Chhattisgarh to its endpoint in the Bay of Bengal.