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      • Mahanadi is the main river of Odisha and Chhattisgarh and some small parts of it also flow in Jharkhand, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. This river is known for its vast catchment area and plays an important role in agriculture, irrigation and power generation.
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      Mahanadi River System: Origin, Map, Tributaries and Importance

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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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  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

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

    Jul 24, 2024 · The Mahanadi is known for being one of the most active silt-depositing streams in the Indian subcontinent. After receiving the Seonath River, it turns east and enters Odisha state. At Sambalpur, the Hirakud Dam, one of the largest dams in India, has created a man-made lake 35 miles (55 km) long.

  6. 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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  7. 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...

  8. www.gktoday.in › mahanadi-river-and-its-tributariesMahanadi River and its Tributaries - GKToday

    Apr 3, 2016 · Mahanadi valley is best known for its fertile soil and flourishing agriculture. Before the Hirakud dam was built, the river carried a huge amount of silt and its delta had one of the highest yield per acre in the whole of India.

  9. 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.