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    The river flows through the states of Chhattisgarh and Odisha, before finally ending in the Bay of Bengal. Etymology. The word Mahanadi is a compound of the Sanskrit words maha ("great") and nadi ("river"). [3] In different era. anaknandini. Dvapara Yuga – Chitrotpala (Similar name in Matsya Purana)

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

    Jul 24, 2024 · Origin of Mahanadi River. The Mahanadi River originates from the highlands of the Dandakaranya region in Chhattisgarh, India. Its source is located at about 442 meters (1,450 feet) near the village of Pharsiya in the Raipur district.

  7. www.ncesc.com › where-did-mahanadi-originateWhere did Mahanadi originate? - Geographic Pedia - NCESC

    Jun 25, 2024 · The Mahanadi River originates from a pool located 6 km from Farsiya village in the Dhamtari district of Chhattisgarh. It is surrounded by the natural beauty of the Eastern Ghats. The Sacred Ganga of Chhattisgarh. In the region of Chhattisgarh and Odisha, the Mahanadi River is often referred to as the holy Ganga.

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

    Apr 9, 2024 · It travels through central and eastern India between its sources from Chhattisgarh to its endpoint in the Bay of Bengal. In this article, we will look into the origin, basin, tributaries, and initiatives of the Mahanadi River in detail. Let’s start. Table of Content. Mahanadi River Overview. Origin of Mahanadi. Mahanadi River Basin.

  9. www.adda247.com › upsc-exam › mahanadi-river-systemMahanadi River System: Origin, Map, Tributaries and Importance

    Jul 26, 2024 · Mahanadi river system mainly originates from Chhattisgarh and falls into the Bay of Bengal through Orissa. Mahanadi river system flows in East-Central India or Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Orissa states. This river plays an important role from the point of view of GS 1 and GS 2 of UPSC.

  10. indiawris.gov.in › wiki › dokumahanadi - INDIA WRIS WIKI

    The Mahanadi is one of the major rivers of the country and among the peninsular rivers, in water potential and flood producing capacity, it ranks second to the Godavari. It originates from a pool, 6 km from Farsiya village of Dhamtari district of Chhattisgarh. The total length of the river from origin to its outfall into the Bay of Bengal is ...