Pranahita River
| Pranhita (प्राणहिता - ప్రాణహిత) | |
| River | |
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| States | Maharashtra, Telangana |
| Districts | Gadchiroli, Adilabad |
| Tributaries | |
| - left | Dina River |
| - right | Nagulvagu River, Peddawagu River |
| City | Sirpur |
| Source | Confluence of Wardha and Wainganga |
| - location | Koutala, Maharashtra, India |
| - elevation | 146 m (479 ft) |
| - coordinates | 19°35′24″N 79°47′59″E / 19.59000°N 79.79972°E |
| Mouth | Godavari River |
| - location | Kaleshwaram, Telangana |
| - elevation | 107 m (351 ft) |
| - coordinates | 18°49′30″N 79°54′36″E / 18.82500°N 79.91000°ECoordinates: 18°49′30″N 79°54′36″E / 18.82500°N 79.91000°E |
| Length | 113 km (70 mi) |
| Basin | 109,078 km2 (42,115 sq mi) |
Pranhita is the largest tributary of Godavari River covering about 34% of its drainage basin conveying the combined waters of the Penganga River, Wardha River and Wainganga River.By virtue of its extensive network of tributaries, the river drains all of Vidharba region as well as the southern slopes of the Satpura Ranges. It flows along the border of Gadchiroli district in Maharashtra and Adilabad district in Telangana. The Pranhita sub-basin is the 7th largest in India, measuring about 1,09,078 km2 making it larger than the individual basins of significant rivers like the Narmada and Cauvery.
The Pranhita begins at the confluence of 2 extensive rivers - the Wardha (catchment area: 46,237 km2) and the Wainganga (catchment area:49,677 km2).This junction lies on the border between the states of Maharashtra and Telangana near Kouthala(near Sirpur kagaznagar). Right at the onset, the river enjoys a wide river bed.
The river follows a short course of 113 km strictly adhering to the boundary between Gadchiroli district in Maharashtra and Adilabad district in Telangana.The direction of flow is southward unlike most rivers of the Deccan Plateau. Along its course the river is flanked by thick forests and harbors a rich biodiversity of flora and fauna. After completing its short journey the river empties itself into the Godavari River at Kaleswaram.
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