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Pranhita
The Pranahita River is the largest tributary of Godavari River covering about 34% of its drainage basin conveying the combined waters of the Penganga River, the Wardha River, and the Wainganga River. By virtue of its extensive network of tributaries, the river drains a large part of Vidarbha region in Maharashtra, as well as the southern slopes of the Satpura Range in southeast Madhya Pradesh. It flows along the border of Gadchiroli district in Maharashtra and Komaram Bheem Asifabad district in Telangana. The Pranahita sub-basin is the seventh largest in India, measuring about 109,078 km2, making it larger than the individual basins of significant rivers such as the Narmada River and Kaveri. Origin The Pranahita River begins at the confluence of two 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 Tumdi Hettty, Ko ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Godavari River
The Godavari (, Help:IPA/Sanskrit, [ɡod̪aːʋəɾiː]) is India's second longest river after the Ganges River, Ganga River and drains the third largest Drainage basin, basin in India, covering about 10% of India's total geographical area. Its River source, source is in Trimbakeshwar Range, Trimbakeshwar, Nashik, Maharashtra. It flows east for , draining the states of Maharashtra (48.6%), Telangana (18.8%), Andhra Pradesh (4.5%), Chhattisgarh (10.9%) and Odisha (5.7%). The river ultimately empties into the Bay of Bengal through an extensive network of distributaries. Its drainage basin is one of the largest in the Indian subcontinent, with only the Ganga and Indus rivers having a larger drainage basin. In terms of length, catchment area and discharge, the Godavari is the largest in peninsular India, and had been dubbed as the Dakshina Ganga (Southern Ganges). The river has been revered in Hindu texts, Hindu scriptures for many millennia and continues to harbour and nourish a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gadchiroli District
Gadchiroli district (Marathi pronunciation: Help:IPA/Marathi, [ɡəɖt͡ʃiɾoliː]) is an administrative Districts of Maharashtra, district in Maharashtra, India. The city of Gadchiroli is the administrative headquarters of the district. Officer Members of Parliament *Namdeo Kirsan (Indian National Congress, INC) Guardian Minister List of Guardian Minister District Magistrate/Collector list of District Magistrate / Collector Extent and history Maharashtra tapers in the east, where this district forms the south-east corner. The district is bordered by Gondia district to the north, Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki district, Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki, Kanker district, Kanker, Narayanpur district, Narayanpur and Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh, Bijapur districts of Chhattisgarh to the east, Jayashankar Bhupalpally district, Jayashankar Bhupalpally district of Telangana to the south, and Mancherial district, Mancherial and Komaram Bheem district, Komaram Bheem districts ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wardha River
The Wardha River, also known as the Varada River, is a major river in Vidarbha, Maharashtra, which originates in the Satpura Range and flows into the Wain ganga river to form the Pranhita river which finally joins the Godavari river. Origin The Wardha river originates at an altitude of in the Satpura Range near Khairwani village in Multai tehsil, Betul District, Madhya Pradesh. Course From its origin, it flows for in Madhya Pradesh and then enters into Maharashtra. After travelling for another , it joins the Wainganga, forming the Pranahita, which ultimately flows into the Godavari River.The river has developed extensive floodplains characterized by sweeping graceful meanders, low alluvial flats, and slip-off slopes. Tributaries The Kar, Wena, Jam, and Erai are its left-bank tributaries, while the Madu, Bembala, and Penganga are its right-bank tributaries. The Bembla, is also an important tributary of River Wardha. Dams The Upper Wardha Dam is located ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pushkaram
Pushkaram is an Indian festival dedicated to worshiping of rivers. It is also known as ''Pushkaralu'' (in Telugu), ''Pushkara'' (in Kannada) or ''Pushkar''. It is celebrated at shrines along the banks of 12 major sacred rivers in India, in the form of ancestor worship, spiritual discourses, devotional music and cultural programmes. The celebration happens annually, once in 12 years along each river. Each river is associated with a zodiac sign, and the river for each year's festival is based on which sign Jupiter is in at the time. Due to regional variations, some of the zodiac signs are associated with multiple rivers. Tradition According to a legend mentioned in astrology treatises such as '' Jataka Parijata'' (1426), a Brahmin was granted a boon from Shiva after severe penance. The boon was that he would be able to live in water and purify the holy rivers. The Brahmin came to be known as ''Pushkara'' ("the one who nourishes"). On a request from Bṛhaspati (Jupiter), he deci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sironcha
Sironcha is a town and municipal council in Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra state in India. It connected with NH-63. Sironcha also spelled as Sirivancha is a important Telugu language center from ages. Sironcha was the center for Telugu learning and numerous telugu language scholars used to reside here. Telugu is the primary language spoken here spoken by town and nearby villages. History In 1892 the Rev. CB Ward a missionary on his way to Jagdalpur on horseback, stopped at Sironcha village, as his horse was limping due to a horseshoe. Meanwhile the other two Missionaries surveyed the town of Sironcha for setting up the Missionary work in the year 1893 Rev. CB Ward and the Indian Missionaries started Missionary work at Sironcha village, later Sironcha was become a key location for the East India Company from Nizam perspective, it was the Southern tehsil of Chanda District, Central Provinces. In 1901, Sironcha tehsil area was , and its population was 51,148. The transfer of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Komaram Bheem Asifabad District
Kumuram Bheem Asifabad district is a district in the Indian state of Telangana. The town of Asifabad is its district headquarters and kagaznagar as its largest town. It is named after Gond tribal leader Kumuram Bheem. It was earlier part of Adilabad district and it became a new district in 2016. The district share boundaries with Adilabad, Nirmal, Mancherial districts and with the state boundary of Maharashtra. It is the second most backward district in India, according to the 2018 NITI Aayog ranking. History The predominantly tribal region around the town of Asifabad was ruled by many dynasties like the Kakatiyas, Mauryas, Satavahanas, Chalukyas, Qutub Shahis ,Asaf Jahis and Gonds. In the early 20th century, the district was known as ''Jangam'' and Asifabad served as its headquarters. In 1905, the district was merged into the neighbouring Adilabad district. In 1913, Asifabad was made as headquarters of the district prior to the status being lost to Adilabad town in 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sirpur (T)
Sirpur (T) is a town and a mandal in Komaram Bheem district of the Indian state of Telangana. History Sirpur, formerly known as Suryapuram, was ruled by the Gond King, Ballala. The Gond King, Bhim Ballal Sing built Sirpur Fort in 9th century AD. The modern town grew around the fort. In 1724 AD, Nizam-e-Mulk defeated Mubariz Khan and took possession of the Deccan and began to rule. In 1773, Madhoji Bhonsle entered into an agreement with Nizam Ali Khan, Nizam of Hyderabad by which he agreed to cede Manikgarh (Rajura of Chandrapur) with surrounding territories south of Penganga to the Nizam, in return for the forts of Gavilgarh and Narnala of Amaravati district - Berar. As a result of Third Anglo-Maratha War between the British and Raghoji II Bhonsle, the latter ceded the territory of Berar to British who, in turn, passed it on to Nizam under treaty and obligation for cooperation in war. The area was initially a sub-district called Sirpur-Tandur carved out in 1872 and c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project
The Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP) is a multi-purpose irrigation project on the Godavari River in Kaleshwaram, Bhupalpally, Telangana, India. Currently the world's largest multi-stage lift irrigation project, its farthest upstream influence is at the confluence of the Pranahita and Godavari rivers. The Pranahita River is itself a confluence of various smaller tributaries including the Wardha, Painganga, and Wainganga rivers which combine to form the seventh-largest drainage basin on the subcontinent, with an estimated annual discharge of more than or 280 TMC. It remains untapped as its course is principally through dense forests and other ecologically sensitive zones such as wildlife sanctuaries. The Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project is divided into 7 links and 28 packages spanning a distance of approximately through 13 districts and utilizing a canal network of more than . The project aims to produce a total of 240 TMC (195 from Medigadda Barrage, 20 f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Penganga River
The Painganga River (also known as the Penganga River) is the chief river of the Buldhana district, Hingoli district, Nanded district, Yavatmal district, Chandrapur district and Washim district in the Maharashtra state in India. It flows along the southeast boundaries of the district in a winding, meandering course. It is deeply entrenched and difficult to navigate. It rises in the Ajantha range and is a major tributary of the Wardha River, the other major river in the district. It is also divided Marathwada and Vidarbha near Umarkhed and Himayatnagar. There is a small railway station named after the river in the Washim district. River course The total length of the river is . The Painganga River originates Near Madh in the Ajantha ranges in Buldhana districtin Maharashtra. It then flows through Buldhana district and Washim district. It flows through Risod Tehsil of Washim where it gets Kas river as the tributary near Shelgaon Rajgure village and then flows through the bor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
India
India, officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the List of countries and dependencies by area, seventh-largest country by area; the List of countries by population (United Nations), most populous country since 2023; and, since its independence in 1947, the world's most populous democracy. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the southwest, and the Bay of Bengal on the southeast, it shares land borders with Pakistan to the west; China, Nepal, and Bhutan to the north; and Bangladesh and Myanmar to the east. In the Indian Ocean, India is near Sri Lanka and the Maldives; its Andaman and Nicobar Islands share a maritime border with Thailand, Myanmar, and Indonesia. Modern humans arrived on the Indian subcontinent from Africa no later than 55,000 years ago., "Y-Chromosome and Mt-DNA data support the colonization of South Asia by modern humans originating in Africa. ... Coalescence dates for most non-European populations averag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deccan Plateau
The Deccan is a plateau extending over an area of and occupies the majority of the Indian peninsula. It stretches from the Satpura Range, Satpura and Vindhya Ranges in the north to the northern fringes of Tamil Nadu in the south. It is bound by the mountain ranges of the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats on the sides, which separate the region from the Western Coastal Plains, Western and Eastern Coastal Plains respectively. It covers most of the Indian States of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh excluding the coastal regions, and minor portions of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The plateau is marked by rocky terrain with an average elevation of about . It is subdivided into Maharashtra Plateau, Karnataka Plateau, and Rayalaseema & Telangana Plateau. The Deccan Traps in the north west were formed by multiple layers of igneous rocks laid down by basaltic lava flows following a massive volcanic eruption that occurred during the end of the Cretaceous period (66 Millio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
