Mahanadi River Tributaries
Mahanadi River has seven tributaries that join at both left and right bank of the river at different places. We will discuss these rivers in detail.
Tributaries on the Left Side
- Seonath: It originates from a hilly region near Kotagal at an elevation of 533 meters above sea level and travels 383 km to join Mahanadi near Khargand.
- Hasdeo: It rises about 915 meters near Sonhat in Chhattisgarh and merges with the Mahanadi River at Mahuadih after flowing 333 km.
- Mand: Begins its journey near Sarguja at a height of 686 meters and meets the Mahanadi near Chandrapur after completing 241 km.
- Ib: It is located in the hills of the Raigarh district at 762 meters above sea level and travels 251 km.
Tributaries on the Right Side
- Ong: It originates in the hills of Gandhamardan ranges at an elevation of 457 meters
- Tel: It sources from the plains of Koraput in Orissa and meets Mahanadi after travelling 296 km.
- Jonk: The source of this river is at the Sonbeda plateau in the Nuapada district of Orissa, which flows 182 km before joining the Mahanadi River.
Mahanadi River : Origin, Basin, Tributaries & Important Facts
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.
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
- Mahanadi River Tributaries
- Urban Centers and Industries Around Mahanadi River
- Mahanadi River: The Important Facts
- Large-Scale Initiatives on the Mahanadi River