Pranahita

Author:Laxman Burdak, IFS (R)

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Pranahita (प्रणहिता) is a tributory of Godavari River. Pranhita River is the largest tributary of Godavari River covering about 34%[4] of its drainage basin conveying the combined waters of the Penganga River, the Wardha River, and the Wainganga River.

Variants

• Pranahita River (प्रणहिता नदी) (AS, p.580)
• Pranhita/ Pranhita River (प्रणहिता नदी)
• Pranita प्रणिता = Pranahita प्रणहिता (AS, p.580)

Origin

The Pranhita 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 Kouthala (near Sirpur (T)). Right at the onset, the river enjoys a wide river bed.

Course

The Pranhita River follows a short course of 113 kilometers, 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.

By virtue of its extensive network of tributaries, the river drains all of Vidarbha region in Maharashtra, 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.

प्रणहिता नदी

विजयेन्द्र कुमार माथुर ने लेख किया है .....प्रणहिता नदी (AS, p.580) गोदावरी नदी की सहायक नदी है.यह वेनगंगा, वरदा और पेनगंगा की संयुक्त धारा से मिलकर बनी है.

References

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