Which is the sub river of Mahanadi?
Mahanadi rises from Raipur district of Chhatisgarh and flows for about 851 km before its outfall into the Bay of Bengal. Its main tributaries are the Seonath, the Jonk, the Hasdeo, the Mand, the ib, the Ong and the Tel.
What is the longest sub river of Mahanadi?
The Seonath
The Seonath is the longest tributary of Mahanadi which rises in the midst of numerous small groups of hills in Rajnandgaon district of Chhattisgarh. It drains an area of about 30761 sq. km which is nearly 25% of the Mahanadi basin.
Which is the famous river project in Mahanadi?
The Ravishankar Sagar project (RSP) dam was constructed in 1978 on the Mahanadi River , at 20° 38′ N, 81° 34′ E. RSP is about 92 km south of the city of Raipur ….Hirakud Dam.
| Elevation at FRL | 192.024 m |
|---|---|
| Length of the masonry dam | 1,248 m |
| Number of sluices | 64 |
| Number of crest gates | 34 |
| Crest level of spillway dam | 185.928 m |
What is the old name of Mahanadi?
The word Mahanadi is a compound of the Sanskrit words maha (“great”) and nadi (“river”). In different era, this river was known by several names, such as: Ancient era – Kanaknandini. Dvapara Yuga – Chitrotpala (Similar name in Matsya Purana)
Why is Mahanadi river famous?
Importance of Mahanadi River Mahanadi valley is best known for its fertile soil and flourishing agriculture. Before the Hirakud dam was built, the river carried a huge amount of silt and its delta had one of the highest yield per acre in the whole of India.
Which river is called sorrow of Orissa?
Mahanadi river
Mahanadi river is termed as the “Sorrow of Odisha”. It has been given this name for causing devastating floods.
What is the birthplace of Mahanadi?
SihawaMahanadi River / Source
Which river is known as Gupta Ganga of Odisha?
The Baitarani
The Baitarani is known here by the name Guptaganga or the Gupta Baitarani, in Gonasika of Keonjhar district in Odisha state of India at an elevation of 900 metres (3,000 ft) above sea level.