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The Bhima River is a major tributary of the Krishna River in India. It rises in the Bhimashankar hills of the Western Ghats in Maharashtra and flows southeast through Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Telangana before joining the Krishna near the Karnataka-Telangana border. The river drains a large basin that includes densely settled agricultural areas. Dams and barrages along its course are used for irrigation and water storage, including the Ujjani reservoir in Maharashtra.
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Where does the Bhima River begin, and which river does it join?
The Bhima rises near Bhimashankar in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra. It flows southeast and eventually joins the Krishna River near the Raichur region of Karnataka. [Maharashtra Encyclopedia](https://vishwakosh.marathi.gov.in/28146/)
How long is the Bhima River?
The Bhima is commonly described as approximately 867 kilometers long. Its main course runs through Maharashtra and Karnataka, while its wider basin connects to the larger Krishna River system. [Maharashtra Encyclopedia](https://vishwakosh.marathi.gov.in/28146/)
Why is the Bhima called Chandrabhaga at Pandharpur?
At Pandharpur, the river bends into a crescent-like shape, which is why it is known locally as Chandrabhaga. Pandharpur is also an important pilgrimage center associated with the Vithoba temple. [Maharashtra Encyclopedia](https://vishwakosh.marathi.gov.in/28146/)
What are important dams or tributaries on the Bhima River?
The Ujjani Dam is a major irrigation project on the Bhima in Maharashtra. Important tributaries include the Mula-Mutha, Indrayani, Nira, Ghod, Man, and Sina rivers. [Maharashtra Encyclopedia](https://vishwakosh.marathi.gov.in/28146/)
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