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The Godavari is a major river of India that rises near Trimbakeshwar in Maharashtra and flows east across the Deccan Plateau before reaching the Bay of Bengal. Its basin extends through Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and Karnataka, with major tributaries including the Pranhita, Indravati, Manjira, and Sabari. It is associated with the name “Dakshin Ganga” and supports irrigation, reservoirs, agriculture, and religious activity.
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Where does the Godavari River begin and where does it end?
The river rises near Trimbakeshwar in Maharashtra's Western Ghats. It flows east for about 1,465 kilometers before reaching the Bay of Bengal through its delta.
Which states are included in the Godavari basin?
The basin extends across Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and parts of Karnataka. The river is widely known as Dakshina Ganga, meaning the Southern Ganges.
What are the main tributaries of the Godavari?
Important tributaries include the Pranhita, Indravati, Manjira, and Sabari. The Pranhita is generally described as the largest tributary by the area it drains.
How does the Godavari form its delta?
Near Rajamahendravaram and the Dhavaleshwaram Barrage, the river divides into distributaries before reaching the Bay of Bengal. This creates a broad agricultural and wetland delta in Andhra Pradesh.
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