Pranhita River

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{{Short description|River in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2019}}
{{More citations needed|date=August 2017}}
{{Infobox river
| name= pranahita
| name_native = प्राणहिता - ప్రాణహిత
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| subdivision_type1 = Country
| subdivision_name1 = [[India]]
| subdivision_type2 = State
| subdivision_name2 = [[Maharashtra]], [[Telangana]]
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| subdivision_type4 = District
| subdivision_name4 = [[Gadchiroli]], [[Adilabad]]
| subdivision_type5 = City
| subdivision_name5 = [[Sirpur (T)|Sirpur]]

| length = {{convert|113|km|mi|abbr=on}}
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| source1 = Confluence of [[Wardha River|Wardha]] and [[Wainganga]]
| source1_location = Koutala,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/villagers-near-pranahita-project-the-least-informed/article6754029.ece|title=Villagers near Pranahita project the least informed|website=Thehindu.com|access-date=20 August 2017}}</ref> [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]
| source1_coordinates= {{coord|19|35|24|N|79|47|59|E|display=inline}}
| source1_elevation = {{convert|146|m|abbr=on}}
| mouth = [[Godavari River]]
| mouth_location = [[Kaleshwaram]], [[Telangana]]
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| mouth_elevation = {{convert|107|m|abbr=on}}
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| basin_size = {{convert|109078|km2|abbr=on}}
| tributaries_left = Dina River<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gadchiroli.gov.in/enmrivgad9.htm|title=District Gadchiroli - Rivers & Dams|website=Gadchiroli.gov.in|access-date=20 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170820161117/http://gadchiroli.gov.in/enmrivgad9.htm|archive-date=20 August 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>
| tributaries_right = Nagulvagu River, Peddawagu River<ref>{{cite web |url=http://adilabad.nic.in/hills.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=2015-10-12 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151022184820/http://adilabad.nic.in/hills.html |archive-date=2015-10-22 }}</ref>
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The '''Pranhita River''' is the largest tributary of [[Godavari River]] covering about 34%<ref>{{cite web
| title = Integrated Hydrological Databook (Non-Classified River Basins)
| date = March 2012
| publisher = Central Water Commission
| url = http://www.cwc.nic.in/main/webpages/hba.pdf
| access-date = 2015-10-12
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160304192920/http://www.cwc.nic.in/main/webpages/hba.pdf
| archive-date = 4 March 2016
| url-status = dead
}}</ref> of its drainage basin conveying the combined waters of the [[Penganga River]], the [[Wardha River]], and the [[Wainganga River]]. 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 Range]]s. It flows along the border of [[Gadchiroli district]] in [[Maharashtra]] and [[Adilabad district]] in [[Telangana]]. The Pranhita sub-basin is the seventh largest in India,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://india-wris.nrsc.gov.in/wrpinfo/index.php?title=Basins |title=Archived copy |access-date=2015-10-12 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923002429/http://www.india-wris.nrsc.gov.in/wrpinfo/index.php?title=Basins |archive-date=2015-09-23 }}</ref> measuring about 109,078 km2, making it larger than the individual basins of significant rivers such as the [[Narmada River]] and [[Kaveri]].{{citation needed|date=March 2020}}

==Origin==
[[File:Wardha river at Pulgaon.jpg|thumbnail|middle| Wardha river at Pulgaon]]
[[File:Old_Bridge_on_Wainganga_River_in_Bhandara_City-_2014-06-18_13-50.jpeg|thumbnail|middle|Wainganga River in Bhandara City]]

The Pranhita River begins at the confluence of two extensive rivers: the [[Wardha River|Wardha]] (catchment area: 46,237 km2) and the [[Wainganga River|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 [[Kaleshwaram|Kaleswaram]].

==Dams==
The Pranhita River currently does not have any dams built on it. However, a water project to construct a barrage is currently underway. This project, the [[Kaleshwaram lift irrigation project]], has an estimated cost of Rs.38,500 crore and is a project the Indian state of [[Telangana]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/submergence-irrigation-issues-continue-to-dog-pranahita-project/article7252445.ece|title=Submergence, irrigation issues continue to dog Pranahita project|website=Thehindu.com|access-date=20 August 2017}}</ref>

==Uses==
The River is used for water transport between [[Sironcha]] and [[Kaleshwaram|Kaleswaram]]. It is also one of twelve rivers in the [[Pushkaram]], a festival in Hindu traditions.

==References==
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{{Hydrography of Madhya Pradesh}}
{{Hydrography of Maharashtra}}
{{Hydrography of Telangana}}
{{Godavari basin}}
{{Authority control}}

[[Category:Rivers of Maharashtra]]
[[Category:Tributaries of the Godavari River]]
[[Category:Rivers of India]]

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