Feature

Details

Location

Maharashtra, India

Tributary Of

Bhima River (which is a tributary of Krishna River)

Origin

Kurvande village, near Lonavala, in the Sahyadri Mountains

Flow Direction

Eastward, mostly north of Pune

Length

Approx. 103.5 km

Confluence

Merges with the Bhima River

Religious Significance

Flows through Alandi (Samadhi of Sant Dnyaneshwar) and Dehu (Birthplace of Sant Tukaram)

Economic Importance

Supports irrigation, agriculture, and hydroelectric power generation

Key Hydroelectric Project

Valvan Dam at Kamshet

Environmental Concerns

Pollution, industrial discharge, and toxic foam formation

Feature

Details

Location

Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana (India)

Also Known As

Chandrabagha River

Tributary Of

Krishna River

Origin

Bhimashankar Hills, near Karjat in the Western Ghats, Maharashtra

Flow Direction

Southeast, through Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Telangana

Length

861 km

Confluence

Merges into the Krishna River at Kadlur (Raichur, Karnataka)

Geographical Boundaries

Western Ghats (West), Balaghat Range (North), Mahadeo Hills (South)

Basin Size

48,631 sq. km (75% in Maharashtra)

Major Tributaries

Sina, Nira Rivers

Religious Significance

Pandharpur, a major pilgrimage site dedicated to Lord Vitthal, is located on its right bank

PRACTICE QUESTION

Q.Consider the following statements about the Bhima River:

1. The Bhima River originates from the Bhimashankar Hills in Maharashtra.
2. It is a major tributary of the Godavari River.
3. Pandharpur, a significant pilgrimage site, is located on its banks.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2, and 3 

Answer: (b)

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: The Bhima River originates from the Bhimashankar Hills in the Western Ghats, near Karjat, Maharashtra.

Statement 2 is incorrect: The Bhima River is not a tributary of the Godavari River; instead, it is a major tributary of the Krishna River.

Statement 3 is correct: Pandharpur, a highly revered pilgrimage center, especially for followers of Lord Vitthal, is located on the right bank of the Bhima River