Mahanadi: River

Mahanadi River, meaning “Great River,” is one of the most significant east-flowing rivers in India. It is the largest river in Odisha and the third-largest peninsular river after the Godavari and Krishna. The Mahanadi River is a major river in East Central India. It drains an area of around 132,100 square kilometres (51,000 sq mi) and has a total length of 900 kilometres (560 mi). Odisha and Chhattisgarh have now expressed willingness to resolve the Mahanadi water dispute amicably between themselves. It is divided into three sub-basins: Upper Mahanadi , Middle Mahanadi , and Lower Mahanadi . The upper basin, resembling a saucer shape, is predominantly located in Chhattisgarh.