Mahanadi River | Rivers in Odisha

About Mahanadi River:

The Mahanadi River flows through the states of Chhattisgarh and Odisha and it is 858 kilometers long. It is a major river in eastern central India. This river is made up of several hilly rivers and is situated at the top of the hill of Dhmatri district. These are the expanses of the Eastern Ghats of the hills and many other streams emerge from the source and in the Mahanadi. Then the Mahanadi river flows and meets zonk and Hasdeo rivers and reaches Odisha. Near the Sambalpur of Odisha, the world's largest dam Hirakud dam blocks its water, Lamdangi and Chandili spreads between Dungari hills.

Location information Mahanadi River :

  • It is located Sihawa, Dhamtari, Dandakaranya, Chhattisgarh, India, 493778.

 

 


Climate/Weather in Pati Mahanadi River :

Summer - March to May
  • Average Minimum Temperature - 36° C
  • Average Minimum Temperature - 24° C
  • Average Precipitation - 40 mm
  • Monsoon - June to October
  • Average Minimum Temperature - 32° C
  • Average Minimum Temperature - 25° C
  • Average Precipitation - 220 mm
  • Summer - March to May
  • Average Minimum Temperature - 28° C
  • Average Minimum Temperature - 17° C
  • Average Precipitation - 23 mm
  • Importance of Mahanadi River :

    • Mahanadi Valley is the most famous for its rich agriculture and the soil here is very fertile. Nowadays agriculture mainly relies on different canals from the river. Here mainly crops like rice, oilseeds and sugarcane.
    • This river was notorious for its devastating flood, but the Hirakud dam has been constructed here, then situation here has changed.

     

    Languages in Mahanadi River :

    • Chhattisgarhi
    • Odia
    • Hindi
    • English
    • Bengali

    Interesting things to do Mahanadi River :

    Interesting things to visits near Mahanadi River :

    How to reach Mahanadi River ?

    Flight - Nearest airport is Swami Vivekananda Airport, Chhattisgarh.
    Railways - Nearest railway station is Dhamtari railway station, Chhattisgarh.
    Bus - Nearest bus stand is Dhamtari Road Dhamtari Rd; Korra; Chhattisgarh.
    Other Ways - Taxi and Vehicles available.

    Nearest Visiting places from Mahanadi River :

    • Gangrel Dam - It is located near Mahanadi River, Dhamtari, India and this is one of the biggest dams of Chhattisgarh. This dam supplies water to Raipur, Bhilai and other cities.
    • Madamsilli Dam - This Dam is situated Dhamtari, Odisha. It is one of the oldest dam of chhattisgarh. It was developed around 70-80 years ago.
    • Dudhawa Dam - It is located Dudhawa Village and near the Mahanadi River, Dhamtari, India. It is perfect place to enjoy the peace.
    • Sondur Dam - It is situated a tributary of Mahanadi, in the district of Dhamtari, near Nagri village. You can see thrilling view in Monsoons.
    • Sitanadi Wildlife Sanctuary - Sitanadi Wildlife Sanctuary located Raipur-Deobhog State Highway, Dhamtari, India. This Sanctuary in real is a Naxal occupied Sanctuary and whole of the sanctuary is now controlled by CRPF Forces.

     

    Nearest Petrol Pump near by Mahanadi River :

    • HP petrol station

    Dhamtari Rd; Achhota; Chhattisgarh 493773; India

    • HP PETROL PUMP - SHRI BALAJI FUELS

    Hpcl Petrol Pump Khasra NO. 172/2; Arjuni Raipur; Raipur-Abhanpur Rd; Raipura; Chhattisgarh 493773; India

    • HP PETROL PUMP - B BANSILAL

    HPC Dealer Station Road; Dist Dhamtari (CG); Dhamtari; Chhattisgarh 493773; India

    • Shree Danteswari Fuels

    Khapri; Chhattisgarh 493773; India

    • M H M NAZAF ALI
    NH26; Subhash Nagar; Dhamtari; Chhattisgarh 493773; India

     


    Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation near by Mahanadi River :

    Arihant Shree Apartments
    Add: Bhairudan Manaklal Nahar; Itwari Bazar; Dhamtari; Chhattisgarh 493773

    Hotel imperial
    Add: sihawa chowk; Dhamtari; Chhattisgarh 493773; India

    Gajpal Sadan
    Add: shradha; Sharda Nagar; Nirman Nagar; Maharashtra; India

    SONU HOTEL
    Add: Dhamtari; Chhattisgarh 493773; India

    Hotel Mittal
    Add: Industrial Area; Dhamtari; Chhattisgarh 493773; India

    shimon inn
    Add: NH26; Subhash Nagar; Dhamtari; Chhattisgarh 493773; India

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    Help Line/Phone Number in Mahanadi River :

    • Dhamtari Christian Hospital
      Contact - 096301 94055
    • Dhamtari police Station
      Contact - +(91)-7705-223134
    • Fire Services
      Contact - 94252-60168
    • Railway Enquiry
      Contact - 139
    • Swami Vivekananda Airport
      Contact - 077124 18167
    • City Blood Bank
      Contact - 077140 96061


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    Gangrel Dam
    It is located near Mahanadi River, Dhamtari, India and this is one of the biggest dams of Chhattisgarh. This dam supplies water to Raipur, Bhilai and other cities.....more
    Madamsilli Dam
    This Dam is situated Dhamtari, Odisha. It is one of the oldest dam of chhattisgarh. It was developed around 70-80 years ago.....more
    Dudhawa Dam
    It is located Dudhawa Village and near the Mahanadi River, Dhamtari, India. It is perfect place to enjoy the peace....more
    Sondur Dam
    It is situated a tributary of Mahanadi, in the district of Dhamtari, near Nagri village. You can see thrilling view in Monsoons...more
    Sitanadi Wildlife Sanctuary
    Sitanadi Wildlife Sanctuary located Raipur-Deobhog State Highway, Dhamtari, India. This Sanctuary in real is a Naxal occupied Sanctuary and whole of the sanctuary is now controlled by CRPF Forces.....more