Godavari River

The Godavari is a major river in India that rises in Maharashtra and flows east across the Deccan Plateau to the Bay of Bengal.

Deccan Plateau: A large plateau covering much of southern India, bounded by the Western and Eastern Ghats. The Godavari crosses this elevated interior region on its eastward course.
Pranhita River: A major tributary formed by the confluence of the Wardha and Wainganga rivers. It joins the Godavari and contributes substantial flow from central India.
Godavari Water Disputes Tribunal: An Indian tribunal established to allocate Godavari waters among states in the basin. Its awards govern interstate sharing of the river’s water.
Trimbakeshwar: A town in Maharashtra near the source of the Godavari, known for its Shiva temple. The river rises near this town in the Western Ghats.
Godavari River basin: The land area drained by the Godavari and its tributaries. It defines the river’s full geographic reach beyond its channel.
Indravati River: A river flowing through central India that joins the Godavari in Telangana. Its drainage enlarges the Godavari system downstream.
Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme: A large irrigation project in Telangana that lifts Godavari water through a network of reservoirs and canals. It redirects river water to agricultural and drinking-water needs in Telangana.
Nashik: A city in Maharashtra situated on the banks of the Godavari River. It is a major urban center on the river’s upper course.
Godavari Delta: A river delta in Andhra Pradesh where the Godavari branches before entering the Bay of Bengal. The river’s lower course divides into channels across this delta.
Manjira River: A tributary of the Godavari that flows through Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Telangana. It adds water to the basin’s western and southern reaches.

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