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| Pranahita ప్రాణహిత प्राणहिता | |
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| Native name | ప్రాణహిత (Telugu) |
| Location | |
| Country | India |
| State | Maharashtra,Telangana |
| Districts | Gadchiroli District,Komaram Bheem Asifabad district |
| City | Sirpur |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Confluence ofWardha andWainganga |
| • location | Koutala,[1]Telangana,India |
| • coordinates | 19°35′24″N79°47′59″E / 19.59000°N 79.79972°E /19.59000; 79.79972 |
| • elevation | 146 m (479 ft) |
| Mouth | Godavari River |
• location | Kaleshwaram,Telangana |
• coordinates | 18°49′30″N79°54′36″E / 18.82500°N 79.91000°E /18.82500; 79.91000 |
• elevation | 107 m (351 ft) |
| Length | 113 km (70 mi) |
| Basin size | 109,078 km2 (42,115 sq mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Tributaries | |
| • left | Dina River[2] |
| • right | Nagulvagu River, Peddawagu River[3] |
ThePranahita River is the largest tributary ofGodavari River covering about 34%[4] of itsdrainage basin conveying the combined waters of thePenganga River, theWardha River, and theWainganga River. By virtue of its extensive network of tributaries, the river drains a large part ofVidarbha region inMaharashtra, as well as the southern slopes of theSatpura Range in southeastMadhya Pradesh. It flows along the border ofGadchiroli district inMaharashtra andKomaram Bheem Asifabad district inTelangana. The Pranahita sub-basin is the seventh largest in India,[5] measuring about 109,078 km2, making it larger than the individual basins of significant rivers such as theNarmada River andKaveri.[citation needed]
The Pranahita River begins at the confluence of two extensive rivers: theWardha (catchment area: 46,237 km2) and theWainganga (catchment area: 49,677 km2). This junction lies on the border between the states ofMaharashtra andTelangana near Tumdi Hettty, Kouthala Mandal (near Sirpur (T)). Right at the onset, the river enjoys a wide[clarification needed] riverbed.[citation needed]
The Pranahita River follows a short course of 113 kilometers, strictly adhering to the boundary betweenGadchiroli district inMaharashtra andKomaram Bheem Asifabad,Mancherial, Jayashankar Bhupalapally districts inTelangana. The direction of flow is southward, unlike most rivers of theDeccan Plateau. Along its course, the river is flanked by thick forests and harbors rich biodiversity of flora and fauna. After completing its short journey, the river empties itself into theGodavari River atKaleshwaram.
The Pranahita River currently does not have any dams built on it. However, a water project to construct a barrage is currently underway. This project, theKaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project, has an estimated cost of Rs. 38,500 crore and is a project the Indian state ofTelangana.[6]
The River is used for water transport betweenSironcha andKaleshwaram. It is also one of twelve rivers in thePushkaram, a festival in Hindu traditions. The pushkaram on Pranahita (pranati) will held immediate after Sindhu river pushkaram, Pranahita river pushkaram assign with zodiac of Mena (pisces).
There are 2 wildlife sanctuaries on the river-Pranahita Wildlife Sanctuary in Telangana andPranhita Wildlife Sanctuary in Maharastra.[7]
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