Mahanadi: The Biggest River of Orissa

Posted Date: 03-Nov-2011	Category: Orissa Information	Rating:
Author: roshan tripathy	Member Level: Bronze	Points: 15 (Rs 10)

In this article I've explained about Mahanadi; its origination, its length, its flowing path, its tributaries and branch rivers. Active role of this river in economical development of Orissa. It's dam Hirakud is the longest dame is situated at Sambalpur.

Mahanadi is the biggest river of Orissa. The length of this river is 858kms. This river is originated from Amarkantak plateau, which is situated at Chhattisgarh. This river is enters Orissa through Jharsuguda and flows through the districts like Baragarh, Sambalpur, Anugul, Cuttack, Jagatsingpur. It enters the landmass at Naraj after crossing several mountain. There is a gorge called Satakosia present over it. The delta of this river starts from cuttack. It drains into Bay of Bengal at Paradeep port.

The tributaries of Mahanadi are Sibanath, Hansda, Mand, Ib, Tel and the branch rivers are kathajodi, Kuakhai, Birupa, Debi, Daya and Bhargabi. The water of this river used for cultivation, fishing, industries and generating electricity. It plays a vital role in economical stabilization of Orissa. Apart from this the flood water of it causes huge loss of lives and properties.

To control the floods a dam has been constructed at Hirakud, which is situated 15kms upstream from Sambalpur. It is the longest dam in the world its length is 4,800mt. The stored water which forms a lake measuring 650sq km, will ultimately irrigate about 4 lac hectors of land. The dame project the Mahanadi delta and districts of Balangir and Sambalpur. There is a power house present in the dame whose capacity is 123.00kilowatt, which attracts new industries like Aluminium plant at Hirakud, Iron and steel at Rourkela. Another power house is constructed at Chipilima. Beyond this there is a barage at Naraj and another at Chaudwar. It also signifies the history ,tradition ,culture of Odisha.

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