What's The Second Largest River In India
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The Godavari is the second largest river in India by length and is often called the "Dakshina Ganga" (Ganges of the South).
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It flows about 1465 km (910 miles) through the Deccan Plateau after the Ganga.
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It's the largest river in peninsular India, originating in Maharashtra and emptying into the Bay of Bengal.
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It has the third-largest basin area in India, covering about 10% of the country's area.
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It flows through Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and smaller parts in Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka.
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Its major tributaries are Pravara, Purna, Manjra, Penganga, Wardha, Wainganga, Pranhita, Indravati, Maner, and Sabri.
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The river supports extensive irrigation and hydroelectric power projects, making its delta a rich rice-growing region.
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It hosts numerous dams and barrages, including the Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage, for irrigation and power.
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