baitarani river for 29 July 2025

Baitarani River Latest News

The Baitarani river briefly surged past the danger mark, triggering floods that have inundated several low-lying villages across Bhadrak district, Odisha, recently.

About Baitarani River

• It is an important east-flowing river in eastern India, primarily flowing through Odisha and partially through Jharkhand.
• Baitarani,  along with rivers like Mahanadi and Brahmani, forms a fertile delta.
• Course: 
  • Baitarani originates from the Gonasika Hills in Keonjhar district, Odisha, at an elevation of 900 meters above sea level.
  • At its source, it first flows underground through a small stream called Guptaganga before emerging again, making the site sacred.
  • The uppermost part of the river flows in a northerly direction. 
  • Then it changes its path and flows eastward. 
  • The beginning portion of Baitarani acts as the boundary between Odisha and Jharkhand.
  • It travels approximately 360 km before draining into the Bay of Bengal.
• Total Basin Area: Approximately 12,790 sq. km.
• The River basin is geographically bounded by several important river basins and water bodies:
  • South and West: Brahmani River basin
  • North: Subarnarekha River basin
  • East: Burhabalang River and the Bay of Bengal
• Major Tributaries:
  • The river has 65 tributaries. Out of all the tributaries, 35 join from the left side and 30 join from the right side. 
  • Major tributaries include Salandi, Gahira, Kusei, Deo, Kanjhari, Musal, Arredi, Siri, Kukurkata, Budhi, Ambajhara, and Remal.
• The Baitarani basin possesses rich mineral and agricultural resources and thus offers an ideal ground for establishment of various industries.

Source: NIE