Indravati River Latest News
Two Maoists were recently killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district during an anti-Naxal operation along the Indravati river belt.
About Indravati River
- It is a tributary of the Godavari River.
- Course:
- It rises in the Kalahandi district of Odisha on the western slopes of the Eastern Ghats.
- It flows westwards to join the Godavari, thus forming the boundary between Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh states at some places.
- Most of the River Course of Indravati is through dense forests of Bastar District, Chhattisgarh.
- It is sometimes known as the “lifeline” of the Bastar District, which is known as one of the greenest districts in India.
- Total Length: 535 km
- The famous `Chitrakoot` falls (known as the “Niagara of India”) form on the Indravati River, some 40 km from Jagdalpur in Chhattisgarh.
- There is a famous wildlife sanctuary named Indravati National Park on its bank.
- Tributaries: Bhaskel River, Narangi River, Nimbra River, Kotri River, Bandia River, and Nandiraj River.
Source: TOI
Last updated on February, 2026
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