Source
The Krishna rises at Mahabaleshwar, Western Ghats, Satara district, Maharashtra. 17.99° N, 73.80° E
Course
Its main course runs Maharashtra → Karnataka → Telangana → Andhra Pradesh, and it enters the Bay of Bengal: delta near Hamsaladeevi, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh.
Key facts
- Second-largest peninsular east-flowing river
- Tributaries include Koyna, Ghataprabha, Malaprabha, Bhima, Tungabhadra and Musi.
Dams and barrages
| Dam | Where and what |
|---|---|
| Almatti Dam | Upper Krishna Project, Vijayapura district, Karnataka. |
| Srisailam Dam | Andhra Pradesh–Telangana border. |
| Nagarjuna Sagar | Masonry dam on the Telangana–Andhra Pradesh border. |
| Prakasam Barrage | Vijayawada; heads the delta canals. |
Places along the Krishna
| Place | Note |
|---|---|
| Karad | Maharashtra · Krishna–Koyna confluence. |
| Sangli | Maharashtra · river-bank city. |
| Vijayawada | Andhra Pradesh · head of the delta. |
Quick questions
Where does the Krishna originate?
At Mahabaleshwar, Western Ghats (Satara district, Maharashtra).
Where does the Krishna end?
In the Bay of Bengal (Delta near Hamsaladeevi, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh).
How long is the Krishna?
About 1,400 km (total length).
Which dams are on the Krishna?
Almatti Dam: Upper Krishna Project, Vijayapura district, Karnataka. Srisailam Dam: Andhra Pradesh–Telangana border. Nagarjuna Sagar: Masonry dam on the Telangana–Andhra Pradesh border. Prakasam Barrage: Vijayawada; heads the delta canals.
Sources
- River course: Natural Earth Public domain and © OpenStreetMap contributors ODbL 1.0