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Manjira River: source, course, dams and places

Manjira (Manjra) is about 724 km long (total length). It rises at Balaghat range and ends in Godavari. A map-first summary for exam revision.

By Pradyumna Gayake · Updated · From the same data as the app’s Manjira study card

Map of the Manjira river in India, from its source to Godavari, with 2 dams. Source Singur Dam Nizam Sagar
The Manjira drawn from AtlasMitra’s river data. Circle: source. Diamonds: dams and barrages. Dots: places on its course. India’s boundary as per the Survey of India.

Source

The Manjira rises at Balaghat range, Beed district, Maharashtra. 18.85° N, 75.40° E

Course

Its main course runs Maharashtra → Karnataka → Telangana, and it ends in Godavari: kandakurthi, Maharashtra–Telangana border.

Key facts

  • Supplies Hyderabad via the Singur dam
  • A major right-bank tributary of the Godavari.

Dams and barrages

DamWhere and what
Singur DamSangareddy district, Telangana.
Nizam SagarKamareddy district, Telangana.

Quick questions

Where does the Manjira originate?

At Balaghat range (Beed district, Maharashtra).

Where does the Manjira end?

In Godavari (Kandakurthi, Maharashtra–Telangana border).

How long is the Manjira?

About 724 km (total length).

Which dams are on the Manjira?

Singur Dam: Sangareddy district, Telangana. Nizam Sagar: Kamareddy district, Telangana.

Sources

  1. River course: Natural Earth Public domain and © OpenStreetMap contributors ODbL 1.0