Brahmani
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Overview
The Brahmani is formed by the Sankh and the South Koel near Rourkela in Odisha and flows east to the Bay of Bengal. The Bhitarkanika mangroves lie in its delta.
The Sankh rises in Chhattisgarh and the South Koel in Jharkhand, so the basin covers three states.
The Rengali dam on the Brahmani is a major multipurpose project, and the river flows past the industrial town of Talcher.
It joins the Baitarani near the coast to enter the sea at the Dhamra mouth.
Geography and key facts
- Formed by the Sankh and South Koel near Rourkela
- East-flowing river of Odisha
- Bhitarkanika lies in its delta
- Rengali dam
- Talcher on its banks
- Joins the Baitarani near Dhamra
Why it matters for UPSC
Asked on rivers rising in the Eastern Ghats (2021).
Note for UPSC
Formed by the Sankh and South Koel near Rourkela; Bhitarkanika lies in its delta.
Prelims asks about tributaries, the states a river flows through, its basin and the projects on it, so trace the course on the map.
Asked in PYQs
- UPSC Prelims 2021 · Q55Consider the following rivers : Which of the above rise from the Eastern Ghats?…
Questions from our Prelims bank whose text names Brahmani.
Key facts
- Type
- River
- State / UT
- Odisha
- River system
- Peninsular
- Basin
- East-flowing (Odisha–Jharkhand)
- Extent on map
- 20.5°–22.2°N, 84.8°–86.8°E
- Asked in Prelims
- 1 question · 2021
From the Map Explorer data; positions are for orientation.
In the lessons
- Physical Features and Drainage of India (map lesson)
- Drainage Systems of India: Himalayan and Peninsular Rivers (map lesson)