Penganga
Under review: this entry was added recently and its position is still being checked (exact (OSM geometry)).
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Overview
The Penganga rises in the Ajanta hills of Buldhana district, Maharashtra, and flows south-east to join the Wardha.
For much of its course it forms the boundary between Maharashtra and Telangana. The Isapur dam on it irrigates parts of Marathwada and Vidarbha.
The Sahastrakund falls are on the Penganga.
Geography and key facts
- Tributary of the Wardha (Godavari basin)
- Rises in Buldhana, Maharashtra
- Maharashtra–Telangana boundary
- Isapur dam; Sahastrakund falls
Why it matters for UPSC
The Wardha, Penganga and Wainganga build up the Pranhita, which joins the Godavari.
Note for UPSC
A Wardha tributary forming part of the Maharashtra–Telangana boundary.
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
No question in our Prelims bank names Penganga yet.
Key facts
- Type
- River
- State / UT
- Maharashtra
- River system
- Peninsular
- Basin
- Godavari
- Extent on map
- 19.4°–20.5°N, 76.0°–79.2°E
From the Map Explorer data; positions are for orientation.