Where is mahi river

Mahi River is one of the major interstate west flowing rivers , along with Tapti River and the Narmada River, of India. The total length of Mahi is km. It originates in the Mahi Kanta hills, from the northern slopes of Vindhyas at an altitude of m near village Bhopawar, Sardarpur tehsil in Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh. Initially the river flows Northwards through Dhar and Jhabua districts of M. Then the river continuously flows in the same direction through Kheda district of Gujarat and finally falls into the Gulf of Khambhat in Arabian Sea.

Mahi river also finds mention in India mythology. In Vayu Purana , this river is also known as Mahati. The name of the river seems to be derived from the lake from which it springs.

Vadodara is the only important urban centre in the basin. There are not many industries in the basin. Some of the industries are cotton textile, paper, newsprint, drugs and pharmaceuticals. Most of these industries are located at Tatlam. Hydrological observation, in the basin are carried out by the Central and State Governments. The Central Water Commission maintains 12 gauge-discharge sites in the basin.

Sediment observations are also taken at 3 of the above sites. In addition, gauge-discharge data are available at 13 sites established by the State Governments. The Central Water Commission operates two flood forecasting stations in the basin.

Mahi Bajaj Sagar is an important interstate project of Gujarat and Rajasthan. The organisation is closed as the project is completed.

WRIS publications. Inter Basin Water Transfer Links. Table of Contents Mahi. Status of Surface Water Development. State Drainage area Sq. Rajasthan Gujarat Madhya Pradesh Total Agreement dated 10th January, between Government of Rajasthan and Gujarat regarding exploitation of Mahi river. It originates from the northern slopes of Vindhyas at an altitude of m near village Bhopawar, Sardarpur tehsil in Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh.

The Som is its principal tributary which joins from right, and the Anas and the Panam joins the river from left. Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.