KRISHNA RIVER

Telangana is a state located in the southern part of India, and the Krishna River is one of the major rivers that flows through the state. Here is some information about the Krishna River in Telangana:
 

 ➺ The Krishna River originates from Mahabaleswar in Maharashtra and flows through Telangana before merging into the Bay of Bengal in Andhra Pradesh.

➺ The Krishna River is one of the longest rivers in India, with a total length of around 1,400 kilometers.

➺ In Telangana, the Krishna River flows through several districts, including Narayanakhed, Jogulambha Gadwal, Vanaparthi, Nagar Kurnool, Nalgonda, Suryapeta.

➺ The Krishna River is a major source of water for irrigation, drinking, and industrial purposes in Telangana. Several dams and reservoirs have been built on the river to regulate its flow and to store water for various uses.

➺ Some of the major dams on the Krishna River in Telangana include the Jurala/Priyadarshini Dam, the Nagarjuna Sagar Dam, Rajeev Bhima Lift Irrigation Dam, Dindi/ Vidya Sagar Lift Irrigation Dam, Usman Sagar/ Gandipeta Dam, BhakthaRamadasu Lift Irrgation Dam, Vyra, RajoliBanda Project and the Srisailam Dam.

➺ The Krishna River is also an important source of hydropower generation in Telangana. The Nagarjuna Sagar Dam and the Srisailam Dam are two of the largest hydropower projects on the river in the state.

➺ The Krishna River is considered sacred by Hindus, and several pilgrimage sites are located along its banks in Telangana. Some of the popular pilgrimage sites include the Panchmukhi Hanuman Temple, the Alampur Jogulamba Temple, and the Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple at Srisailam.

 

Here are some of the major dams on the Krishna River in Telangana:

Jurala Dam: Also known as the Priyadarshini Jurala Project, this dam is located in the Gadwal district of Telangana. It is a multipurpose project built on the Krishna River, and its main purpose is to provide irrigation water to the surrounding areas. The Jurala Dam has a capacity of 17.84 TMC.

Nagarjuna Sagar Dam: This is one of the largest dams on the Krishna River in Telangana. It is located in the Nalgonda district of the state and is a multipurpose project built for irrigation, hydropower generation, and drinking water supply. The Nagarjuna Sagar Dam has a capacity of 408 TMC and is a joint project between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

Srisailam Dam: This dam is located in the Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh, but a large part of its reservoir is in Telangana. It is a multipurpose project built on the Krishna River and is mainly used for hydropower generation, irrigation, and drinking water supply. The Srisailam Dam has a capacity of 215 TMC, and its power station has a capacity of 1,670 MW.

Pulichintala Dam: This dam is located in the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh, but its reservoir is in Telangana. It is a multipurpose project built on the Krishna River for irrigation, drinking water supply, and hydropower generation. The Pulichintala Dam has a capacity of 45.77 TMC and can generate up to 120 MW of power.

Tributaries of Krishna River
Ghata Prabha
Malaprabha
Thungabhadra
Koyana
Panchaganga
Dood Ganga
Handriniva
Bheema
Moosi
Munneru
Dindi
Paleru
Haliya
Aleru
wyra
Varna
Kagna
Peddavagu