{"id":9635,"date":"2025-10-11T11:17:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-11T11:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/?p=9635"},"modified":"2025-10-24T07:12:14","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T07:12:14","slug":"godavari-river-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/godavari-river-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Godavari River System: Origin, Course &amp; Tributaries"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>The <strong>Godavari River System<\/strong> is one of the major river systems in India. It originates in the central part of the country and flows eastward into the Bay of Bengal. Its significance lies in its extensive basin, which supports agriculture, industry, and millions of people across multiple states. This article aims to study the Godavari River System in detail, including its origin, course, and tributaries.<\/em><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_56_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/godavari-river-system\/#About_Godavari_River_System\" title=\"About Godavari River System\">About Godavari River System<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/godavari-river-system\/#Origin_of_Godavari_River\" title=\"Origin of Godavari River\">Origin of Godavari River<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/godavari-river-system\/#Course_of_Godavari_River_System\" title=\"Course of Godavari River System\">Course of Godavari River System<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/godavari-river-system\/#Tributaries_of_Godavari_River\" title=\"Tributaries of Godavari River\">Tributaries of Godavari River<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/godavari-river-system\/#Left_Bank_Tributaries\" title=\"Left Bank Tributaries\">Left Bank Tributaries<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/godavari-river-system\/#Painganga_River\" title=\"Painganga River\">Painganga River<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/godavari-river-system\/#Wardha_River\" title=\"Wardha River\">Wardha River<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/godavari-river-system\/#Wainganga_River\" title=\"Wainganga River\">Wainganga River<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/godavari-river-system\/#Right_Bank_Tributaries\" title=\"Right Bank Tributaries\">Right Bank Tributaries<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/godavari-river-system\/#Manjra_River\" title=\"Manjra River\">Manjra River<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/godavari-river-system\/#Cities_on_Godavari_River\" title=\"Cities on Godavari River\">Cities on Godavari River<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/godavari-river-system\/#Projects_on_Godavari_River_System\" title=\"Projects on Godavari River System\">Projects on Godavari River System<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/godavari-river-system\/#Floods_and_Droughts_in_Godavari_Basin\" title=\"Floods and Droughts in Godavari Basin\">Floods and Droughts in Godavari Basin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/godavari-river-system\/#Importance_of_Godavari_River\" title=\"Importance of Godavari River\">Importance of Godavari River<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/godavari-river-system\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/godavari-river-system\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/godavari-river-system\/#How_many_dams_are_on_Godavari_River\" title=\"How many dams are on Godavari River?\">How many dams are on Godavari River?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/godavari-river-system\/#Which_is_the_longest_river_in_peninsular_India\" title=\"Which is the longest river in peninsular India?\">Which is the longest river in peninsular India?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d0a158f904aed9e867413dcb6c2a4af3\" style=\"color:#015aa7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Godavari_River_System\"><\/span><strong>About Godavari River System<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Godavari River system, also known as Gautami river system is one of the significant river basins within the Peninsular drainage system of India.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Godavari River and its numerous tributaries flow through the central and southeastern parts of the Indian subcontinent, shaping fertile plains and supporting diverse ecosystems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>With a total length of about 1,465 kilometres, the Godavari is the second-longest river in India.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Godavari River is the <strong>largest river<\/strong> in Peninsular India.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is known as the <strong>Dakshin Ganga or Vridha Ganga (old Ganga)<\/strong> because of its age, size, and length.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is navigable in the delta region.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-866a34b57ce57a2853f916b6c7355e7c\" style=\"color:#015aa7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Origin_of_Godavari_River\"><\/span><strong>Origin of Godavari River<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Godavari River originates from Trimbak, a place in the Western Ghats in the Nashik district of Maharashtra.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It drains into the Bay of Bengal before forming a large delta below Rajahmundry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7765e4964b5dbcfc16208a6f2498c1c6\" style=\"color:#015aa7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Course_of_Godavari_River_System\"><\/span><strong>Course of Godavari River System<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Godavari basin or Vridha Ganga (Old Ganga) extends over the states of Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha, as well as smaller parts of Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, and the Union Territory of Puducherry (Yanam).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Godavari basin is bounded by:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Satmala Hills,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ajanta Range,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mahadeo Hills on the North,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eastern Ghats on the South and the East, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Western Ghats on the West.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background has-fixed-layout\" style=\"background-color:#ebecf0\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Note:&nbsp;<\/strong><br>&#8211; <strong>Rajahmundry <\/strong>is the <strong>largest city<\/strong> on the banks of Godavari.&nbsp;<br>&#8211; The <strong>Sri Ram Sagar Project,<\/strong> which was constructed on this river (1964-69), serves the <strong>irrigation needs<\/strong> of:<br>a. Adilabad,&nbsp;<br>b. Nizamabad,&nbsp;<br>c. Karimnagar and<br>d. Warangal districts.<br>&#8211; Below Rajahmundry, the river divides itself into two main streams:&nbsp;<br>a. The <strong>Gautami Godavari<\/strong> on the east and&nbsp;<br>b. The <strong>Vashishta Godavari<\/strong> is on the west and forms a large delta before it pours into the Bay of Bengal.<br>&#8211; &nbsp;The <strong>delta of the Godavari<\/strong> is of <strong>lobate type<\/strong> with a round bulge and many distributaries.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"479\" height=\"279\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/07\/a.png\" alt=\"course of godavari river system\" class=\"wp-image-9640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/07\/a.png 479w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/07\/a-443x258.png 443w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/07\/a-150x87.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 479px) 100vw, 479px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0863a52a469a06803e6ac07a94c079c5\" style=\"color:#015aa7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tributaries_of_Godavari_River\"><\/span><strong>Tributaries of Godavari River<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The left and the right bank tributaries of the Godavari River are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a4c60e16be87e5f344ab3981c1d80040\" style=\"color:#ff6a00\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Left_Bank_Tributaries\"><\/span><strong>Left Bank Tributaries<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The left-bank tributaries of the Godavari River are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dharna,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Penganga,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wainganga,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wardha,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pranahita (conveying the combined waters of Penganga, the Wardha and Wainganga),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pench,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kanhan,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sabari,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indravati etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the important left-bank tributaries of the Godavari River have been discussed in detail below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Painganga_River\"><\/span><strong>Painganga River<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Painganga River originates in the Ajanta ranges in the Aurangabad district in Maharashtra.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It then flows through the Buldhana and Washim districts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It then flows along the state border between Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wardha_River\"><\/span><strong>Wardha River<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Wardha River is one of Maharashtra&#8217;s biggest rivers in the Vidarbha region.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It originates in the Satpura Range near Multai in the Betul District of Madhya Pradesh and enters Maharashtra.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It joins Wainganga, and together they are called Pranhita, which ultimately flows into the Godavari River.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wainganga_River\"><\/span><strong>Wainganga River<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Wainganga means \u2018the arrow of water\u2019.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It originates from the Mahadeo Hills of the Satpura Range of Madhya Pradesh and flows south through Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After joining the Wardha, the united stream, known as the Pranahitha, ultimately falls into the river Godavari.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It drains Chandrapur, Gadchiroli, Bhandara, Gondia, and Nagpur districts of Maharashtra.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c3f91cd6fd4fccf35224adfc85c61448\" style=\"color:#015aa7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Right_Bank_Tributaries\"><\/span><strong>Right Bank Tributaries<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The right-bank tributaries of the Godavari River are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pravara,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mula,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manjra,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Peddavagu,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maner etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the important right-bank tributaries of the Godavari River have been discussed in detail below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manjra_River\"><\/span><strong>Manjra River<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>Manjra River<\/strong> is a right-bank tributary of the Godavari River. It originates in the Balaghat range, near Ahmednagar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Manjra River flows through the Latur District of Maharashtra and the Bidar District of Karnataka before entering the Medak District of Andhra Pradesh or tributary of Godavari river in Andhra pradesh.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Nizam Sagar dam was built across the Manjra River between Achampeta and Banjapalle villages in the Nizamabad district of Andhra Pradesh.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-90396ce59126722e6dbc7df239e91d43\" style=\"color:#015aa7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cities_on_Godavari_River\"><\/span><strong>Cities on Godavari River<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The cities situated on the banks of the Godavari river are given below.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"288\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/07\/b.png\" alt=\"cities on godavari river\" class=\"wp-image-9641\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/07\/b.png 288w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/blog\/uploads\/2024\/07\/b-150x130.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 288px) 100vw, 288px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-84512dd976224a4896e50992fe41138e\" style=\"color:#015aa7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Projects_on_Godavari_River_System\"><\/span><strong>Projects on Godavari River System<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the important projects on the Godavari River are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Srirama Sagar,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Godavari barrage,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upper Penganga,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jaikwadi,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upper Wainganga,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upper Indravati, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upper Wardha.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background has-fixed-layout\" style=\"background-color:#ebecf0\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Note:<\/strong> Among the on-going projects, the prominent ones are the <strong>Pranhita-Chevalla<\/strong> and <strong>Polavaram Projects.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1cb6899184d5283bf3e8929e47e55a16\" style=\"color:#015aa7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Floods_and_Droughts_in_Godavari_Basin\"><\/span><strong>Floods and Droughts in Godavari Basin<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Godavari basin faces flooding problems in its lower regions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The coastal areas are cyclone-prone.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The delta areas face drainage congestion due to flat topography.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A large portion of Maharashtra falling (Marathwada) in the basin is drought-prone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2afa3d85d9655c148288a48f9404e346\" style=\"color:#015aa7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Importance_of_Godavari_River\"><\/span><strong>Importance of Godavari River<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Agricultural Support<\/strong> &#8211; The Godavari River provides essential irrigation to a vast agricultural region, supporting crop cultivation and contributing significantly to the country&#8217;s food security.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Water Supply<\/strong> &#8211; It supplies water to millions of people across multiple states for domestic use, industry, and drinking needs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hydroelectric Power<\/strong> &#8211; The river and its tributaries are harnessed for hydroelectric power generation, contributing to regional energy needs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ecosystem Support<\/strong> &#8211; The Godavari River and its delta support diverse ecosystems, including fertile plains and unique habitats, which are crucial for wildlife and biodiversity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1ba26816a4b696f5145417d32f4818fd\" style=\"color:#015aa7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Godavari river and its tributaries has a vital waterway in India, providing essential resources for agriculture, industry, and daily life across its extensive basin. The river\u2019s intricate network of tributaries, along with its major projects and interlinking plans, underscores its importance in regional water management and development. While the system faces challenges such as flooding and drought, ongoing projects and strategic planning aim to address these issues and enhance the benefits of this crucial river system. Understanding the Godavari River System is essential for appreciating its role in India\u2019s ecological and economic landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background has-fixed-layout\" style=\"background-color:#ebecf0\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Godavari and Cauvery River Interlinking Project<\/strong>:<br> -The project envisages the diversion of 247 thousand million cubic feet (tmcft) of unutilized water in the Indravati sub-basin of the Godavari basin to meet the requirements between the Godavari and the Cauvery rivers.&nbsp;<br>&#8211; Water will be diverted from the Godavari River to Nagarjuna Sagar dam (through lifting) and further south to meet the demands of Krishna, Pennar, and Cauvery basins.<br>&#8211; The Godavari \u2013 Cauvery link comprises three components namely:<br>a. The Godavari (Inchampalli\/Janampet) \u2013 Krishna (Nagarjunasagar),&nbsp;<br>b. The Krishna (Nagarjunasagar) \u2013 Pennar (Somasila) and&nbsp;<br>c. The Pennar (Somasila)\u2013Cauvery (Grand Anicut).<br>&#8211; The project will provide irrigation facilities to the Prakasam, Nellore, Krishna, Guntur, and Chittoor districts of Andhra Pradesh.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-36e582f5505cc73c4cdb9700b969ac3b\" style=\"color:#015aa7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1721904191405\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h4 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_dams_are_on_Godavari_River\"><\/span><strong>How many dams are on Godavari River?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>There are approximately 18 major dams on the Godavari River, including:<br \/>&#8211; Hemisagar Dam<br \/>&#8211; Pochampad Dam<br \/>&#8211; Nizamsagar Dam<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1721904210187\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h4 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_is_the_longest_river_in_peninsular_India\"><\/span><strong>Which is the longest river in peninsular India?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The Godavari River is the longest river in peninsular India.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Godavari River System is one of the major river systems in India..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":9647,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[67,832],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9635","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-geography","category-indian-geography"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9635","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9635"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9635\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":22451,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9635\/revisions\/22451"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9647"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9635"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9635"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9635"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}