Ghataprabha River
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The Ghataprabha river is a tributary of the Krishna River and flows in state of Karnataka, India.
[edit] Geography
It originates in the Western Ghats at an altitude of 884 meters and flows eastward for a distance of 283 kilometers before its confluence with the Krishna River. The river basin is 8,829 square kilometers wide and stretches across Karnataka and Maharashtra states.
The Hiranyakeshi River and the Markandeya River are tributaries of the Ghataprabha.
[edit] Places of interest
- The Gokak waterfall on the river is a noted tourist attraction.
- The Ghataprabha Project at Hidkal is a hydroelectric and irrigational dam across the river.
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