A major tributary of the Krishna River, the Ghataprabha River flows in state of Karnataka, India. The river originates in the Western Ghats at an elevation of 884 meters and flows in the direction of east for a distance of 283 kilometers before its merges 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 the main tributaries of the Ghataprabha.
The prime places of interest along the river are the Gokak waterfall and the Ghataprabha Project at Hidkal is a hydroelectric and irrigational dam across the river. Both the spots are noted tourist attractions.
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(Last Updated on : 25-05-2015)
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