Bhima River

About Bhima River:

• It is a perennial river and the largest tributary of the Krishna River.
• Origin: It originates near Bhimashankar Temple in the Bhimashankar hills in the Western Ghats.
• It flows through the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Telangana.
  • 75 percent of the river lies in Maharashtra.
• Confluence: It merges into the Krishna River in Karnataka’s Raichur district.
• Drainage Area: The Bhima drainage area is defined by the Western Ghats (west), the Balaghat Range (north), and the Mahadeo Hills (south).
• It runs in a well-entrenched valley, and its banks are heavily populated. 
• Major Tributaries of Bhima River
  • Right Bank: Indrayani River, Mula River, Mutha River and Pavana River.
  • Left Bank: Sina and Nira etc.
• Spiritual Significance: Pandharpur is an important pilgrimage centre located on the right bank of the Bhima River.