The Krishna Basin

3.3.5 The Krishna Basin

Description

Quick Overview

The Krishna Basin, a significant river system in India, spans approximately 1400 km flowing to the Bay of Bengal and includes essential tributaries like the Tungabhadra and Koyana.

Standard

The Krishna River rises near Mahabaleshwar and travels around 1400 km to the Bay of Bengal, supported by major tributaries such as Tungabhadra, Koyana, Ghatprabha, Musi, and Bhima, while its basin covers areas in Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.

Detailed

The Krishna Basin

The Krishna River begins its journey from a spring near Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra, flowing approximately 1400 km before reaching the Bay of Bengal. It is characterized by a network of tributaries, including the Tungabhadra, Koyana, Ghatprabha, Musi, and Bhima. The geographical area of the Krishna Basin encompasses parts of three Indian states: Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. This basin is not only crucial for irrigation and agriculture in these regions but also serves as a vital water resource for various human activities.

Key Concepts

  • Krishna River: The primary river of the Krishna Basin, flowing approximately 1400 km.

  • Tributaries: Rivers that flow into the Krishna, such as Tungabhadra, Koyana, Ghatprabha, Musi, and Bhima.

Memory Aids

🎵 Rhymes Time

  • Krishna flows from Mahabaleshwar, to the Bay of Bengal so far.

📖 Fascinating Stories

  • Once there was a river named Krishna, starting from a spring near Mahabaleshwar, winding through lands, helping farmers and reaching the great Bay of Bengal.

🧠 Other Memory Gems

  • Remember K-TBG with K for Krishna, T for Tungabhadra, B for Bhima, G for Ghatprabha.

🎯 Super Acronyms

K-BT-GM for Krishna-Basin tributaries

  • Bhima
  • Tungabhadra
  • Ghatprabha
  • Musi.

Examples

  • The Krishna Basin provides irrigation, impacting agriculture positively in Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.

  • The Tungabhadra River, a tributary of Krishna, is crucial for local irrigation practices.

Glossary of Terms

  • Term: Krishna Basin

    Definition:

    The area drained by the Krishna River and its tributaries, covering parts of Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.

  • Term: Tributaries

    Definition:

    Smaller rivers and streams that flow into a main river, contributing to its water flow.