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Important Rivers of Odisha
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Odisha's river systems are vital for its agriculture and ecology,
Rivers of Odisha & Their Origins
Key drainage systems and the districts they traverse.
| Name of River | Origin | Districts through which it flows |
|---|---|---|
| Mahanadi | Sihawa Hills, Dhamtari (Chhattisgarh) | Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Bargarh, Subarnapur, Boudh, Angul, Nayagarh, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur |
| Subarnarekha River | Chota Nagpur Plateau, Nagri Village (Jharkhand) | Mayurbhanj, Baleswar |
| Brahmani River | Chota Nagpur Plateau, near Santhal Parganas (Jharkhand) | Sundargarh, Angul, Dhenkanal, Deogarh, Cuttack, Jajpur, Kendrapada |
| Baitarani River | Gonasika or Gupta Ganga Hills (Keonjhar) | Keonjhar, Bhadrak, Jajpur |