Godavari River, river of central and southeastern India , primarily in Maharashtra, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh states. One of the longest rivers in India, its total length is about 910 miles (1,465 km), and it has a drainage basin of some 121,000 square miles (313,000 square km). The Godavari River System is one of the major river systems in India . It originates in the central part of the country and flows eastward into the Bay of Bengal. Its significance lies in its extensive basin, which supports agriculture, industry, and millions of people across multiple states. Godavari River System, the longest river in peninsular India with the largest catchment area and discharge, is vital for preserving the region's ecological balance. It flows eastward across the Deccan Plateau and turns southeast into Andhra Pradesh's Eluru and Alluri Sitharama Raju districts. The Godavari River, often hailed as the Dakshin Ganga or Ganga of the South, is the second-longest river in India after the Ganges. Spanning a vast geographical area and nurturing millions, the river holds immense cultural, religious, historical, and economic importance.
