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{{Short description|River in Chhattisgarh, India}}
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The '''Maniyari River''' is a tributary of the [[Shivnath River]], located in the state of [[Chhattisgarh]], India. It serves as a significant water source for agricultural and domestic purposes in the region. The river flows through the districts of [[Mungeli district|Mungeli]] and [[Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh|Bilaspur]] before merging with the Shivnath.

==Course==
The Maniyari River originates from the hills near the [[Achanakmar Tiger Reserve]] in Chhattisgarh.<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Mahato |first=Anupama |date=2023 |title=Dynamics of the Maniyari River and its Meandering Nature in the Achanakmar Tiger Reserve Area, Chhattisgarh, India A Geospatial Analysis |url=https://www.researchgate.net/publication/370996382_Dynamics_of_the_Maniyari_River_and_its_meandering_nature_in_the_Achanakmar_Tiger_Reserve_Area_Chhattisgarh_India_A_Geospatial_analysis |journal=ResearchGate |access-date=2025-03-21}}</ref> It flows through the plains of Mungeli and Bilaspur, covering a distance of approximately {{convert|120|km}}. The river finally merges with the [[Shivnath River]] about {{convert|50|km}} from its confluence with the [[Mahanadi River]], one of the major rivers of [[Eastern India]].<ref>{{Cite journal |date=2022 |title=Dynamics of the Maniyari River and its Meandering Nature Inside the Achanakmar Tiger Reserve Area, Chhattisgarh, India: A Geospatial Analysis |url=https://openknowledge.fao.org/bitstreams/a2cb6434-20e2-47d4-80f2-4e5d682f3f88/download |journal=FAO Open Knowledge Repository |access-date=2025-03-21}}</ref>

==Tributaries==
The Maniyari River has several small tributaries that contribute to its flow.<ref>{{Cite web |date= |title=Maniyari River - Wikimapia |url=https://wikimapia.org/river/15559898/Maniyari-River |website=Wikimapia |access-date=2025-03-21}}</ref> Some of its prominent tributaries include:
*[[Arpa (river), Chhattisgarh|Arpa River]]
*[[Lilagar River]]
These tributaries play an essential role in maintaining the river's water volume, particularly during the monsoon season.<ref>{{Cite web |date= |title=Mahanadi River Basin - Water Conflict Forum's |url=https://waterconflictforum.org/lib_docs/Mahanadi-Situation-Analysis-Report.pdf |website=Water Conflict Forum |access-date=2025-03-21}}</ref>

==Significance==
===Agriculture===
The river supports extensive agricultural activities in the Mungeli and Bilaspur districts. The [[Khudia Dam]], also known as the Rajiv Gandhi Reservoir, constructed on the Maniyari River, provides irrigation water to nearby farmlands.<ref>{{Cite web |date= |title=Rajiv Gandhi Reservoir (Khudia Reservoir) - Mungeli |url=https://mungeli.gov.in/en/tourist-place/khudia/ |website=Mungeli District Official Website |access-date=2025-03-21}}</ref>

===Drinking-water supply===
A large-scale water supply project has been initiated to provide drinking water from the Maniyari River to multiple towns and villages in the region.<ref>{{Cite web |date= |title=Water Resource Management for Improved Climate Resilience in Chhattisgarh |url=https://cgclimatechange.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/WRM-Full-Report-V1-min.pdf |website=Chhattisgarh Climate Change |access-date=2025-03-21}}</ref>

===Religious and cultural importance===
The river holds cultural significance, with several festivals and rituals celebrated on its banks, especially during religious occasions like [[Chhath Puja]].<ref>{{Cite journal |date=2022 |title=International Journal of Environment and Bioenergy |url=https://modernscientificpress.com/Journals/ViewArticle.aspx?gkN1Z6Pb60HNQPymfPQlZNu2z0uQaMy38mj4WGdUzB59+KERVjO8xF3AChlbx4ey= |journal=Modern Scientific Press |access-date=2025-03-21}}</ref>

==Environmental concerns==
Like many rivers in India, the Maniyari River faces environmental challenges such as pollution from agricultural runoff and domestic waste. Efforts are being made to regulate wastewater discharge and maintain the ecological balance of the river.<ref>{{Cite journal |last= |first= |date=2023 |title=A Review of Chhattisgarh's Forested Watersheds: Research Gaps and Recommendations |url=https://www.researchgate.net/publication/376413911_A_REVIEW_OF_CHHATTISGARH%27S_FORESTED_WATERSHEDS_RESEARCH_GAPS_AND_RECOMMENDATIONS |journal=ResearchGate |access-date=2025-03-21}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal |last=Mahato |first=Anupama |date=2023 |title=Dynamics of the Maniyari River and Its Meandering Nature in the Achanakmar Tiger Reserve Area, Chhattisgarh, India: A Geospatial Analysis |url=https://www.academia.edu/103361798/Dynamics_of_the_Maniyari_River_and_its_meandering_nature_in_the_Achanakmar_Tiger_Reserve_Area_Chhattisgarh_India_A_Geospatial_analysis |journal=Academia.edu |access-date=2025-03-21}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
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{{Waters of South Asia}}
{{Hydrography of Chhattisgarh}}

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