Satkosia Gorge

Satkosia Gorge is a gorge in eastern Odisha, India, carved by the Mahanadi River. The gorge is located within the Satkosia Tiger Reserve which is a United nations Protected area.[1]

Satkosia Gorge
Satkosia Gorge
Satkosia Gorge
Location in Odisha
Floor elevation236 feet (100 m)
Geography
Coordinates20°36′15″N 84°46′34″E 
RiversMahanadi River

Description

The gorge is created by the Mahanadi river cutting the eastern Ghats. The gorge is approximately 22 km (14 mi) in length. The gorge and the surrounding area were declared as a tiger sanctuary in 2007. [2] [3] [4]

Geology and history

Geologically Satkosia gorge is part of the Eastern Ghats .It separates the Chhota Nagpur Plateau from the Eastern Ghats. [4]

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See also

References
  1. S. C. Bhatt, G.K.B. (2005). Land and people of Indian states and union territories : (in 36 volumes). 21. Orissa. Land and people of Indian states and union territories / eds. S.C. Bhatt; 3011. Kalpaz publ. p. 342. ISBN 978-81-7835-377-7. Retrieved 2019-07-01.
  2. Kale, V.S. (2014). Landscapes and Landforms of India. World Geomorphological Landscapes. Springer Netherlands. p. 76. ISBN 978-94-017-8029-2. Retrieved 2019-07-01.
  3. Gangopadhyay, Uttara. "Satkosia Gorge Is Odisha's Spectacular Offbeat Secret You Need To Know About!". Retrieved 2019-07-01.
  4. "Satkosia declared a Tiger Reserve". Sanctuary Asia. 2007-12-31. Retrieved 2019-07-01.
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