Maru river (Wainganga basin)

Maru river (Marathi: मारू नदी) is a minor river of eastern Vidarbha flowing through Nagpur and Bhandara districts. It flows near Bhiwapur forming a boundary between Nagpur and Bhandara districts for a short distance. Further, it flows to the east of Umred Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary and discharges itself into Gose Khurd Dam on Wainganga river. Maru is a seasonal river running dry in hot seasons, but flows good during monsoon.

Maru River
Maru river near Bhiwapur
Native nameमारू नदी
Location
CountryIndia
StateMaharashtra
RegionVidarbha
DistrictNagpur
Physical characteristics
Source 
  coordinates20°42′44″N 79°19′48″E
MouthGose Khurd Dam
  location
Marupar
  coordinates
20°53′8″N 79°33′17″E

It is said that alluvial gold mining is practiced in the basin of Maru river by the locals of Bhiwapur.[1]

References

  1. Deb, Mihir (26 July 2011). "Mercury in artisanal and small-scale gold mining". The 10th International Conference on Mercury as a Global Pollutant. Halifax. Retrieved 16 December 2015.
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