Arpa (river), Chhattisgarh

Arpa River is the river of Bilaspur and district in Chhattisgarh. It is a major tributary of the river Seonath that meets with Mahanadi. Arpa River originates from Khodri village of Pendraroad Gaurella block District GPM and flows to meet with Seonath River at Matiyari village of Bilha block of Bilaspur district. 1

River Arpa
Location
CountryIndia
PartsChhattisgarh
Coastal Plains
Administrative
areas
Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi and Bilaspur districts, Chhattisgarh
CityBilaspur, Chhattisgarh
Physical characteristics
Sourcekhodri khongasara hills
  locationBilaspur, Chhattisgarh, India
  coordinates22.09°N 82.14°E / 22.09; 82.14
Mouth 
  location
Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district, India
  elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Length147 kilometres (91 mi)
Basin size141,600 km2 (54,700 sq mi)
Width 
  average400 m
Depth 
  average2-8 m
Basin features
Tributaries 
  rightKharang River, Malaniya, Sonkachar,

Seonath river is a main tributary of Mahanadi River which is known as the perennial source of irrigation in the state of Chhattisgarh.

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