Girna River

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The Girna river is a river in Maharashtra state of southern India. It originates at Kem peak in the Western Ghats range of Nashik District, and flows east across Nashik and Jalgaon districts, swinging north in Jalgaon District to join the Tapti River.The dams on the river are Chanakapur and Girana Dam. The name Girna derives from the name of Goddess Giraja (Parvati).

The basin of the Girna lies on the Deccan Plateau, and its valley has fertile soils which are intensively farmed.

Coordinates: 21°08′N 75°19′E / 21.133°N 75.317°E / 21.133; 75.317

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