MAHAKALI RIVER
The river originated at Kalapani, Pithoragarh District in Uttrakhand.
The elevation of origin is 3600 m.
It is also known as Sharda river or Kali Ganga in Uttarakhand.
It touches the western borders of Nepal.
It joins Ghagra river in Uttar Pradesh, which is a tributary of Ganga. Here it derives the name Kali River.
River Projects: Tanakpur hydro-electric project, Chameliya hydro-electric project, Sharda Barrage.