Shahanur River

Shahanur is the river in Amravati and Akola districts in Vidarbha region of Maharashtra state in India. It is a tributary of Purna river.

River course

The river originates in the Satpuda ranges on the border of Amravati district of Maharashtra and Betul district of Madhya Pradesh. It then flows in the south direction for almost 100 km before emptying into Purna in Akola district.

Shahanoor Dam

There is a dam constructed on the river. The dam is situated 8 km from nearest town Anjangaon.

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