What is the total length of the Barakar River?

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The Barakar River originates near Padma in Hazaribagh district, Jharkhand. It flows about 225 km west to east across the northern Chota Nagpur plateau. The river joins the Damodar River near Dishergarh in West Bengal\'s Bardhaman district. Its catchment area is around 6,159 km². Major tributaries include Usri and Barsoti. Notable dams on the river are Tilaiya (Koderma) and Maithon (Dhanbad). Multiple sources consistently report the length as 225 km, though one source cites 256 km.

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225 km The Barakar River originates near Padma in Hazaribagh district, Jharkhand. It flows about 225 km west to east across the northern Chota Nagpur plateau. The river joins the Damodar River near Dishergarh in West Bengal\'s Bardhaman district. Its catchment area is around 6,159 km². Major tributaries include Usri and Barsoti. Notable dams on the river are Tilaiya (Koderma) and Maithon (Dhanbad). Multiple sources consistently report the length as 225 km, though one source cites 256 km.

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