
The Mahanadi is a major river in East Central India. It drains an area of around 141,600 square kilometres (54,700 sq mi) and has a total course of 858 kilometres (533 mi) Mahanadi is also known for the Hirakud Dam. The river flows through the states of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Odisha.

False Point is a low headland in the Bay of Bengal. It is located in the Kendrapara district of Odisha, India. The point derives its name from the circumstance that vessels proceeding up the Bay of Bengal frequently mistook it for Point Palmyras, less than a degree farther north. A lighthouse is situated 2 km inland from the point, at a place which screens it from the southern monsoon.
Mahanadi Bridge, Boudh is connecting Kiakata and Boudh. This bridge over river Mahanadi is felicitating communication between Sambalpur, Rairakhol, Kadligarh, Birmaharajpur, and Subalaya with Boudh town. It is the second biggest bridge in Odisha. The work on this bridge was started on 22.04.1998 and completed on 31.12.2002. Length of this bridge is 1858.66m. This bridge carries National Highway 153B

Mahanadi River Delta in India is a basin of deposit that drains a large land mass of the Indian subcontinent into the Bay of Bengal. The alluvial valley is wide and relatively flat with a meandering river channel that changes its course.

Sambalpur is the fifth largest city in the Indian State of Odisha. It is located on the banks of river Mahanadi, with a population of 335,761 . Sambalpur is one of the ancient places of India, with recorded settlements in the prehistoric age. It is the home of Sambalpuri Saree from which the world famous textile derives its name. Since the construction & operationalisation of Hirakud Dam in 1956, Sambalpur has undergone a major transformation, supporting agriculture and metal industries, harbouring many educational institutes and attracting students to Burla, the education hub of Odisha. The city contains many historic buildings and parks, and is also a major communication & commercial hub. It houses the headquarters of Northern Revenue Division & Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL).

The Second Mahanadi Rail Bridge is a rail bridge over the Mahanadi near Cuttack in the Indian state of Odisha.

Utkal Gourab Madhusudan Setu is a bridge connecting Cuttack and Athagarh. This bridge over river Mahanadi reduces distance between Cuttack, Dhenkanal by 16 kilometres (9.9 mi). The bridge was opened to public on 01.04.2018. Length of this bridge is 2,583 metres (8,474 ft) long. It is named after Madhusudan Das, famed lawyer, freedom fighter.