Maru river (Marathi: मारू नदी) is a minor river of eastern Vidarbha flowing through Nagpur and Bhandara districts. It flows near Bhiwapur forming a boundary between Nagpur and Bhandara districts for a short distance. Further, it flows to the east of Umred Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary and discharges itself into Gose Khurd Dam on Wainganga river. Maru is a seasonal river running dry in hot seasons, but flows good during monsoon.

Maru River
Maru river near Bhiwapur
Native name	मारू नदी  (Marathi)
Location
Country	India
State	Maharashtra
Region	Vidarbha
District	Nagpur
Physical characteristics
Source
• coordinates	20°42′44″N 79°19′48″E
Mouth	Gose Khurd Dam
• location	Marupar
• coordinates	20°53′8″N 79°33′17″E

It is said that alluvial gold mining is practiced in the basin of Maru river by the locals of Bhiwapur.[1]

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