Which is the deepest river in Kerala? Flowing in Idukki is the Periyar River that is not only the deepest but also the longest river in Kerala. Periyar river is around 244 kilometers long with a basin size of 5,398 kilometer square.
Which is biggest river in Kerala?
(Note: The Bharathappuzha (Indian River), also known as Nila, & the Nile of Kerala. It is the second-longest river in Kerala, after the Periyar River.
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Bharathappuzha.
| Basin area, km2 | : | 6186 |
|---|---|---|
| Origin of River | : | Annamalai Hills Elevation. m : 1964 |
| Length of main stream, km | : | 209 |
Which is the cleanest river in Kerala?
Periyar River, river in southern Kerala state, southwestern India.
Which is the most beautiful river in Kerala?
Bharathappuzha
| Bharathapuzha | |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| State | Kerala, Tamilnadu |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Anamalai Hills |
Which is the main river of Kerala?
All these rivers originate from the Sahyadri hills. Periyar is the longest river in Kerala followed by Bharathapuzha and Pampa.
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List of all the 44 major rivers of Kerala.
| # | 11 |
|---|---|
| West Flowing Rivers of Kerala | Kadalundi |
| Empties Into | Arabian Sea |
| Length (km) | 130 |
Which is the smallest river in Kerala?
The smallest river in Kerala is the Manjeswaram Puzha. The length of this Kerala river is only 16 kilometers and originates from Balappooni hills.
How many rivers are there in Kerala more than 100 km?
10 rivers in Kerala flows more than 100km.
Which is the least polluted river in Kerala?
“All rivers in the state are polluted, mainly Pamba and Periyar. The least polluted is Kabini in Wayanad,” said KSCSTE joint director Kamalakshan Kokkal, who is also the project coordinator.
Which is the first dam in Kerala?
Mullaperiyar Dam
| Mullaperiyaru Dam | |
|---|---|
| Location | Kerala |
| Coordinates | 9°31′43″N 77°8′39″ECoordinates: 9°31′43″N 77°8′39″E |
| Status | Operational |
| Construction began | 1887 |
Which district have more rivers in Kerala?
Kasaragod district in Kerala has maximum number of rivers in the whole Kerala state of our country. Kasaragod is situated in the extreme north portion of the Kerala district. The geographical importance of this district is very significant. Because,this district has 12 active rivers in it’s land territory.
How many rivers flow in Kerala?
There are 44 rivers in Kerala, all but three originating in the Western Ghats. 41 of them flow westward and 3 eastward. The rivers of Kerala are small, in terms of length, breadth and water discharge. The rivers flow faster, owing to the hilly terrain and as the short distance between the Western Ghats and the sea.
Which are the rivers flowing through Malappuram district?
Four important rivers of Kerala flow through Malappuram district. They are Chaliyar, Kadalundippuzha, Bharathapuzha and Tirurpuzha.
Which are the rivers flowing through Kannur district?
Kannur district is mainly drained by the Valapattanam and Anjarakandy rivers. The other rivers are Kuppam, Mahe, Thalasseryr,perumba etc. Dendritic is the common drainage pattern. The Valapattanam river, which is the longest in the district originates from Brahmagiri Reserve forest in Coorg district of Karnataka.
Which river is known as Yellow river in Kerala?
The Kuttiadi River:- Rising from the Narikota Ranges on the western slopes of the Wayanad Hills a part of Western Ghats at an elevation of 1,220 m (4,000 ft) M.S.L. of the Kuttiyadi River flows through Vatakara, Koyilandy and Kozhikode Taluks. The river is also known as the Murat River and yellow river.
Which river in Kerala has more tributaries?
All these rivers originate from the Sahyadri hills. Periyar is the longest river in Kerala followed by Bharathapuzha and Pampa.
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List of Rivers and Tributaries in Kerala.
| Sl. No. | 28. |
|---|---|
| Name of the River | Periyar |
| Districts in which river flows | Idukki |
| Length (km) | 244 |
| Main tributaries | Muthirapuzha, Ernakulam Idamalayar, Mangalapuzha, Perinjankutty |
Which river passes through Kerala?
These rivers all originate in the Western Ghats range and flow westward into the Kerala Backwaters or into the Arabian Sea.
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Rivers.
| Name of River | Vamanapuram |
|---|---|
| Length of River (km) | 88 |
| No. of Sub basins | 30 |
| No. of Micro Watersheds | 52 |
| Area in km2 | 766.9 |