Which is the biggest river in the Karnataka?
The Cauvery is the largest river in the state and originates from Talakaveri in Madikeri district. Although many rivers flow to the west and join the Arabian Sea, they account for a meager 12.73% of the water that drain in the state.
Which is the second largest river in Karnataka?
2.1 The river Krishna is an Inter-State river in Southern India. It is the second largest river in Peninsular India, rises in the Western Ghats at an altitude of 1337 m.
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| Sl.No. | Name of the Basin State | Catchment area in Sq.kms |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Karnataka | 34,273 |
| 2 | Kerala | 2,866 |
| 3 | Tamil nadu | 43,868 |
How many rivers are there in Karnataka?
There are seven river systems in Karnataka which with their tributaries, drain the state – Godavari, Krishna, Cauvery, North Pennar, South Pennar, Palar & West Flowing Rivers.
Which is biggest dam in Karnataka?
Tungabhadra Dam is considered as the biggest dam in Karnataka. This multi-purpose dam is built across Tungabhadra River in Hospet. The dam which has 33 gates provides water for irrigation, drinking water and is also used for electricity generation.
Which is the deepest river in Karnataka?
Kali River (Karnataka)
| Kali River | |
|---|---|
| • location | Joida taluk |
| Mouth | |
| • location | Arabian Sea, India |
| Length | 265 km (165 mi) |
Does Godavari flow in Karnataka?
The Godavari basin extends over states of Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Odisha in addition to smaller parts in Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka and Union territory of Puducherry having a total area of 3,12,812 Sq.km with a maximum length and width of about 995 km and 583 km.
Which district has 5 rivers in Karnataka?
List of Notable Rivers in Karnataka
| River Name | District | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Kaveri | Coorg (Kodagu) | Talakaveri |
| Tungabhadra | Chikmagalur | Kudali |
| Penner | Chikkaballapura | Nandi Hills |
| Kali | Uttara Kannada | Diggi |
Which is the most important river of Karnataka?
The Kaveri (or the Cauvery) is the largest river in Karnataka and originates from the district of Coorg.
Which river flows in Belgaum?
The Malaprabha River (Kannada ಮಲಪ್ರಭಾ ನದಿ) is a tributary of the Krishna River and flows through the state of Karnataka in India.
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| Malaprabha River | |
|---|---|
| Source | |
| • location | Kanakumbi, Belgaum District |
| • elevation | 792.4 m (2,600 ft) |
| Mouth | |
Which is the sweetest river in the world?
The Tungabhadra flows eastwards and merges with the Krishna River in Andhra Pradesh. The river is famous for the sweetness of its water and is considered to be the sweetest water in the world.
Which river flows in Bangalore?
| Vrishabhavathi River | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Bengaluru Urban, Ramanagara |
Which one is east flowing river in Karnataka?
East flowing rivers of Karnataka – definition
The East Flowing Rivers: The Krishna, the Cauvery, the Pennar and Palar rivers flow eastwards and join the Bay of Bengal. The Bhima, Koyna, Tungabhadra, Ghataprabha and Malaprabha are the tributaries of Krishna.
Which is the smallest dam in Karnataka?
¨ The unique features of the Malaprabha Dam is that it is the shortest dam in Karnataka and being situated in an narrow deep gorge with little scope for river diversion during construction. The deep gorge is also known as Peacock gorge. The length of the dam is 154.53 mtrs.
Where is Dharma Dam in Karnataka?
Mundgod: The Dharma reservoir near Malagi in Mundgod taluk has reached the maximum storage level and on Sunday, the water began flowing towards the fields in Hangal taluk.
What is the level of KRS dam today?
Storage and Flow Data on Major Reservoirs
| Reservoirs | Full Depth (Feet) | Current Year Level (Feet) |
|---|---|---|
| METTUR | 120 | 99.45 |
| Krishna Raja Sagar | 124.8 | 100.57 |
| Kabini | 65 | 45.65 |
| Harangi | 129 | 92.73 |