The Baveli river is the drinking water source for the residents of Peravoor town in Kannur district of Kerala. Originating from the Western Ghats, it flows through forests and even nourishes acres of lands along its course.
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 river is most polluted in Kerala?
The Periyar river in Kerala is one of the state’s most important lifelines, necessary for the functioning of life throughout its long stretch. However, the river has been subject to rampant pollution for several decades, particularly near the Eloor industrial regions in Ernakulam district.
Which is the deepest river in Kerala?
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 the cleanest river of India?
Popularly known as Dawki river, the Umngot river in Meghalaya is undisputedly the cleanest river in Asia with its crystal clear water. The river is in the village of Mawlynnong in Meghalaya, close to India’s border with Bangladesh, which is touted as “Asia’s Cleanest Village”.
Which city in India is least polluted?
Lunglei is the least polluted city in India and is a part of the State of Mizoram.
Which river is known as Kerala Ganga?
The Pamba River has been venerated as Ganga of kerala, and devotees of Lord Ayyappan believe that immersing oneself in the Pamba is equivalent to bathing in the Holy Ganges River.
Which is the longest dam in Kerala?
The power house at Moolamattom is the biggest underground power station in India and the pressure shaft is the largest in the country. Cheruthoni is the largest and highest gravity dam in Kerala.
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| Cheruthoni Dam | |
|---|---|
| Impounds | Periyar River |
| Height | 138.2 m (453 ft) |
| Length | 650.9 m (2,135 ft) |
| Dam volume | 17,00,000 cu.m |
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 least polluted river in India?
Chamabal River
The Chambal River is the cleanest river of India, considered pollution free and host amazing species of mugger and gharial, freshwater turtles,gangetic river dolphins and Indian skimmers.
Which state in India has no river?
List of Rivers of India
| Sr. No. | State | Total Number of River |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Gujarat | 10 |
| 5 | Jharkhand | 08 |
| 6 | Karnataka | 14 |
| 7 | Kerala | 20 |
How many rivers are there in Kerala more than 100 km?
10 rivers in Kerala flows more than 100km.
Which district in Kerala have more rivers?
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.
Which is the purest lake in India?
The cleanest lake in India is arguably Kareri Lake in Himachal Pradesh.
Which river is called River of Death?
The Shyok River ( lit. ‘the river of death’) a tributary of the Indus River that flows through northern Ladakh and enters Gilgit–Baltistan, spanning some 550 km (340 mi).
Is Ganga clean now?
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)’s latest available data, the water quality of Ganga across a significant portion of its 2,500 kilometres length is still unfit for bathing and drinking as it does not meet the permissible parameters for biochemical oxygen demand and total coliform.