Periyar River, river in southern Kerala state, southwestern India.
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Which is the most beautiful river in Kerala?
Here’s a list of the most beautiful rivers in Kerala that you ought to visit.
- Periyar River.
- River Nila.
- Chaliyar River.
- Chalakudy River.
- Pamba River.
- Manimala River.
- Bharathapuzha River.
- Kabini River.
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.
What is the important river of Kerala?
The 244 km long Periyar, known as Choorni in ancient period, is the longest river in Kerala. Bharathappuzha, the second-longest river of Kerala of which 209 km flows through Kerala, has played a major role in shaping the Culture of Kerala.
Which river called Kerala Ganga?
Pamba River
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 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.
Which is the Yellow river in Kerala?
Kuttiadi River
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 is the cleanest river of India?
Umngot river
Recently, the Jal Shakti Ministry declared the Umngot river in Meghalaya as the cleanest in the country. The ministry took to Twitter share a stunning image of the crystal-clear river.
Which city in India is least polluted?
List of 10 Least Polluted Cities In India
- Pathanamthitta.
- Kochi.
- Kollam.
- Puducherry.
- Madurai.
- Alappuzha.
- Shillong.
- Kinnaur.
Which is the longest dam in Kerala?
Cheruthoni is the largest and highest gravity dam in Kerala. Storage of water in Idukki Reservoir started in February, 1973.
Which is India’s Mostpolluted river?
The Yamuna is the most polluted in national capital Delhi.
Why is Yamuna polluted?
Among the main reasons for Yamuna pollution are low water levels, 18 drains (mainly Najafgarh and Barapullah) releasing sewage into the river. The Najafgarh drain also carries waste released by factories in neighboring Gurugram and Manesar.
Which district is biggest in Kerala?
The total area of the district is 4,480 km2 (1,730 sq mi) which is 11.5% of the state’s area which makes it the largest district of Kerala.
Palakkad district.
| Palakkad District Palghat District Gateway of Kerala | |
|---|---|
| Website | www.palakkad.nic.in |
Which is the smallest district in Kerala?
Mahe is the smallest district of India by size. The total area of Mahe district is surrounded by North Malabar of Kerala State. Three sides by Kannur District and one side by Kozhikode District.
Mahe district.
| Mahe Mahé | |
|---|---|
| Union territory | Puducherry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.69 km2 (3.36 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) |
Which is the highest lake in Kerala?
It is the smallest and highest altitude freshwater lake in Kerala.
| Pookode Lake | |
|---|---|
| Basin countries | India |
| Surface area | 13 acres (5.3 ha) |
| Average depth | 40 metres (130 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 2,100 metres (6,900 ft) |
Where is Bharathappuzha?
The Bharathapuzha or Ponnani river as it is called in the lower reaches, rises in the Eastern slopes of Anamalai hills of the Western Ghats at an elevation of 2,250 m above MSL and flows in the North-Westerly direction in Pollachi taluk of Coimbatore district in Tamil Nadu State. On its 45th km.
Which is the longest river in India?
At over three thousand kilometers long, the Indus is the longest river of India. It originates in Tibet from Lake Mansarovar before flowing through the regions of Ladakh and Punjab, joining the Arabian Sea at Pakistan’s Karachi port.
Why is bharathapuzha called nila?
Bharathapuzha is also known by the name of “Nila”. The word “Nila” indicates the culture more than just a river. Nila has groomed the culture and life of south Malabar part of Kerala.Kalamandalam is situated on the banks of Bharathapuzha adding to the beauty of the centre.
How many dams are in Kerala?
While many people still do not know about Hydel Tourism, Kerala is busy promoting this form of tourism. The state is bestowed with mother nature’s blessings, with beautiful lakes and about 44 rivers flowing through its landscape, a total of 33 dams and reservoirs have been constructed on different rivers.
What is the second largest river name in Kerala state?
Bharathappuzha
Bharathappuzha (“River of Bhārata”), also known as the Nila or Ponnani River, or Kuttippuram River, is a river in India in the state of Kerala. With a length of 209 km, it is the second longest river that flows through Kerala after the Periyar.
