Bhavani River Latest News
The Tamil Nadu Forest Department is monitoring an injured makhna (tuskless male elephant) that has been standing in the river Bhavani along the Tamil Nadu-Kerala border.
About Bhavani River
- It is a major tributary of the Cauvery River.
- It flows through the states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
- It is the second largest river in Tamil Nadu.
- Course:Â
- It originates from the Western Ghats in the Nilgiri Hills, located in the Tiruppur District of Tamil Nadu.
- From there, it flows into Kerala, passing through the Silent Valley National Park.Â
- After flowing through Kerala, the river turns and flows back into Tamil Nadu.
- The river confluences with the Cauvery river at the town of Bhavani in Tamil Nadu.
- Bhavani Sangameshwarar Temple, situated at the meeting point of the Bhavani and the Cauvery Rivers, is a prominent pilgrim center.
- Total Length: 217 km.
- It is a perennial river.
- The drainage basin of the Bhavani River spans approximately 6,200 sq.km., covering parts of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka:
- Tamil Nadu: 87% of the basin area
- Kerala: 9% of the basin area
- Karnataka: 4% of the basin area
- About 90 percent of the river water is used for agriculture.
- Tributaries: The largest tributaries of the Bhavani River are West and East Varagar, which come from the Nilgiris.Â
- There are two major dams on the Bhavani River:
- Bhavani Sagar Dam
- Kodiveri Dam
Source: TH
Bhavani River FAQs
Q1: The Bhavani River is a major tributary of which river?
Ans: Cauvery River
Q2: Bhavani River flows through which state?
Ans: It flows through the states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
Q3: The Bhavani River originates from which hills?
Ans: It originates from the Western Ghats in the Nilgiri Hills.
Q4: What is the total length of the Bhavani River?
Ans: 217 km
