Bhavani River

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: 
  • 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. 
  • 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. 
• There are two major dams on the Bhavani River:
  • Bhavani Sagar Dam
  • Kodiveri Dam

Source: TH

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