Kalvarayan Hills

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For the first time, a girl from the tribal community in the Kalvarayan Hills recently secured admission to an IIT.

About Kalvarayan Hills

• The Kalrayan Hills are a major range of hills situated in the Eastern Ghats of Tamil Nadu. 
• Along with the Pachaimalai, Javadi, and Shevaroy hills, they separate the Kaveri River basin to the south from the Palar River basin to the north. 
• The hills range in height from 2000 feet to 3000 feet and extend over an area of 1095 sq.km.
• The hills straddle a number of Tamil Nadu districts, extending northeast from the Salem District.
• The Kalrayans are divided into two sections — the northern section, referred to as the Chinna (“little”) Kalrayans, and the southern section, called the Periya (“big”) Kalrayans. 
  • The Chinna Kalrayans average 2700 feet in height, while the Periya Kalrayans average 4000 feet.
• Vegetation: Grassy jungles, deciduous forests, and Sholas cover the hills. 
• The hills contain two waterfalls (Megam and Periyar Falls), a stunning botanical park, numerous temples, and woodlands. 
• Gomukhi Dam is located at the foothills of the Kalvarayan Hills. 
• The Kalrayan Hills are inhabited by indigenous peoples such as the Malayan tribes.

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Kalvarayan Hills FAQs

Q1. The Kalvarayan Hills are part of which larger geographical feature?

Ans. Eastern Ghats

Q2. Which two river basins are separated by the Kalvarayan Hills?

Ans. Kaveri and Palar

Q3. Which dam is located at the foothills of the Kalvarayan Hills?

Ans. Gomukhi Dam

Source: TH