Bhadra River

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Two youths from Rajasthan drowned in the Bhadra River recently.

About Bhadra River

• It is a river flowing in the Karnataka state. 
• Course: 
  • It begins at the Western Ghats range and flows east across the Deccan Plateau.
  • The tributaries Somavahini, Thadabehalla, and Odirayanahalla join it. 
  • The river flows across the Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary. 
  • The Bhadra meets the Tunga River at Koodli, a small town near Shivamogga. 
  • The combined river continues east as the Tungabhadra, a major tributary of the Krishna River.
  • Tungabhadra joins Krishna at Sangamaleshwaram in Andhra Pradesh.
  • The Krishna River finally ends in the Bay of Bengal.
• The total length of Bhadra is 178 km, and it is sub-montane in character. 
• Bhadra Dam is a dam built across the Bhadra River near Lakkavalli village.

Bhadra River FAQs

Q1. Where is the birthplace of Tunga and Bhadra river?

Ans. The Tunga and Bhadra rivers originate in the Western Ghats of India, specifically in the Chikmagalur district of Karnataka.

Q2. What is the total length of Bhadra river?

Ans. The total length of Bhadra is 178 km.

Q3. Tungabhadra is a major tributary of which river?

Ans. The Tungabhadra River is a major tributary of the Krishna River.

Source: TOI