Hemavathi River

Hemavathi River Latest News

Two youths, who went swimming in the Hemavati river near Henli village in Sakleshpur, drowned recently.

About Hemavathi River

• It is a very important tributary of the Kaveri River. 
• Course: 
  • The river begins its journey in the Western Ghats at an elevation of about 1219 m above sea level, near Ballala Rayana Durga in the Chikmagalur District of Karnataka.
  • It flows through Tumkur, Hassan District, where it is joined by its chief tributary, the Yagachi River, and then into Mysore District before joining the Kaveri Krishnarajasagara. 
  • It is approximately 245 km long and has a drainage area of about 5,410 sq km. 
• The Hemavati Reservoir is a masonry dam with a central spillway and earthen flanks built across the river near Gorur village. 
• It has a storage capacity of 37.1 tmcft. The water from the reservoir is used to irrigate 6.55 acres of land in Mandya, Hassan, and Tumkur.

Hemavathi River FAQs

Q1. Where is Hemavathi river located?

Ans. The Hemavathi River is located in Karnataka.

Q2. Is Hemavathi a tributary of Kaveri?

Ans. Hemavathi is a very important tributary of the Kaveri River.

Q3. What is the approximate length of the Hemavathi River?

Ans. 245 km

Source: TH