Table of Contents
- 1 How many kilometers does the Cauvery river flow in Tamil Nadu?
- 2 Which is the longest river in Tamilnadu?
- 3 Which is the biggest river in Kerala?
- 4 Which is the smallest river in Tamil Nadu?
- 5 What is the deepest river in England?
- 6 How was river Kaveri born?
- 7 How big is the Cauvery basin in sq km?
- 8 How big is the catchment area of the Kaveri River?
How many kilometers does the Cauvery river flow in Tamil Nadu?
The river covers a distance of about 765 km and flows through the state of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. On its journey to the Bay of Bengal, the river is joined by its tributaries, which include Shimsa, Hemavathi, Honnuhole, Arkavathi, Kapila, Lakshmana Theertha, Kabini, Lokapavani, Bhavani, Noyil and Amaravathy.
Which is the longest river in Tamilnadu?
List of Rivers in Tamil Nadu
| Sr. No. | Name | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaveri River | 765 km |
| 2 | Palar River | 348 km |
| 3 | Thamirabarani River | 125 km |
| 4 | Vaigai River | 258 km |
Which is the largest river in Karnataka?
Karnataka is bestowed with seven critical river systems that are lifelines to the state—Godavari, Krishna, Cauvery, North Pennar, South Pennar, Palar, and all the west flowing rivers. The Cauvery is the largest river in the state and originates from Talakaveri in Madikeri district.
Which is the longest river flowing in England?
What is the UK’s longest river? It is a question that regularly pops up in pub quizzes and trivia books but the answer may not be clear cut. Textbooks tell us the River Severn is the longest – at 220 miles (354km), and the River Thames slightly shorter at 215 miles (346km) long.
Which is the biggest river in Kerala?
Periyar
The 244 km long Periyar, known as Choorni in ancient period, is the longest river in Kerala.
Which is the smallest river in Tamil Nadu?
Ponnaiyar River
| South Pennar Thenpennai Ponnaiyar | |
|---|---|
| Krishnagiri Dam across the river | |
| Map of the South Pennar river flowing through Karnataka and Tamil Nadu | |
| Location | |
| Country | India |
Which river is born in Karnataka?
The river is born in the Western Ghats on a hill known as Varaha Parvata at a place called Gangamoola. From here, the river flows through two districts in Karnataka – Chikmagalur District and Shimoga District….
| Tunga River | |
|---|---|
| River Tunga near Chibbalagudde, Thirthahalli | |
| Location | |
| Country | India |
| State | Karnataka |
Which is the second language in Karnataka?
Kannada
By default, children who took Hindi or foreign languages as second language, have Kannada as third language. However, less than two months ago, we received a circular from the school stating that Kannada has been made as the second language mandatorily by the state government.
What is the deepest river in England?
the Thames
Among the most important rivers in the UK is the Thames, which flows into the North Sea. Its length is 346 km and it is the deepest river in Britain. It is navigable as far as the capital of Great Britain – London.
How was river Kaveri born?
Origin of the River Kaveri : River Kaveri originates in the Brahmagiri hills in Kodagu, in a place called Talakaveri (head of Kaveri). It starts its journey from the small pond called as Kundike pond, later the two tributaries known as Kanake and Sujyoti joins it.
How big is the Cauvery River in India?
Cauvery River, known also as Kaveri, is a large river in India, which flows through the state of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry. The length of the river is about 859 km, and the river’s basin is about 81,000 sq.km. The river is a key source of water for central India, especially for numerous small agricultural and irrigation companies.
Where does the Cauvery river start and end?
The Cauvery River rises at an elevation of 1,341 m at Talakaveri on the Brahmagiri range near Cherangala village of Kodagu (Coorg) district of Karnataka. The total length of the river from origin to an outfall is 800 km.
How big is the Cauvery basin in sq km?
The Cauvery basin is spread over 81,155 square kilometres (sq km) in the states of Karnataka (34,273 sq km), Tamil Nadu (43,856 sq km) and Kerala (2,866 sq km) and the Union Territory of Puducherry (160 sq km).
How big is the catchment area of the Kaveri River?
The catchment area of the Kaveri basin is estimated to be 81,155 square kilometres (31,334 sq mi) with many tributaries including Harangi, Hemavati, Kabini, Bhavani, Lakshmana Tirtha, Noyyal and Arkavati.