What are the tributaries of Malaprabha river?
Tributaries. Bennihalla, Hirehalla and Tuparihalla are the major tributaries to Malaprabha of Dharwad district.
Which is the birthplace of Malaprabha river?
Western Ghats
Malaprabha River/Sources
The Malprabha River originates from the Chorla Ghats, a section of the Western Ghats, at an elevation of about 792m about 35m south-west of Belgaum District of Karnataka. The river flows east and north-west and joins Krishna at Kapila Sangam in the Bijapur District at an elevation of about 488 m.
What is the length of Malaprabha river?
189 mi
Malaprabha River/Length
Where does ghataprabha meet Krishna river?
The Ghataprabha river is an important right-bank tributary of the Krishna River and flows eastward for a distance of 283 kilometers before its confluence with the Krishna River at Chikksangam.
Which river has a tributary called the Tungabhadra?
River Krishna
Tungabhadra Dam is across the river Tungabhadra, a tributary of River Krishna. The dam is near the town of Hosapete in Karnataka. It is considered a multipurpose dam.
What is mahadayi project?
The Karnataka State government on August 22, 2000 gave its administrative approval to the project which involves building across Kalasa and Banduri, two tributaries of the Mahadayi river to divert 7.56 TMC of water to the Malaprabha river, which supplies the drinking water needs of the said 3 districts, i.e., Dharwad.
Which is the birthplace of Sharavathi?
Ambuthirtha
Sharavati River/Sources
Ambuthirtha is a mountain located 15 km (9 mi) from the village of Thirthahalli, Shimoga District of the state of Karnataka, India. It is the headwaters of the Sharavathi river.
Where is Sharavathi River born?
Birth Place of river Sharavathi. The Sharavathi is a river flowing through Karnataka state, India. The river originates at Ambuthirtha in Thirthahalli taluk, flows north-west through the Western Ghats forming the Jog Falls before joining the Arabian Sea at Honavar.
Where is malaprabha dam located?
The Malaprabha dam is the shortest dam in Karnataka. It was built across the Malaprabha river in Belgaum. It is a tributary of the famous Krishna river. It is located in small town called Saundatti in Belagavi.
Where does ghataprabha flow?
The river flows for about 60 km in the Ratnagiri and Kolhapur Districts of Maharashtra before entering the Belgaum District of Karnataka. In Karnataka, it flows through Belgaum and Bijapur Districts and joins the Krishna about 16 km from Almatti. The catchment area of Ghatprabha including its tributaries is 8,829km2.
Which project is built on river Krishna?
Built on river Krishna – Nagarjuna Sagar Dam.
Which is the major tributary of Malaprabha River?
Malaprabha flows a distance of 304 km (189 mi) from Kanakumbi-Khanapur-Soundatti (Malaprabha Dam)-Nargund-Pattadkal-Kudalasangam before joining river Krishna at an altitude of 488 metres (1,601 ft) at Kudala Sangama in Bagalkot district . Bennihalla, Hirehalla and Tuparihalla are the major tributaries to Malaprabha of Dharwad district.
Are there temples on the banks of Malaprabha River?
There is an ancient temple of the deity Yellamma on a nearby hill. This is a pilgrimage centre for thousands of devotees. Also the temples of Aihole, Pattadakal and Badami are on the banks of the Malaprabha. These are listed as World Heritage sites by UNESCO .
Which is the major tributary of river Krishna?
Malaprabha River is an important river for the state of Karnataka, India, and is one of the major tributaries to River Krishna. It rises in the Western Ghats at an altitude of 792.4 m in the Belgaum district. The river joins the Krishna River at Kudalasangama in the Bagalkot district.
Which is the most important river in Karnataka?
Malaprabha is an important river in northern Karnataka; it is a tributary of river Krishna. Malaprabha originates at Kanakumbi village of Belgaum district; flows 300 km eastwards and merges with river Krishna at Kudala Sangama in Bagalkot district.
