Kanjirappuzha (Mannarkkad)

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Kanjirapuzha river

Kanjirappuzha River is one of the tributaries of the river Thuthapuzha. Thuthapuzha is one of the main tributaries of the Bharathapuzha River, the second-longest river in Kerala, South India.

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Other tributaries of the river Thuthapuzha


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Gayathripuzha River

Gayathripuzha River is one of the main tributaries of the Bharathapuzha River, the second-longest river in Kerala, south India. It originates from Anaimalai hills, passes through Kollengode, Nenmara (Nemmara), Alathur, Padur and Pazhayannur before joining the Bharathapuzha at Mayannur. It is the second largest tributary of Bharathapuzha, by both length and discharge. It flows mainly through Palakkad district, except the last few kilometres. The river is non-perennial like its parent river, and is also prone of sand mining. There is a dam built across this river at Cherakkuzhy near Pazhayannur.

Kalpathipuzha River is one of the main tributaries of the Bharathapuzha River, the second-longest river in Kerala, south India.

Kunthipuzha River

The Kunthipuzha River is a waterway located in the state of Kerala, India. It flows through the Silent Valley National Park, and is a tributary of the river Thuthapuzha, which is in turn one of the main tributaries of the Bharathapuzha River, the second-longest river in Kerala. This river is mainly used by the people of Mannarkkad taluk of Palakkad district. This river is known for the story of bathing of Kunthi devi, the mother of pandavas and so it is named as Kunthippuzha. Another theory is that Kunthippuzha is the shortened form of "Kunthirikkappuzha". "Kunthirikkam" is the Malayalam word for Boswellia serrata which is a kind of frankincense tree seen in this region.

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Mangalam River

Mangalam River is the main tributary of the river Gayathripuzha, which in turn is a tributary of Bharathapuzha, the second longest river in Kerala, India. It is around 30 km long in length, with its source from Nelliyampathi forests, and passing through Vadakkencherry, Kannambra, Puthucode, Padur, etc. and joining Gayathripuzha at Plazhi in the border of Thrissur and Palakkad districts.

Ayalurpuzha River is one of the tributaries of the river Gayathripuzha. Gayathripuzha is one of the main tributaries of the Bharathapuzha River, the second-longest river in Kerala, South India.

Vandazhippuzha River is one of the tributaries of the river Gayathripuzha. It gets its name since it flows through the village of Vandazhi in Palakkad district. It has its origin from Nelliyampathy hills and joins Gayathri river near Alathur. Gayathripuzha is one of the main tributaries of the Bharathapuzha River, the second-longest river in Kerala, south India.

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Korayar River is one of the tributaries of the river Kalpathipuzha, which in turn is a main tributary of the Bharathapuzha River, the second-longest river in Kerala, south India. It originates from Anamalai, Tamilnadu and merges with Walayar which later confluences with Bharathapuzha at Pattambi.

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Malampuzha River is one of the tributaries of the river Kalpathipuzha. Malampuzha Dam is built across the river at Malampuzha about 8 km from the Palakkad town in the Indian state of Kerala. The reservoir formed by the Malampuzha Dam is 23.13 square kilometres in area and is the second largest reservoir in Kerala after the Idukki reservoir. The construction of Malampuzha dam started in the year 1949 and was completed in the year 1955. The project is estimated to have cost around Rs. 5.3 Crores. Malampuzha river joins Kalpathipuzha, a tributary of Bharathapuzha at Palakkad. Kalpathipuzha then flows westward to join Kannadipuzha at Parali to form Bharathapuzha, which ultimately flows until Ponnani, passing through towns and villages Mankara, Pathirippala, Lakkidi, Thiruvilwamala, Ottapalam, Mayannur, Shoranur, Cheruthuruthy, Thirumittakode, Pattambi, Thrithala, Kudallur, Kuttippuram, Thirunavaya and Chamravattom.

Aliyar River

Aliyar is one of the tributaries of the river Kannadipuzha. Kannadipuzha is one of the main tributaries of the river Bharathapuzha, the second-longest river in Kerala, south India. It's source is the Aliyar dam in Aliyar near Pollachi in Tamil Nadu

Cherukunnapuzha is a tributary of the river Mangalam river, passing through Alathur Taluk in Palakkad district. This river joins with some streams to form Mangalam River. Mangalam river is the largest tributary of the river Gayathripuzha which itself is one of the tributaries of the river Bharathapuzha, the second-longest river in Kerala, south India. The river joins Mangalam river near Mangalam Dam and its waters continue with Mangalam river until Plazhi in the border of Thrissur and Palakkad districts, and eventually turns to Gayathripuzha until Mayannur, where it joins Bharathapuzha, and finally reaching the Arabian Sea.

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Walayar River

Walayar River is one of the tributaries of the river Kalpathipuzha. Kalpathipuzha is one of the main tributaries of the Bharathapuzha River, the second-longest river in Kerala, south India. The Walayar Dam is constructed across this river. It was completed and opened in 1964. The river is by a valley and a garden equipped with a children's play area. Previously Walayar Dam was as famous as Malampuzha Dam.

Bharathappuzha

Bharathappuzha, also known as the Nila or Ponnani River, or Kuttippuram River, is a river in India in the state of Kerala. With a length of 209 km, it is the second longest river that flows through Kerala after the Periyar. However while considering the total length, Bharathappuzha has a total length of 250 km, of which 209 km flows through Kerala, while the remaining 41 through Tamil Nadu. Hence it is the longest river of Kerala. It flows through Palakkad Gap, which is also the largest opening in the Kerala portion of Western Ghats. Nila has groomed the culture and life of South Malabar part of Kerala. It is also referred to as "Peraar" in ancient scripts and documents. River Bharathapuzha is an interstate river and lifeline water source for a population residing in four administrative districts, namely Malappuram and Palakkad districts, and parts of Palakkad-Thrissur district border of Kerala and Coimbatore, and Tiruppur of Tamil Nadu. The fertile Thrissur-Ponnani Kole Wetlands lie on its bank.