Purna River (Gujarat)

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Purna is one of the major rivers in the Indian state of Gujarat but with its source at the hill of Pipalner in Sahyadri in Maharashtra. [1] It then passes through 3 districts in Gujarat including Dang, Surat and Navsari. [2]

Purna has a drainage area of 2431 km2 and it travels 180 km before emptying into the Arabian Sea. [3] Zankhri River is the main tributary of Purna. [4] Purna Wildlife Sanctuary, declared a protected area in July 1990, derives its name from the river. [5]

Navsari is a city in southern Gujarat and is situated on the banks of Purna within a few kilometres of the river's delta. The delta is situated west of the city where the river empties into the Gulf of Khambhat. [6]

Rare and diverse species of mangroves are found in the Purna estuary near Navsari. [7] [8]

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