Sathar Island

Sathar island

Sathar Island ( 10°11′26.34″N76°11′28.88″E / 10.1906500°N 76.1913556°E / 10.1906500; 76.1913556 ) is an island located in a distributary of the Periyar River in the Ernakulam district of the Indian state of Kerala. ^[1] The land strip is about 2 km in length and 156 acres in area. The population is below 500. It is connected to the main land by Sathar island bridge.

Sathar island a view from the bridge

History

The mainland Sathar Island is believed to be created in mid 1800s.^{[ citation needed ]} The original strip of land was much smaller and the main land is man-made island filled with soil.^{[ citation needed ]}

References

• India portal
• Islands portal

1. "Verdict on sale of Sathar island set aside- The New Indian Express". 19 October 2022. Retrieved 18 April 2025.

Further reading

• Rajeev, K R (4 May 2012). "Govt looks away from Waqf's 'land deals'". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 March 2016.

External links

• "Sathar island will soon become a centre for Oyster farming, courtesy CMFRI". India Environment Portal.

10°11′17″N76°11′17″E / 10.188°N 76.188°E / 10.188; 76.188