Thirumanimutharu River (tributary of Kaveri)

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Thirumanimutharu river
Native nameதிருமணிமுத்தாறு (Tamil)
Location
Country Salem District, Namakkal district
India
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationManjavadi
, Shevaroy Mountain at Yercaud
  coordinates 11°46′45″N78°12′12″E / 11.77917°N 78.20333°E / 11.77917; 78.20333
  elevation1,515 meters (4,970 ft)
Mouth  
  location
Nanjai Edayar at Namakkal district
  coordinates
11°05′58″N78°02′04″E / 11.09944°N 78.03444°E / 11.09944; 78.03444
  elevation
121 meters (397 ft)
Length120 kilometers (75 mi)

The Thirumanimutharu River originates form Manjavadi village in the Shevaroy Mountain Range and flows through the Salem and Namakkal districts of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It rises in the Yercaud hills. [1] Thirumanimutharu River joins the Cauvery at the Nanjai Edayar village in Namakkal.

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Places on the river bank

Manjavadi, Yercaud hills, Salem City, Vennandur, Aathumedu, Serukalai, Melsathamboor, Ramadevam, Koodacheri, Pillur, Paramathi Nanjai Edayar.

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References

  1. "Thirumanimutharu River". Archived from the original on 28 September 2011.