Puzhakkal River is a westward flowing river in Thrissur District of Kerala State in India. It originates from Killannoor Hills and empties into Thrissur Kole Wetlands. The total length of the river is 29 kilometres and a total of 234 km2 drainage area. The main tributaries are Parathodu, Naduthodu, Poomalathadu and Kattachirathodu.[1][2]
Puzhakkal River | |
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Location | |
Country | India |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• location | Killannoor Hills |
• elevation | 525 m (1,722 ft) |
Mouth | |
• location | Thrissur Kole Wetlands |
Length | 29 km (18 mi) |
References
edit- ^ River Disputes in India: Kerala Rivers Under Siege by S. N. Sadasivan. Mittal Publications. 2003. ISBN 9788170999133. Retrieved 18 October 2012.
- ^ "Shodhganga" (PDF). Puzhakkal. Retrieved 18 October 2012.
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