Puzhakkal River

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
Puzhakkal River in Thrissur City
Location
CountryIndia
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationKillannoor Hills
  elevation525 m (1,722 ft)
Mouth 
  location
Thrissur Kole Wetlands
Length29 km (18 mi)

References

  1. River Disputes in India: Kerala Rivers Under Siege by S. N. Sadasivan. Mittal Publications. Retrieved 18 October 2012.
  2. "Shodhganga" (PDF). Puzhakkal. Retrieved 18 October 2012.


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