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Sight Address : Bharathapuzha River is spreads across the Palakkad and Malappuram districts. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Bharathapuzha River which has a length of 209 kms is the second longest river in Kerala. It is considered as the Nile of Kerala and is also called as Nila. It is also known by other names such as Kuttipuram puzha and Ponnaniyar. This river originates from Anaimalai hills of Western Ghats and flows towards the west direction. On the way many rivers join Bharathapuzha and finally flow into the Arabian Sea. The river spreads across the Palakkad and Malappuram districts.The river has many tributaries some of which are Thuthapuzha, Gayathripuzha, Kalpathipuzha, Kannadipuzha etc. The river is not suitable for navigation except at areas where it joins the sea. The Bharathapuzha basin is the largest river basin in Kerala. A portion of this river is in Tamil Nadu also. As most of the river lies in dry areas such as Tamil Nadu and Palakkad the water flow is comparatively less. The construction of dams also resulted in less water flow.
Bharathapuzha River
HistoryEdit
Bharathapuzha River has 11 reservoirs in this river and there are still some under construction. The largest of all the dams in this river is the Malampuzha dam. Some other dams include Walayar dam, Pothundi dam, Chulliyar dam, Meenkara dam etc. The water from these reservoirs is useful for irrigational purposes. There is a Regulator cum bridge constructed at Thrithala, the main aim of which is water supply.
Must SeeEdit
Attraction
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Best Season to VisitEdit
The Best season to visit Malappuram is during the months of September to March as the weather conditions are pleasant.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
1 hours.
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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Akbar Restaurant – Malapuram ; 19/287 Perintalmanna Road Malappuram,Amminikkad, Malapuram – 679322 , India. ; Ph/M – Phone : 0483-2733661 ; Food Serve – serves Indian cuisine, Indian Restaurant
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : It is linked by motorable roads to many towns in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. taxi or a cab is easily available to reach the Attraction.
BUS : State run buses and private buses are frequently available to reach Malappuram. It is well connected by roads and easily reached from major districts of Kerala.
Train : There is a small station at Tirur, 44km south of Kozhikode.
Air : The Nearest airport is at Kozhikode, 36km away.
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Things to CarryEdit
- Carry plenty of water and camera.
Safety / WarningEdit
- The city has more or less the same climatic conditions prevalent else-where the state. The climate is generally mild hot and humid in nature. However the South West Monsoon is usually very heavy.
HelplineEdit
- Police Control Room, Malappuram : 100/0483-2734966
- E.M.S MEMORIAL CO-OPERATIVE HOSPITAL & RESEARCH CENTRE Ltd. : 04933-225496
- Malappuram Fire Station : 101/0491-2537101
