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The Varada river originates near Vardamoola in Sagara of Karnataka. It flows through the Western Ghats and enters the central districts of Karnataka, (Haveri and Bellary). The river joins the Tungabhadra River at Galaganath. [3] It is important to the wellbeing of the Kannada people along its course.
The Wardha River, also known as the Varada River, is a major river in Vidarbha, Maharashtra, which originates in the Satpura Range and flows into the Wain ganga river to form the Pranhita river which finally joins the Godavari river. [1] [2] [3]
Map of India showing the major rivers. With a land area of 3,287,263 km 2 (1,269,219 sq mi) consisting of diverse ecosystems, India has many rivers systems and perennial streams. [1] The rivers of India can be classified into four groups – Himalayan, Deccan, Coastal, and Inland drainage.
Sagar Marikamba Temple. Sagara is a city located in the Indian state of Karnataka.It is also a sub divisional and a taluk headquarters. Located in the Sahyadri Mountain range on the banks of river Varada, it is known for its proximity to Jog Falls and to the historical places of Ikkeri, Keladi and Varadamoola.
An underground power station built by KPCL uses water from this river near Hosangadi in Udupi district. [1] The dam is near Yadur near Masthikatte, Shimoga District. Many villages got surrounded by water of this dam. Varahi lift irrigation project, using the waters of Varahi river is being constructed since 1979 near Siddapura village of Udupi ...
The total catchment area of the river is 69,552 km 2 (26,854 sq mi) up to its confluence with the Krishna and it is 28,177 km 2 (10,879 sq mi) up to Tungabhadra Dam. It is influenced chiefly by the South-West monsoon. It is a perennial river, but the summer flows dwindle to as low as 2.83 to 1.42 cumec (100 to 50 cusec). [1]
Varada; Vedavathi River; Vrishabhavathi River [4] [5] [6] West flowing rivers. Jog Falls are the highest plunge waterfalls in India, formed by Sharavathi River.
The Tungabhadra Dam, also known as Pampa Sagar, is a water reservoir constructed across the Tungabhadra River in the Hosapete-Koppal confluence in Karnataka, India.It is a multipurpose dam serving irrigation, electricity generation, flood control, etc. for the state.