Bhavani River
| Bhavani River | |
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Bhavani River | |
Headwaters of the Bhavani River | |
| Location | |
| Country | India |
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| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Western Ghats |
| Mouth | |
• location | Kaveri |
| Length | 234 km (145 mi) |
Bhavani is an Indian river which flows through the states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. It originates in the Nilgiris in the Western Ghats in Tamil Nadu, and flows westwards into Kerala for some distance, before turning east, and flowing back towards Tamil Nadu. It stretches for 234 km (145 mi), and joins the Kaveri at Kooduthurai. The river basin covers an area of 1,410 km2 (540 sq mi) across three districts in Tamil Nadu. The major tributaries include the Moyar, and Siruvani Rivers. There are multiple dams across the river, including the Upper Bhavani, Bhavanisagar dam, and Kodiveri dam.