Yerla River
| Yerla River | |
|---|---|
Nandre Bandhara on Yerla River, Sangli | |
| Location | |
| Country | India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| Region | South Maharashtra |
| District | Satara, Sangli |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Mhaskoba Hills, Manjarwadi |
| • location | Khatav Taluka, Satara, Maharashtra, India |
| • coordinates | 17°52′47″N 74°16′2″E / 17.87972°N 74.26722°E |
| • elevation | 947 m (3,107 ft) |
| Mouth | Krishna River |
• location | Bramhanal, Sangli, Maharashtra, India |
• coordinates | 16°55′57″N 74°30′37″E / 16.93250°N 74.51028°E |
| Basin features | |
| Tributaries | |
| • left | Bhagyaganga River, Chand River |
| • right | Nandani River |
The Yerla River, alternatively Yerala River, is a tributary of Krishna River. It originates from the Mhaskoba hills in the extreme north of Khatav taluka of Satara district in Maharashtra. It flows along a valley flanked by the Vardhangad range to its right and the Mahimangad range to its left and its total length is about 125 km. In Satara district, it passes through Mol, Lalgun, Pusegaon, Khatav, Vaduj and Nimsod. Later in Sangli district it joins Krishna River near Brahmanal. The Yerala is a nonperennial river. This river is a major source of irrigation in the eastern part of Satara district and Sangli district in Maharashtra and helpful for seasonal agriculture production. The drainage network influences the economic and social development of people.