Kariankode River
Tejaswini River
Location
CountryIndia
StatesKerala, Karnataka
DistrictKasaragod, Kannur, Kodagu
TownsPulingome, Cherupuzha, Cheemeni , Kayyur, Cheruvathur, Karindalam
Physical characteristics
SourcePadinalkad Ghat Reserve Forest, Karnataka
  locationKodagu District, India
  elevation1520 m
MouthArabian Sea
  location
Near Thuruthy, Nileshwaram, India
  elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Length64 km (40 mi)

Kariankode River is a major river in Kasaragod district of Kerala state, India. Kariangode river is the second largest river in Kasaragod district. It is running through the hills and dales of Vellarikundu, Hosdurg and Payyanur Taluks. Kariangode River also known as Tejaswani River is one among the 44 rivers flowing through Kerala state. Places like Pulingome, Cherupuzha, Kakkadavu, Kayyur and Karindalam are situated at bank of this river.[1][2]

Origin

Kariangode River originates from Coorg Hills in the reserve forest of Coorg in the state of Karnataka.

Tributaries

Chaithravahini River and Pulingom River are the two tributaries of Kariangode River.

Bridges on Kariangode River

There are many bridges over Kariangode River. The main bridges include Pulingome bridge, Cherupuzha Bridge, Kollada bridge, Kakadavu bridge, Mukkada bridge, Arayakadav bridge, Kariangode bridge and Kottapuram bridge. The longest is Kottapuram Bridge.

References

  1. "Kerala State - Everything about Kerala".
  2. "About the Rivers of Kerala".
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