Key points about the Bhavani River

• The Bhavani River is an interstate river flowing through the states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
• It originates in the Nilgiri Hills of the Western Ghats in Tamil Nadu and initially flows into Kerala through the Silent Valley National Park.
• After flowing through Kerala, the river returns to Tamil Nadu and flows mainly through Coimbatore and Erode districts.
• It is approximately 217 kilometers long and is a perennial river, meaning it flows throughout the year.
• The Bhavani River is the second largest river in Tamil Nadu and a major tributary of the Cauvery River, joining it near the town of Bhavani.
• The river basin covers about 6,200 square kilometers, with 87% in Tamil Nadu, 9% in Kerala, and 4% in Karnataka.
• About 90% of the river's water is used for irrigation in agriculture.
• Major tributaries include the West and East Varagar rivers, Siruvani, Kodungarapallam, Coonoor, and Moyar rivers.
• Important dams on the river include the Bhavanisagar Dam (one of the largest earthen dams in the world) and the Kodiveri Dam.
• The Bhavani River holds ecological, agricultural, and cultural significance, with the Bhavani Sangameshwarar Temple located at its confluence with the Cauvery River.

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