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| image_caption = [[Bhadra Dam#Project features|Bhadra dam]] near [[Bhadravati, Karnataka|Bhadravati]] and [[Tarikere]] border |
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The '''Bhadra |
The '''Bhadra''' is a river in [[Karnataka]] state in southern [[India]]. |
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It originates in Gangamoola near [[Kudremukha]], [[Western Ghats]] range, and flows east across the southern part of [[Deccan Plateau|Deccan]] Plateau, joined by its tributaries the Somavahini near Hebbe, Thadabehalla, and Odirayanahalla. It flows through the towns of [[Kudremukh]], [[Kalasa]], [[Horanadu]], [[Haluvalli]], [[Balehonnur]], Balehole and [[Narasimharajapura]]. The [[Bhadra Dam]] is built across the river at BRP -[[Bhadravathi, Karnataka|Bhadravathi]], [[Karnataka]], which forms the Bhadra reservoir (186 ft). From here the river continues its journey through the city of [[Bhadravathi, Karnataka|Bhadravathi]], [[Karnataka]]. The Bhadra meets the [[Tunga River]] at [[Koodli]], a small town near [[Shivamogga]]. The combined river continues east as the [[Tungabhadra River|Tungabhadra]], a major tributary of the [[Krishna River|Krishna]], which empties into the [[Bay of Bengal]]. |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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{{commons category|Bhadra River}} |
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*[http://wikimapia.org/302970/ Map of Bhadra River] |
*[http://wikimapia.org/302970/ Map of Bhadra River] |
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*[http://www.hindu.com/2006/02/03/stories/2006020305530300.htm |
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20121107010406/http://www.hindu.com/2006/02/03/stories/2006020305530300.htm Noisy scenes at meeting of Bhadra farmers, officials] |
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* [http://balehonnur.mw.lt Jabir bhr (Online Guide)] |
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20150421160609/http://balehonnur.mw.lt/ Jabir bhr (Online Guide)] |
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*[http://www.gisdevelopment.net/aars/acrs/1996/ts1/ts1008.asp Assessing Irrigation Performance of Rice-Based Bhadra Project in India] |
*[http://www.gisdevelopment.net/aars/acrs/1996/ts1/ts1008.asp Assessing Irrigation Performance of Rice-Based Bhadra Project in India] |
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070929125023/http://www.deccanherald.com/Content/Jun92007/state200706096449.asp Crocodiles are abundant in the Bhadra river] |
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070929125023/http://www.deccanherald.com/Content/Jun92007/state200706096449.asp Crocodiles are abundant in the Bhadra river] |
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| Bhadra River | |
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| Country | India |
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| • location | Gangamoola, Chikmagalur district, Karnataka |
| Mouth | |
• location | Tungabhadra River, Koodli, Karnataka |
The Bhadra is a river in Karnataka state in southern India.
It originates in Gangamoola near Kudremukha, Western Ghats range, and flows east across the southern part of Deccan Plateau, joined by its tributaries the Somavahini near Hebbe, Thadabehalla, and Odirayanahalla. It flows through the towns of Kudremukh, Kalasa, Horanadu, Haluvalli, Balehonnur, Balehole and Narasimharajapura. The Bhadra Dam is built across the river at BRP -Bhadravathi, Karnataka, which forms the Bhadra reservoir (186 ft). From here the river continues its journey through the city of Bhadravathi, Karnataka. The Bhadra meets the Tunga River at Koodli, a small town near Shivamogga. The combined river continues east as the Tungabhadra, a major tributary of the Krishna, which empties into the Bay of Bengal.
External links[edit]
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Bhadra River.
- Map of Bhadra River
- Noisy scenes at meeting of Bhadra farmers, officials
- Jabir bhr (Online Guide)
- Assessing Irrigation Performance of Rice-Based Bhadra Project in India
- Crocodiles are abundant in the Bhadra river
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