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Last Updated:: 04/03/2024
Nileswar, Kariangode and Kavvayi
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NILESWAR
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KARIANGODE
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KAVVAYI
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Basin area, km2
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190
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561
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143
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Basin area in Kerala State, km2
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190
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429
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143
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Basin area in neighbouring State, km2
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132 (Karnataka)
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District of Kerala in which basin are located
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Kasaragod & Kannur
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Kasaragod & Kannur
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Kasaragod & Kannur
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Origin of River
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Kinanur Elevation.m : 140
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Padinalkad Elevation.m : 1520
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Cheemeni Elevation.m : 385
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Length of main stream, km
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46
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64
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31
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Main tributaries
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Aryangal Thodu, Baigote Hole
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Mundore,
Padiamala Hole,
Ariakadavu Hole
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Average annual rainfall, mm
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3600
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3600
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3600
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Important rainguage stations marked on the map(with code numbers)
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1. Hosdurg (1)
2. Nileswaram(2)
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1. Pilicode (3)
2. Kakkadavu(4)
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1. Payyannur(5)
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Important discharge stations marked on the map(with code numbers)
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1. Nileswaram(2)
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1. Kakkadavu (1)
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Average annual stream flow (computed), Mm
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1356
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Water requirement for wetland for three crops, Mm3
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171
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171
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343
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Water requirement for gardenland , Mm3
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158
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158
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184
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Water requirement for domestic use (2021 AD), Mm3
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36
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36
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27.1
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Water requirement for industrial use (2021 AD), Mm3
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45
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45
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45
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Major/Medium irrigation project investigated
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Kakkadavu
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Navigate length of river, km
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11.2
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24
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9.6
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