Bhavani River: Origin, Tributaries, Course, Dams

The Bhavani River is an important tributary of the Cauvery River.

It originates in the Nilgiri Hills of the Western Ghats and flows mainly through Kerala and Tamil Nadu before joining the Cauvery.

The river is important for irrigation and hydropower.

Bhavanisagar Dam is one of the major irrigation projects associated with the river.

Key Pointers

  • Major river system: Cauvery

  • Origin: Nilgiri Hills

  • Major state: Tamil Nadu

  • Bhavanisagar Dam → important irrigation project.

  • Joins Cauvery near Kodumudi region.

  • Important for inter-state water-resource issues.