Pamba River of Kerala: Origin, Course, Tributaries

 

The Pamba River is an important west-flowing river of Kerala.

  • Origin: Pulachimalai Hill / Peerumedu Plateau

  • Location: Western Ghats

  • Length: approximately 176 km

  • Flows entirely through Kerala

  • Drains into the Vembanad Lake/backwater system

  • Important tributaries include Kakkiyar, Kakkattar and Kallar.

  • It is closely associated with Sabarimala and Kerala's cultural geography.

Key Pointers

  • Western Ghats → source.

  • Kerala → entire course.

  • West-flowing river.

  • Vembanad Lake → important terminal water system.

  • Sabarimala → major cultural association.

  • Basin area → about 2,235 sq km.