Gayathripuzha River is one of the main

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of the

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, the second-longest river in

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. It originates from Nelliyampathi hills, passes through Kollengode,

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(Nemmara),

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and

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before joining the Bharathapuzha at Mayannur. It is the second largest tributary of the Bharathapuzha, by both length and discharge. The Gayathripuzha flows mainly through Palakkad district, except for the last few kilometres. The river is non-perennial like its parent river, and is also prone of

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. There is a dam built across this river at Cherakkuzhy near Pazhayannur.

Tributaries of Gayathripuzha

* Mangalam river - Largest and longest tributary. Joins Gayathripuzha in Plazhy at the border of Palakkad and Thrissur districts. * Ayalurpuzha * Vandazhippuzha * Meenkarappuzha * Chulliyar

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Rivers of Palakkad district Rivers of Thrissur district Bharathappuzha {{Kerala-river-stub