Nandalar River
Nandalar நண்டலாறு is a branch river of Cauvery River and flowing between Tiruvarur district and Mayiladuthurai district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It act as a border line for Thiruvarur and Mayiladuthurai Districts.
Nandalar Nandalaru | |
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Location | |
Country | India |
State | Tamil Nadu |
Region | South India |
Origin | Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• location | Kumbakonam |
• coordinates | 10°58′15.3″N 79°23′06.3″E |
• elevation | 20 m (66 ft) |
Mouth | Bay of Bengal |
• location | Tharangambadi, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu, India |
• coordinates | 11°01′07″N 79°51′20″E |
• elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
Length | 60 km (37 mi) |
Meaning
Nandalaru => Nandu(Crab)+Kal(Rock)+Aaru Crab's Fossil in Rock found in this river. So this river got the name as Nandalaru.
Origin
Nandalar is a branch of River Cauvery.Nandalar river split from Cauvery near Kumbakonam and it flown through Kumbakonam, Komal, Avazhikkarai, Nallaathur. It drained in Bay of Bengal between Chandrapadi and Tharangambadi
References
- "The district at a glance: Irrigation". Tiruvarur District. The District Collector, Thiruvarur District. Archived from the original on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
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