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Thamirabarani
River Name | Thamirabarani Also known as Tamraparni and Porunai |
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Flow Consistency | Perennial |
Origin of Thamirabarani | |
Origin | Agastyarkoodam peak of Pothigai hills |
Origin Location | Western Ghats |
Origin Elevation | 0 mtrs |
Origin Coordinates | 8 36'07"N 77 15'51"E |
Mouth of Thamirabarani | |
Mouth | Gulf of Mannar |
Mouth Location | |
Mouth Coordinates | 8 38'29"N 78 07'38"E |
Thamirabarani Flows Through | |
Major Cities/Districts | Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Ambasamudram and Palayamkottai |
States | Tamil Nadu |
Countries | India |
Basin of Thamirabarani | |
Flow Direction | West to East |
Length | 128 km |
Basin area | 4,400 km2 |
Tributaries of Thamirabarani | |
Left Tributaries | Karaiyar, Servalar, Gadananathi and Chittar |
Right Tributaries | Manimutharu and Pachaiyar |
Infrastructure on Thamirabarani | |
Dams and Reservoirs |