Valapattanam River

The Valapattanam River is the largest river in the Kannur district, located in the South Indian state of Kerala.

Valapattanam
വളപട്ടണം നദി
A view of Valapattanam river from Parassinikkadavu Bridge.
Location
CountryIndia
StateKerala
DistrictKannur
Physical characteristics
Mouth 
  location
Arabian Sea (Azhikkal, India were Azhikkal port is situated)
  elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Length110 km (68 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionWest flowing river
LandmarksMuthappan temple

The Valapattanam River originates from the Brahmagiri hills in Bramhagiri Reserve Forest in Karnataka at an altitude of 900-1350m above sea level and drains into the Kannur district. Towns like Iritty, Irikkur, Parassinikkadavu, Valapattanam and Pappinisseri are on its banks. The Parassinikkadavu temple is also on the bank of this river.

Tributaries

  • Sreekandapuram river
  • Aralam river
  • Irikkur river
  • Bavali river


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