Which is the Western Ghats of Karnataka?
The range is known as Sahyadri in Maharashtra and Karnataka. The Western Ghats meet the Eastern Ghats at the Nilgiri mountains in northwestern Tamil Nadu. The Nilgiris connect the Biligiriranga Hills in southeastern Karnataka with the Shevaroys and Tirumala hills.
How many districts have Western Ghats in Karnataka?
four districts
A large chunk of the Western Ghats, which primarily stretches across four districts of Karnataka, lost 20,000 hectares (ha) of its area over the last 17 years — putting one of the world’s biological hotspots at risk.
Which district of Karnataka is at the western end?
It is situated on a tableland where the Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats converge into the complex, in the western part of the Deccan Peninsular region of India….Rainfall.
| District | Belgaum district |
|---|---|
| Taluk | Khanapur |
| Year | 2010 |
| Rainfall in mm | 10,068 |
| Elevation in metres | 785 |
Which river originates in the Western Ghats in Karnataka?
Cauvery The river Cauvery has its origin in the Western Ghats in Kodagu Dt. It flows for a length of 320 km in the State. The river flows generally in a south-east direction.
Which is the biggest Ghat in India?
1. Anamudi, The Pride of The State of Kerala. Anamudi, thehighest peak of the Western ghat is also the tallest peak in peninsular India and is located in the Idukki district of Kerala.
Which district is called Kashmir of Karnataka?
Karwar Town was built by the British in the year 1857 after the Mutiny. Kawar is also known as ‘Kashmir of Karnataka’.
Which soil is highest in Karnataka?
soils of Karnataka
| SOIL NAME (1) Black soil the surface | DISTRIBUTION District are belgam, bijapur,gulbarga and bidhar also part of raichur chitradurga and ballary |
|---|---|
| (3)Red and red loamy soil | Shimoga ,chikmagalur, hassan mysoreand coorg. |
| (4)Coastal alluvials | D.K,U.K |
| (5)Dark brown clayey soil | D.K,U.K coorge ,mysore |
Which district has lowest forest area in Karnataka?
Vijayapura, also known as Bijapur is the district with least forest area in the state. The total area of the recorded forest zone of Vijayapura is around 8,111 hectares constituting about 0.77 of the geographical area of the Vijayapura division which has the same limits as those of the district.
What is the old name of Karnataka?
the State of Mysore
The state is in the south western region of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956, with the passage of the States Reorganisation Act. Originally known as the State of Mysore /maɪˈsɔːr/, it was renamed Karnataka in 1973.
Which place is called Karnataka Kashmir?
Karwar
Karwar is named as “Kashmir of Karnataka” by Rabindranath Tagore on his visit to Karwar.
Which is longest river in Karnataka?
The Kaveri (or the Cauvery) is the largest river in the state and originates from the district of Coorg. It is often called the Dakshina Ganga (the Ganges of the South) and considered one of the sacred rivers of India.
Which is the shortest river in Karnataka?
| Tunga River | |
|---|---|
| State | Karnataka |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Gangamoola |
| • location | Chikmagalur district, Karnataka, India |
Are there any World Heritage Sites in Western Ghats?
A total of thirty-nine areas in the Western Ghats, including national parks, wildlife sanctuaries and reserve forests, were designated as world heritage sites in 2012 – twenty in Kerala, ten in Karnataka, six in Tamil Nadu and four in Maharashtra.
Where do the eastern and Western Ghats meet in Tamil Nadu?
The Western Ghats meet the Eastern Ghats at the Nilgiri mountains in northwestern Tamil Nadu. The Nilgiris connect the Biligiriranga Hills in southeastern Karnataka with the Shevaroys and Tirumala hills.
Which is the wettest place in the Western Ghats?
Kollur in Udupi district, Kokkali and Nilkund in Sirsi, Samse in Mudigere of Karnataka, and Neriamangalam in the Ernakulam district of Kerala are the wettest places in the Western Ghats. Heavy precipitation does occur in the surrounding regions due to the long continuity of the mountains without passes and gaps.
What are the major tributaries of the Western Ghats?
The majority of streams draining the Western Ghats join these rivers, and carry a large volume of water during the monsoon months. These rivers flow to the east due to the gradient of the land and drain out into the Bay of Bengal. Major tributaries include the Bhadra, Bhavani, Bhima, Malaprabha, Ghataprabha, Hemavathi and Kabini rivers.