AMBUTHIRTHA: Birth Place of river Sharavathi

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Birth Place of river Sharavathi.
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The Sharavathi is a river flowing through Karnataka state, India. The river originates at Ambuthirtha in Thirthahalli taluk, flows north-west through the Western Ghats forming the Jog Falls before joining the Arabian Sea at Honavar.

The hydroelectric power plants, Mahatma Gandhi Hydroelectric Power Station and the Sharavati Valley Project, are built on this river. These form a significant portion of the electricity supply for the state of Karnataka in India.

The Sharavathi river basin is rich in biodiversity. In a survey conducted in the basin, 23 amphibians belonging to the families of Bufonidae, Ichthyophiidae, Microhylidae, Ranidae and Rhacophoridae were recorded. Out of these 23 amphibians, 15 species are endemic to the Western Ghats.
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Coordinates:   13°47'32"N   75°10'36"E

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  • Name of this plase is nonabur. Here we can find the birth plase of river sharavathi. And also a temple of rama.
  • Thank you,it became very helpful for my project.........
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