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Nov 29, 2023 · About Tungabhadra River. It is a major river in the south Indian peninsula. It is a major tributary of the Krishna River. Origin: It is formed by the union of two rivers, Tunga and Bhadra, and hence the name. Both the Tunga and Bhadra Rivers originate on the eastern slopes of the Western Ghats.
Aug 21, 2021 · Tungabhadra dam also known as Pampa Sagar is a multipurpose dam built across Tungabhadra River in Hosapete, Ballari district of Karnataka. It was built by Dr. Thirumalai Iyengar in 1953.
Aug 22, 2022 · The Tungabhadra Dam, also known as Pampa Sagar, is a multifunctional dam on river Tungabhadra, located near Hosapete in Ballari district, Karnataka. It was constructed by Dr. Thirumalai Iyengar in 1953.
Aug 13, 2024 · Tungabhadra Dam, also known as Pampa Sagar, is a multipurpose dam constructed across the Tungabhadra River, a tributary of the Krishna River. The dam is near the town of Hospet in Karnataka.
The Tungabhadra River (Kannada: [t̪uŋɡɐbʱɐd̪rɐ]) starts and flows through the state of Karnataka, India, during most of its course, then through Andhra Pradesh, and ultimately joins the Krishna River near Murvakonda in Andhra Pradesh.
Nov 29, 2023 · The Tungabhadra River, with a length of approximately 531 kilometers, originates at the confluence of the Tunga and Bhadra rivers in the Western Ghats. It flows eastwards through the states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh before merging with the Krishna River.
Aug 13, 2024 · The Tungabhadra Reservoir, also known as the Tungabhadra Dam is a multipurpose dam located near Hospet in the Bellary district of Karnataka, India. 2. It was built across the Tungabhadra River, a major tributary of the Krishna River.
Aug 14, 2024 · Historical significance. The river was an important source of water for the Vijayanagara Empire. Hiriya canal drew water from a dam across the Tungabhadra and irrigated the cultivated valley that separated the “sacred centre” from the “urban core”.
Nov 30, 2023 · Importance. It is the lifeline of six chronically drought-prone districts in Karnataka (popularly known as the rice bowl of Karnataka) and Andhra Pradesh (Anantapur, Cuddapah, and Kurnool). It not only irrigates enormous areas of land in both states, but it also creates hydropower and aids in flood prevention.
The Tungabhadra Reservoir, primarily situated in Karnataka’s Vijayanagar district, covers an area of 378 square kilometers and is a key water source for irrigation, industrial use, and drinking water for both Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
