Achankovil
Achankovil is a 128 km (80 mi) long west flowing river in Kerala, India. It flows through the districts of Kollam, Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha. The river drains vast tract of fertile plains of Upper Kuttanad in the Alappuzha and Pathanamthitta districts. It also sustains numerous urban settlements along its course such as Konni, Pathanamthitta, Pandalam and Mavelikkara.
| Achankovil River Achankovil aar | |
|---|---|
Location of the mouth in Kerala Achankovil (India) | |
| Native name | അച്ചന്കോവിലാറ് (Malayalam) |
| Location | |
| Country | India |
| State | Kerala |
| Districts | Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha |
| Cities | Konni, Pathanamthitta, Pandalam, Mavelikkara, |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Pasukidamettu, Rishimalai and Ramakkalteri rivers originating from Devarmalai of Western ghats |
| • elevation | 700 m (2,300 ft) |
| Mouth | Pamba |
• location | Veeyapuram |
• coordinates | 9°19′0″N 76°28′0″E |
| Length | 128 km (80 mi) |
| Basin size | 1,484 km2 (573 sq mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Landmarks | Thazhoor Bhagavathy Kshetram, Thrippara Shiva temple,Valamchuzhy Devi Kshetram,Pandalam Valiyakoickal Sastha temple, Pandalam palace,(Mattom mahadeva temple), Pandalam Mahadeva temple, Kandiyoor Mahadeva temple, Chettikulangara Devi temple, Venmani Sargakavu temple, Konni Muringa Mangalam Mahadeva temple |
| Bridges | Kaippattor bridge, Pandalam bridge, Vettiyar bridge, Parakkadavu Bridge ,Pulakadavu bridge, Chamakkavu pedestrian bridge, Kollakadu bridge, Valiyaperumpuzha bridge, Prayikkara bridge, Pottamelkkadavu bridge, Konni Bridge |
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