Chittar River

Chittar River and its five tributaries and numerous other contributing streams originate in the Courtallam hills of Tenkasi district in the state of Tamil Nadu in southern India. Together with its tributaries and streams, the Chittar River serves as an important source of irrigation for the region and is a major tributary of the Tambaraparani River along with the Manimuthar River.

Chittar
Chitranathi
Etymology'Little river' or 'Beautiful River'
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationCourtallam hills, Tamil Nadu
  elevation1,750 m (5,740 ft)
Length80 km (50 mi)
Basin features
WaterfallsCoutrallam Falls
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