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    The Sharavati river originates in the Western Ghats in Karnataka and flows 132 km northwest before emptying into the Arabian Sea. It was dammed at Linganamakki and Gerusoppa to form the Sharavati Hydroelectric Project, which includes three power stations with a total installed capacity of 1330 MW. The river is vital to Karnataka's development, powering industries and agriculture as well as forming Jog Falls, the highest waterfall in India.

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    The Sharavati river originates in the Western Ghats in Karnataka and flows 132 km northwest before emptying into the Arabian Sea. It was dammed at Linganamakki and Gerusoppa to form the Sharavati Hydroelectric Project, which includes three power stations with a total installed capacity of 1330 MW. The river is vital to Karnataka's development, powering industries and agriculture as well as forming Jog Falls, the highest waterfall in India.

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    The Sharavati river originates in the Western Ghats in Karnataka and flows 132 km northwest before emptying into the Arabian Sea. It was dammed at Linganamakki and Gerusoppa to form the Sharavati Hydroelectric Project, which includes three power stations with a total installed capacity of 1330 MW. The river is vital to Karnataka's development, powering industries and agriculture as well as forming Jog Falls, the highest waterfall in India.

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    The River

    The Sharavati is one of the most important rivers of Karnataka.

    Originating at a height of 730m near Ambuthirtha, in Shimoga district,


    the Sharavati river flows in a north-west direction.

    In its long, 132-km journey, entirely within Karnataka state, a major


    part of the river flows in the Western Ghats.

    The Sharavathi is joined by several tributaries like : Nandiholay,


    Mavina holay, Haridravathi, Nagodiholay Etc.,

    The Taming of Sharavati

    The Sharavati Hydroelectric Project was


    planned to tap the electricity generating
    potential of the river. There are 3 power
    generating stations in this project.

    The river has been dammed at 2 places,


    Linganamakki in Shimoga district and
    Gerusoppa in Uttara Kannada district.

    Linganamakki dam is 2.4 Kms. in length and


    was constructed in the year 1964. It was
    designed to hold 4368 mil cubic mtrs of Water.

    Gerusoppa dam project was completed in the


    year 2002. It's main purpose is to generate
    electricity.

    Jog, Highest Water Fall of India


    Jog Falls: The highest
    Water fall in India is
    formed by the Sharavati
    river at Jog.
    It falls from a height of 293
    mtrs. It has 4 different
    segments called: Raja,
    Rani, Roarer and Rocket.
    The falls are mightiest
    when water is released
    from Linganamakki dam.

    Along The River

    The Sharavati river passes through many towns and


    villages. The upper part flows through Shimoga district
    and the lower through Uttara Kannada. In Shimoga, it
    passes through 2 important towns, Hosanagara and
    Sagara.

    Ramachandrapura Mutt, and Ambuthirtha are some of


    the places located on the banks of Sharavati, which
    have religious significance for Hindus.

    Honnemardu is an Island created by the back-waters


    of Linganamakki dam. This is a paradise for birdwatchers and water sport enthusiasts(see pic)

    Honnavar an important town in the Uttara Kannada


    district is the place where the Sharavati meets the
    Arabian sea. At Bhatkal the Konkan Rail Bridge is built
    across the river (see pic)

    The Industries
    Many industries utilise the water of
    the river Sharavati.
    Some of these most famous
    industries are : Vishweshwaraya
    Iron and Steel Limited and Mysore
    Paper Mills at Bhadravati.

    The Light of Karnataka

    The Sharavati river is vital in the progress


    of Karnataka, helping us in agriculture,
    industrial growth, forestry, eco-tourism,
    and most importantly, generation of
    electricity.

    The Taming of Sharavati

    The Sharavathi Hydro Electric Project is


    today the backbone of Karnatakas power
    generating arsenal. The Sharavathi
    Generating Station with its 10 Units has an
    installed capacity of 1035 MW and the
    Linganamakki Dam Powerhouse with 2 units
    has an installed capacity of 55 MW. To
    further tap the potential of the Sharavathi
    river, KPCL has installed at the Gerusoppa
    Dam Project, four generating Units of 60
    MW each, totaling to 240 MW.

    The unique feature of the Sharavathi Project


    is the establishment of 1035 MW resource
    under one roof, with an annual yield of 5000
    MU.The project has equipment from US,
    Canada, France, Japan and other specified
    markets

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