Monday, November 26, 2007

KALLADA FLOWS

KALLADAYAR

This originates from Kulathupuzha Hills near Ponmudi, flows through Pathanapuram, Kunnathur, Kottarakkara and Kollam Taluk merges into the Ashtamudi Lake. The tributary river is Kulathupuzha, Chenthurnipuzha and Kalthuruthipuzha. Pongumalayar, originates from Karimal Kadaikkal, Girikalayar, Originates from Girikal Hills and Shankalipalamaru, originates from Ponmudi Hills are joined into the Kolathupuzha. It has a length of 121 kms.The Historical Hanging Bridge is across this river at Punalur. The famous waterfall 'Palaruvi' is in this river. Kallada Irrigation Project in Parappara near Thenmala and Ottakkal Irrigation Project are situated in this river.
Punalur Paper mills Ltd was established here by British in 1888.A&F.Harvey started this mill as a joint stock company.

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