Koodlu Hole
| Koodlu Hole | |
|---|---|
Location of Koodlu Hole in Kerala | |
| Location | |
| Country | India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Kasaragod district |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Pattighat Reserve Forest, Kodagu |
| • coordinates | 12.5000°N 75.2000°E |
| • elevation | 250 m |
| Mouth | Chandragiri River |
• location | Near Koodlu village, Kasaragod district |
• coordinates | 12°30′00″N 75°08′00″E / 12.50000°N 75.13333°E |
• elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Length | 18 km (11 mi) |
| Basin size | 85 km2 (33 sq mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Cities | Koodlu |
Koodlu Hole is a perennial stream and right-bank tributary of the Chandragiri River in Kasaragod district, Kerala, India.[1] It originates in the Pattighat Reserve Forest of Kodagu district, Karnataka, and flows approximately 18 km along the Kerala-Karnataka border before joining the Chandragiri near Koodlu village.[2]
Course
Koodlu Hole drains a basin of about 85 km2, forming part of the natural boundary between Kasaragod taluk and Sullia taluk in Karnataka.[3] It facilitates cross-border irrigation for paddy and areca nut crops in the lower reaches.[4]
Ecology
The Koodlu Hole passes through semi-evergreen forests of the Kodagu-Kasaragod border, supporting riparian flora like wild mango and cane thickets.[5] It hosts native fish species including Deccan mahseer and barbels, contributing to the regional aquatic food web, with peak flows during monsoons aiding migration.[6] Conservation includes joint Kerala-Karnataka patrols for watershed protection against illegal logging and siltation.[7]
References
- ^ "River System". Irrigation Design and Research Board, Government of Kerala. Retrieved 2 November 2025.
- ^ "About District". Kasaragod District Administration. Retrieved 2 November 2025.
- ^ "Kasaragod District Panchayat Profile" (PDF). Local Self Government Department, Government of Kerala. Retrieved 2 November 2025.
- ^ "Minor Irrigation Schemes". Irrigation Department, Government of Kerala. Retrieved 2 November 2025.
- ^ "Mogral, Chandragiri and Chittari Rivers". Environmental Information System, Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment. Retrieved 2 November 2025.
- ^ "Aquatic Ecosystems in Kerala". Kerala Forest Department, Government of Kerala. Retrieved 2 November 2025.
- ^ "Eco-Development Committees". Kerala Forest Department, Government of Kerala. Retrieved 2 November 2025.