Mahé River
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| Mahé River (Mayyazhipuzha) | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Western Ghats |
| Mouth | Arabian Sea |
| Basin countries | India |
| Length | 54 km (33.5 mi) |
Mahé River (also known as Mayyazhipuzha), is a river in South India. It flows through the state of Kerala and the coastal exclave of Mahé in Pondicherry. Prior to independence, the river was nicknamed as the "English Channel", because it separated British-ruled Thalassery from French-ruled Mahé.[1]
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[edit] Geography
The river originates in the hills of Wayanad in the Western Ghats, and traverses a total length of 54 km (33.5 mi) before culminating in the Arabian Sea at Mahé. The river passes through the villages of Naripetta, Vanimel, Iyyancode, Bhekiyad, Iringanoor, Tripangathur, Peringalam, Edachery, Kacheri, Eramala, Kariyad, Olavilam, Kunnumakkara, Azhiyoor and Mahé, thus covering an area of 394 km².[2] The northern boundary of Mahé town is defined by the river.
[edit] Economy
The economy of the region traversed by the river is significantly affected by its presence. Fishing is an important occupation for the people living in the vicinity of the river. A fishing harbour is under construction on the banks of the river. Tourism is yet another important contributor to the economy of the region. A two kilometre long promenade was recently constructed along the river by the Mahé Government, to improve the tourism prospects of the region.[3]
[edit] Trivia
M. Mukundan's magnum opus Mayyazhi Puzhayude Theerangalil (P. 1974 ; Malayalam for "On the banks of the Mahé River"), earned him the Kerala Government's award for the best novel published in the last 25 years.[4]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Did you know.... Facts about Thalassery. Tellicherry.com. Retrieved on 2006-08-06.
- ^ Official website of Kozhikode. Kozhikode. Government of Kerala. Retrieved on 2006-08-06.
- ^ South Asia News. Works for Mahé fishing harbour project inaugurated. onlypunjab.com. Retrieved on 2006-08-06.
- ^ Life and career. M Mukundan. keral.com. Retrieved on 2006-08-06.
