Kundapur Taluk

Kundapura Taluk is a taluk located in Udupi district in the Indian state of Karnataka.

This article is about the Taluk. For its eponymous headquarters, see Kundapura.

Geography

Kundapur Taluk is bounded on the west by the Arabian Sea, on the south by Brahmavara Taluk, on the north by Byndoor Taluk, and the east by the Western Ghats.

Rivers

This taluk has several rivers and experiences heavy rainfall. The main rivers are the[1] Chakra, Souparnika, Varahi, Kubja, and Kheta. In fact, there are seven rivers or rivulets between Kundapur and Byndoor, a short distance of 36 km. They are Halady River, Kollur River, Chakra River, Rajadi, Nujadi, Yadamavina Hole and Uppunda Hole.[1]

References
  1. River Disputes in India: Kerala Rivers Under Siege By S. N. Sadasivan, Mittal Publications.(2003) Page:80.ISBN 8170999138, 9788170999133

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