Chandragiri_River
Chandragiri River
River in India
The Chandragiri River or Payaswini also known as the Perumpuzha River,[1][2][3] is the longest river in Kasaragod district, Kerala, India. The River Is A Historical Treasure Of Chemnad. It was named after the Mauryan emperor Chandragupta Maurya.[5][6][7]
The river originates in the Talakaveri Wildlife Sanctuary in the Western Ghats of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It flows through towns including Sullia, Jalsoor, Parappa, Adoor, Chengala, Kasaragod, and Chemnad later flows into the Arabian Sea. In Sullia taluk, it is the major water source for domestic and agricultural purposes. Chemnad Is Considered As The Land Of Chandragiri.