Kariangode River

Kariankode River is a major river in Kasaragod district of Kerala state, India. Kariangode river is the second largest river in Kasaragod district. It is running through the hills and dales of Vellarikundu, Hosdurg and Payyanur Taluks. Kariangode River also known as Tejaswani River is one among the 44 rivers flowing through Kerala state. Places like Pulingome, Cherupuzha, Kakkadavu, Kayyur and Karindalam are situated at bank of this river.^[1][2]

Kariankode River Tejaswini River
Location
Country	India
States	Kerala, Karnataka
District	Kasaragod, Kannur, Kodagu
Towns	Pulingome, Cherupuzha, Cheemeni, Kayyur, Cheruvathur, Karindalam
Physical characteristics
Source	Padinalkad Ghat Reserve Forest, Karnataka
• location	Kodagu District, India
• elevation	1520 m
Mouth	Arabian Sea
• location	Near Thuruthy, Nileshwaram, India
• elevation	0 m (0 ft)
Length	64 km (40 mi)

Origin

Kariangode River originates from Coorg Hills in the reserve forest of Coorg in the state of Karnataka.

Tributaries

Chaithravahini River and Pulingom River are the two tributaries of Kariangode River.

Bridges on Kariangode River

There are many bridges over Kariangode River. The main bridges include Pulingome bridge, Cherupuzha Bridge, Kollada bridge, Kakadavu bridge, Mukkada bridge, Arayakadav bridge, Kariangode bridge and Kottapuram bridge. The longest is Kottapuram Bridge.