Sharavati

Sharavati
Sharavati River
Jog Falls formed by the Sharavati river.
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Location
CountryIndia
StateKarnataka
CitiesSiddapura, Sagar, Honnavar
Physical characteristics
SourceAmbutheertha
 • locationThirthahalli Taluk, Shimoga, Karnataka
 • coordinates13°47′33″N 75°10′35″E / 13.79250°N 75.17639°E / 13.79250; 75.17639
 • elevation730 m (2,400 ft)
MouthLaccadive Sea
 • location
Honnavar, Uttara Kannada, Karnataka
 • coordinates
14°17′57″N 74°25′25″E / 14.29917°N 74.42361°E / 14.29917; 74.42361
 • elevation
0 ft (0 m)
Length128 km (80 mi)
Basin size2,985 km2 (1,153 sq mi)
Discharge 
 • locationHonnavar

Sharavati is a river which originates and flows entirely within the state of Karnataka in India. It is one of the few westward flowing rivers of India and a major part of the river basin lies in the Western Ghats. The famous Jog Falls, located about 25 km from Siddapura, is formed by this river. The river itself and the regions around it are rich in biodiversity and are home to many rare species of flora and fauna.