Kakkad River or Kakkattar is a tributary of the Pamba river, the third longest river in the South Indian state of Kerala.[1] The river passes through places like Angamoozhy, Seethathodu, Manakkayam, Maniyar and joins the Pamba river at Perunad.[2]

Kakkad River
Kakkattar
Perunad weir built on Kakkad river
Kakkattar is located in Kerala
Kakkattar
Location of the mouth in Kerala
Kakkattar is located in India
Kakkattar
Kakkattar (India)
Native nameകക്കാട്ടാർ (Malayalam)
Location
CountryIndia
StateKerala
DistrictPathanamthitta
Physical characteristics
MouthPamba
 • location
Perunad
 • coordinates
9°22′03″N 76°50′48″E / 9.36750°N 76.84667°E / 9.36750; 76.84667
 • elevation
16 m (52 ft)
Basin features
LandmarksKakkattu Koikkal Sree Dharma Sastha Temple
CitiesAngamoozhy
Seethathodu
Perunad
BridgesAngamoozhy bridge
Seethathodu bridge
Manakkayam bridge
Swing bridge
Perunad bridge
Poovathummood bridge
DamsAllunkal dam
Karikayam dam
Maniyar dam
Perunad weir

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Facts and Information about Pamba River". www.indiamapped.com. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
  2. ^ "വെളിച്ചം പകരുമീ കക്കാട്ടാർ". Deshabhimani (in Malayalam). Retrieved 2 July 2023.