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The Bhadra River rises in the Western Ghats of Karnataka and flows east through the state. It joins the Tunga River at Kudli to form the Tungabhadra, which continues toward the Krishna basin. The Bhadra Dam near Lakkavalli impounds the river and provides water used for irrigation and other regional needs.
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Where does the Bhadra River begin?
The Bhadra rises in the Western Ghats of Karnataka and flows east across the state. It is one of the two major rivers that later form the Tungabhadra.
Where does the Bhadra join the Tunga River?
The Bhadra meets the Tunga at Kudli, near Shivamogga. From that confluence onward, the combined river is called the Tungabhadra and eventually joins the Krishna basin. [Bhadra River reference](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhadra_Dam)
What is the Bhadra Dam also called?
The Bhadra Dam is also known as the Lakkavalli Dam and is located on the Bhadra River. Its reservoir provides stored water used for irrigation and other regional needs.
Why is the Bhadra River important to Karnataka?
It supplies water to the Bhadra Reservoir and helps support irrigated agriculture in eastern Karnataka. Its connection with the Tungabhadra also links the river to the wider Krishna River system.
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