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The Tunga River is a river in Karnataka, India, that rises at Gangamoola in the Western Ghats. It runs for about 147 kilometers through the state before meeting the Bhadra River at Koodli near Shivamogga. The combined flow continues east as the Tungabhadra, a major tributary of the Krishna River, making Tunga important both as a regional watercourse and as one of the two rivers that give the Tungabhadra its name.
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Where does the Tunga River rise?
The Tunga rises at Gangamoola in Karnataka's Western Ghats. It then flows through the state before joining the Bhadra River.
How long is the Tunga River?
The Tunga runs for about 147 kilometers. It reaches the Bhadra near Koodli, close to Shivamogga.
Where do the Tunga and Bhadra rivers meet?
The two rivers meet at Koodli near Shivamogga in Karnataka. Their combined flow continues eastward as the Tungabhadra.
What river is formed by the Tunga and Bhadra?
The Tunga and Bhadra combine to form the Tungabhadra River. The Tungabhadra is a major tributary of the Krishna River system.
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