Tag: geography

Belagavi district has historically held a leading position in total land area under irrigation in Karnataka due to its large size and various irrigation projects.

• The erstwhile Mysore State held the distinction of establishing the first major hydroelectric power generating station at Shivanasamudra.
  
• The first hydro electric power station became operational on June 30, 1902.

Belagavi district has a high concentration of well irrigation facilities, contributing to its status as a major agricultural district in the state.

Kodagu is a hilly, forest-rich district with high rainfall, which results in a lower percentage of land under traditional irrigation compared to the plains districts.

The Mahatma Gandhi Hydro-Electric Project, located at Jog Falls, was commissioned in 1947 to harness the power of the Sharavathi river.

The Shivanasamudra project is built on the Cauvery river, utilizing the natural waterfalls to generate electricity.

The Gerusoppa project, also known as the Sharavathi Tail Race project, is constructed on the Sharavathi river.

The Kali river originates in the Western Ghats and flows westwards into the Arabian Sea, unlike the other rivers listed which flow eastwards towards the Bay of Bengal.

Karnataka is a leading state in India for hydro-electric power generation due to its extensive river systems and favorable topography.

The Cauvery river basin covers Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and the Union Territory of Puducherry.