The Harangi originates in the Pushpagiri Hills of Western Ghats in Kodagu, Karnataka.[2] Heavy rainfall from the south-west monsoon is the source of water in the catchment area of Harangi river which is about 419.58 km2.[2] The length of the Harangi from its origin to the confluence with the Kaveri river is 50 km.[2] The Harangi joins the Kaveri near Kudige, 5 km north of Kushalnagar.
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Harangi hydroelectric project was set up by Energy Development Company Limited (EDCL) on the Left bank of Harangi Dam, parallel to left bank irrigation canal. The 9 megawatt (2×4.5 MW) project was started in April 1997, and was fully into commercial operation by July 1999. It falls under the "Small" category of hydropower projects (3-25 MW).
Phase-II of the project is to install a 6 megawatt unit, currently under planning.
Harangi Elephant Camp(2022-present)Edit
The third Elephant Camp in Kodagu at Harangi, which is the ninth elephant camp in Karnataka was inaugurated on October 10, 2022.
The State Government had released Rs. 80 lakh for the project that will ease the burden of the existing elephant camps. Already, Kodagu has two elephant camps, one at Dubare and another at Mathigodu near Anechowkur Gate that borders Mysuru. There are eight elephant camps in Karnataka including the two in Kodagu and the Harangi Camp will be the ninth in the State.[3]
harangi, located, near, hudgur, village, kushalnagar, taluk, kodagu, district, indian, state, karnataka, masonry, built, across, river, harangi, tributary, kaveri, located, about, away, from, heart, kushalnagar, town, reservoir, viewed, from, harangi, elephant. The Harangi Dam is located near Hudgur village Kushalnagar taluk in Kodagu district in the Indian state of Karnataka 1 The masonry dam is built across the river Harangi a tributary of the Kaveri 1 2 The dam is located about 9 km away from the heart of Kushalnagar town Harangi DamHarangi Dam Reservoir viewed from Harangi Elephant Camp amp Tree ParkLocationHudgur Kushalnagar Kodagu Karnataka IndiaCoordinates12 29 30 N 75 54 20 E 12 49167 N 75 90556 E 12 49167 75 90556Construction began1969Opening date1982Operator s Karnataka Irrigation DepartmentDam and spillwaysImpoundsHarangi RiverHeight164 ft 1 Length2775 ft 1 ReservoirTotal capacity8 50 Tmcft 1 Catchment area419 58 sq km 1 The Harangi originates in the Pushpagiri Hills of Western Ghats in Kodagu Karnataka 2 Heavy rainfall from the south west monsoon is the source of water in the catchment area of Harangi river which is about 419 58 km2 2 The length of the Harangi from its origin to the confluence with the Kaveri river is 50 km 2 The Harangi joins the Kaveri near Kudige 5 km north of Kushalnagar Wikimedia Commons has media related to Harangi Dam Contents 1 Hydroelectric Project 2 Harangi Elephant Camp 2022 present 3 Gallery 4 Notes 5 External linksHydroelectric Project EditHarangi hydroelectric project was set up by Energy Development Company Limited EDCL on the Left bank of Harangi Dam parallel to left bank irrigation canal The 9 megawatt 2 4 5 MW project was started in April 1997 and was fully into commercial operation by July 1999 It falls under the Small category of hydropower projects 3 25 MW Phase II of the project is to install a 6 megawatt unit currently under planning Harangi Elephant Camp 2022 present EditThe third Elephant Camp in Kodagu at Harangi which is the ninth elephant camp in Karnataka was inaugurated on October 10 2022 The State Government had released Rs 80 lakh for the project that will ease the burden of the existing elephant camps Already Kodagu has two elephant camps one at Dubare and another at Mathigodu near Anechowkur Gate that borders Mysuru There are eight elephant camps in Karnataka including the two in Kodagu and the Harangi Camp will be the ninth in the State 3 Gallery Edit nbsp Harangi Elephant Camp and Tree Park pic 1 nbsp Harangi Elephant Camp and Tree Park pic 2 nbsp Harangi Elephant Camp and Tree Park pic 3 nbsp Harangi Elephant Camp and Tree Park pic 4 nbsp Harangi Elephant Camp and Tree Park pic 5Notes Edit a b c d e f National Informatics Centre Karnataka a b c d National Informatics Centre Karnataka River Systems Of Karnataka https starofmysore com kodagu gets third elephant camp at picturesque harangi External links EditLocation on wikimapia Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Harangi Dam amp oldid 1175661524, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
