Gosthani River

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Boat in River Gosthani at Bheemunipatnam
Many Important Buddhist sites of Northern Andhra Pradesh lie along the basin of River Gosthani as Pavurallakonda, Gudiwada Dibba, Pellikonda and Boni

The Gosthani river is a river in India. It rises in the

south-west monsoon.[citation needed] There are several red sand hills near Bheemunipatnam, where the Gosthani joins the Bay of Bengal, which are reminiscent of the Chambal ravines. These are thought to have been formed six millennia ago due to shifts in the river's course following tectonic activity.[5] The river joins the Bay of Bengal at Bhimli where it forms an estuary.[6]

Historic places

Bheemunipatnam or Bhimli, located at the confluence of the river with the Bay of Bengal was one of the earliest outposts of the

Buddhist settlements at Pavuralakonda, near Bhimli and at Gudiwada have been excavated. The river is thought to have provided the inhabitants with drinking water and the estuary at Bhimli facilitated sea-borne trade.[6][9]

Waterworks

Eastern Ghats view over Gosthani Reservoir at Tatipudi

The Gosthani's waters are diverted for agricultural and industrial purposes and the river is the chief source of drinking water to the cities of Vizianagaram and Visakhapatnam.[citation needed] Several infiltration wells have been sunk on the Gosthani's riverbed to extract water especially during the summer months.[10] The Thatipudi Reservoir Project with a capacity of 3 TMC was built on the Gosthani during 1963-68 and is located in the Gantyada Mandal of the Vizianagaram district. It irrigates 15,378 acres (62.23 km2) of land in Vizianagaram district and provides drinking water to Visakhapatnam.[11] The Chaparai Falls, situated in a verdant valley, is on the Gosthani river.[12] The Visakhapatnam to Srikakulam leg of the Golden Quadrilateral Highway crosses the Gosthani at Tagarapuvalasa where a new bridge was inaugurated in 2003.[13]

Environmental issues

The decision to grant

borewells is thought to have had serious consequences on the water table and water security of over 100,000 people in the region.[16]

Image Gallery

  • Gosthani River during monsoon near Borra Caves
    Gosthani River during monsoon near Borra Caves
  • River Gosthani at Bhimasingi
    River Gosthani at Bhimasingi
  • River Gosthani at Thagarapuvalasa
    River Gosthani at Thagarapuvalasa
  • Sunset over River Gosthani at Thagarapuvalasa
    Sunset over River Gosthani at Thagarapuvalasa
  • River Gosthani at Bheemunipatnam
    River Gosthani at Bheemunipatnam
  • Sunset reflections over River Gosthani
    Sunset reflections over River Gosthani
  • Boat in River Gosthani at Bheemunipatnam beach
    Boat in River Gosthani at Bheemunipatnam beach

References

  1. ^ Ganesh, B (April 2013). "Studies on textural characteristics of sediments from Gosthani River Estuary - Bheemunipatnam, A.P., East Coast of India" (PDF). Journal of the Indian Geophysical Union. 17 (2): 139. Retrieved 30 June 2013.
  2. ^ "A journey into the heart of nature". The Hindu Businessline. 10 April 2013. Retrieved 27 June 2013.
  3. ^ Bay of Bengal Large Marine Ecosystem Project - Country Report on Pollution (India) (PDF). 2011. p. 18.
  4. ^ "IRRIGATION PROFILE: VISAKHAPATNAM DISTRICT". Government of Andhra Pradesh. Archived from the original on 20 August 2010. Retrieved 27 June 2013.
  5. ^ "Protect the landmark for the future". The Hindu. 28 March 2009. Archived from the original on 29 June 2013. Retrieved 27 June 2013.
  6. ^ a b Indian Archaeology 2000-2001 - A Review (PDF). New Delhi: Archaeological Survey of India. 2006. pp. 2, 3.
  7. ^ "Fifteen decades of glory". The Hindu. 25 September 2010. Archived from the original on 16 October 2010. Retrieved 27 June 2013.
  8. ^ "Andhra's English past". Deccan Herald. 19 February 2012. Retrieved 27 June 2013.
  9. ^ "Evidence of Buddhist site found". The Hindu. 9 October 2012. Retrieved 27 June 2013.
  10. ^ "Visakhapatnam's water problems may continue". The Hindu. 12 April 2006. Archived from the original on 19 April 2006. Retrieved 27 June 2013.
  11. ^ Irrigation profile of Vizianagaram district. Thatipudi Reservoir Project Archived 2007-09-28 at the Wayback Machine
  12. ^ "Green valley of delight". Deccan Herald. 14 April 2013. Retrieved 27 June 2013.
  13. ^ "New bridges to be inaugurated in AP". The Hindu Businessline. 11 December 2003. Retrieved 27 June 2013.
  14. ^ "Death Of Red Earth Foretold". Outlook. 9 April 2012. Retrieved 27 June 2013.
  15. ^ "Tribal minister Kishore Chandra Deo to urge governors to use special powers to cancel mining leases in tribal areas". The Times of India. 11 October 2012. Archived from the original on 29 June 2013. Retrieved 27 June 2013.
  16. ^ "Beyond the last frontier". Frontline. 21 (19). 11–24 September 2004. Retrieved 27 June 2013.

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