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{{Short description|River in India}}
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| subdivision_name5  = [[Pimpri-Chinchwad]], [[Pune]]
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| source1            = Devghar village Taluka Mulshi (old Mulashi Peta before 1948)
| source1            = Devghar taluka
| source1_location  = Near [[Aamby Valley City|Aamby Valley]], [[Pune District]], [[Sahyadri]], [[Maharashtra]]
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| tributaries_left  = Nila River(Inside Mulshi dam submerged village Paritwadi peta Mulshi Nila River flows From Tamhini bk.),[Pawana River]
| tributaries_left  = Nila River, [[Pavana River]]
| tributaries_right  = [[Devnadi]], [[Ramnadi]], [[Mutha River]]
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The '''Mula''' is a river in [[Pune]], India. It is dammed near the Western Ghats at the [[Mulshi Dam]] that forms the Mulshi Lake.<ref name="getaway">{{cite news|title=Quick getaway: Mulshi dam, Chail |url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-04-12/news/31331134_1_chail-mulshi-kms |date=12 April 2012 |agency=The Economic Times (India)|access-date=7 July 2014}}</ref> Further downstream, in Pune city, it merges with the [[Pawana River]] on the left bank and [[Mutha River]] on the right bank to form the [[Mula-Mutha]] river, which later meets the [[Bhima River]].<ref name="riversystems">{{cite book|title=GAZETTEERS OF BOMBAY STATE – POONA|url=https://cultural.maharashtra.gov.in/english/gazetteer/Poona/PART%20I/Chap(1)/River%20Systems.htm |access-date=7 Jul 2014|publisher=Ministry of Culture and Tourism, [[Government of Maharashtra]]|chapter=RIVER SYSTEMS }}</ref>
The '''Mula''' is a river in [[Pune]], in [[Maharashtra]] state of India. It is dammed near the Western Ghats at the [[Mulshi Dam]] that forms the Mulshi Lake.<ref name="getaway">{{cite news|title=Quick getaway: Mulshi dam, Chail |url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-04-12/news/31331134_1_chail-mulshi-kms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130506205540/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-04-12/news/31331134_1_chail-mulshi-kms |url-status=dead |archive-date=6 May 2013 |date=12 April 2012 |agency=The Economic Times (India)|access-date=7 July 2014}}</ref> Further downstream, in Pune city, it merges with the [[Pawana River]] on the left bank and [[Mutha River]] on the right bank to form the [[Mula-Mutha]] river, which later meets the [[Bhima River]], which in turn is a tributary of [[Krishna River]].<ref name="riversystems">{{cite book|title=GAZETTEERS OF BOMBAY STATE – POONA|url=https://cultural.maharashtra.gov.in/english/gazetteer/Poona/PART%20I/Chap(1)/River%20Systems.htm |access-date=7 Jul 2014|publisher=Ministry of Culture and Tourism, [[Government of Maharashtra]]|chapter=RIVER SYSTEMS }}</ref>


The river forms the boundary between the limits of the [[Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation]] and the [[Pune Municipal Corporation]].This river goes from center of Pune city.<ref name="newbridge">{{cite news|title=Another bridge across Mula river in Dapodi planned |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Another-bridge-across-Mula-river-in-Dapodi-planned/articleshow/21471699.cms |date=30 July 2013 |agency=[[Times of India]]|location=Pune|access-date=7 July 2014}}</ref>
The river forms the boundary between the limits of the [[Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation]] and the [[Pune Municipal Corporation]].The Mula flows through the center of Pune city.<ref name="newbridge">{{cite news|title=Another bridge across Mula river in Dapodi planned |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Another-bridge-across-Mula-river-in-Dapodi-planned/articleshow/21471699.cms |date=30 July 2013 |agency=[[Times of India]]|location=Pune|access-date=7 July 2014}}</ref>


== Bridges ==
== Bridges ==
There are several bridges constructed on the river. The Rajiv Gandhi Bridge connecting Pune to Ravet crosses the river at [[Aundh (Pune)|Aundh]].<ref name="cuttrees">{{cite news |title=Pimpri-Chinchwad township cuts over 2,800 trees to widen Aundh-Ravet Road |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/flora-fauna/Pimpri-Chinchwad-township-cuts-over-2800-trees-to-widen-Aundh-Ravet-Road/articleshow/16985789.cms |first=Siddharth |last=Gaikwad |date=28 October 2012 |location=Pune|publisher=Times of India |access-date=7 July 2014}}</ref> The Harris Bridge crosses at Dapodi.<ref name="harrisbridge">{{cite news|title=17-yr-old dies after hitting pole on Harris Bridge |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/17-yr-old-dies-after-hitting-pole-on-harris-bridge/articleshow/19906123.cms |date=6 May 2013 |location=Pune|publisher=[[Times of India]]|access-date=7 July 2014}}</ref>
There are several bridges constructed on the river, including the Rajiv Gandhi Bridge, which connecting Pune to Ravet, crossing the river at [[Aundh (Pune)|Aundh]],<ref name="cuttrees">{{cite news |title=Pimpri-Chinchwad township cuts over 2,800 trees to widen Aundh-Ravet Road |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/flora-fauna/Pimpri-Chinchwad-township-cuts-over-2800-trees-to-widen-Aundh-Ravet-Road/articleshow/16985789.cms |first=Siddharth |last=Gaikwad |date=28 October 2012 |location=Pune|publisher=Times of India |access-date=7 July 2014}}</ref> and Harris Bridge over the Mula at Dapodi.<ref name="harrisbridge">{{cite news|title=17-yr-old dies after hitting pole on Harris Bridge |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/17-yr-old-dies-after-hitting-pole-on-harris-bridge/articleshow/19906123.cms |date=6 May 2013 |location=Pune|publisher=[[Times of India]]|access-date=7 July 2014}}</ref>


[[File:New-Holkar-Bridge-Over-Mula.jpg|thumb|250px|New Holkar Bridge]]
[[File:New-Holkar-Bridge-Over-Mula.jpg|thumb|250px|New Holkar Bridge]]
The Holkar bridge crosses the river near [[Khadki]].<ref name="mngl">{{cite news|title=Maharashtra Natural Gas team inspects damage to Mula river |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-maharashtra-natural-gas-team-inspects-damage-to-mula-river-1633899 |first=Rahul |last=Chandawarkar |date=5 January 2012 |agency=[[DNA (newspaper)]]|location=Pune|access-date=9 July 2014}}</ref>
The Holkar Bridge crosses the river near [[Khadki]].<ref name="mngl">{{cite news|title=Maharashtra Natural Gas team inspects damage to Mula river |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-maharashtra-natural-gas-team-inspects-damage-to-mula-river-1633899 |first=Rahul |last=Chandawarkar |date=5 January 2012 |agency=[[DNA (newspaper)]]|location=Pune|access-date=9 July 2014}}</ref>
[[File:Mula River from the west bank.jpg|thumb|Mula River from the west bank]]The Sangam Bridge crosses the [[Mutha River]] at Sangamwadi, just before their merger.<ref name="waste">{{cite news|title=PMC removes construction waste along Mutha riverbank |url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/pmc-removes-construction-waste-along-mutha-riverbank/482141/ |date=28 June 2009 |agency=[[The Indian Express]]|location=Pune |access-date=7 July 2014}}</ref>
[[File:Mula River from the west bank.jpg|thumb|Mula River from the west bank]]The Sangam Bridge crosses the [[Mutha River]] at Sangamwadi, just before their merger.<ref name="waste">{{cite news|title=PMC removes construction waste along Mutha riverbank |url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/pmc-removes-construction-waste-along-mutha-riverbank/482141/ |date=28 June 2009 |agency=[[The Indian Express]]|location=Pune |access-date=7 July 2014}}</ref>


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[[Category:Rivers of Maharashtra]]
[[Category:Rivers of Maharashtra]]
[[Category:Geography of Pune]]
[[Category:Geography of Pune]]
[[Category:Rivers of India]]

Latest revision as of 21:47, 20 October 2025


Mula
Mula River as viewed from Harris Bridge
Location
CountryIndia
StateMaharashtra
RegionDeccan Plateau
DistrictPune
CitiesPimpri-Chinchwad, Pune
Physical characteristics
SourceDevghar taluka
 • locationNear Aamby Valley, Pune District, Sahyadri, Maharashtra
Mouth 
 • location
Sangamwadi, Pune District, Pune city, Maharashtra, India
Length72 km
Basin features
Tributaries 
 • leftNila River, Pavana River
 • rightDevnadi, Ramnadi, Mutha River

The Mula is a river in Pune, in Maharashtra state of India. It is dammed near the Western Ghats at the Mulshi Dam that forms the Mulshi Lake.[1] Further downstream, in Pune city, it merges with the Pawana River on the left bank and Mutha River on the right bank to form the Mula-Mutha river, which later meets the Bhima River, which in turn is a tributary of Krishna River.[2]

The river forms the boundary between the limits of the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation and the Pune Municipal Corporation.The Mula flows through the center of Pune city.[3]

Bridges[edit | edit source]

There are several bridges constructed on the river, including the Rajiv Gandhi Bridge, which connecting Pune to Ravet, crossing the river at Aundh,[4] and Harris Bridge over the Mula at Dapodi.[5]

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New Holkar Bridge

The Holkar Bridge crosses the river near Khadki.[6]

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Mula River from the west bank

The Sangam Bridge crosses the Mutha River at Sangamwadi, just before their merger.[7]

Pollution and flooding[edit | edit source]

In 2010, areas surrounding the river experienced flash floods due to high levels of pollution and garbage dumped into the river.[8]

The College of Engineering, Pune (CoEP) holds an annual boating festival at the river near its premises. In 2012, it was found that the river was not navigable from Khadki to CoEP because the Maharashtra Natural Gas Limited had obstructed the flow of the river by constructing a mud path to lay a pipeline.[6]

In 2013, it was reported that there were dead fish in the river near Wakad. The Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation did not determine pollution in the river as the cause.[9]

Due to high levels of pollution, including 125 MLD of untreated sewerage water being discharged into the river by the Pune Municipal Corporation, the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board has classified the water quality to be of Class-IV.[10]

In 2014, the Pune Police discovered that cannabis plants were being grown on the riverbed near Kharadi.[11]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Quick getaway: Mulshi dam, Chail". The Economic Times (India). 12 April 2012. Archived from the original on 6 May 2013. Retrieved 7 July 2014.
  2. ↑ "RIVER SYSTEMS". GAZETTEERS OF BOMBAY STATE – POONA. Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Government of Maharashtra. Retrieved 7 July 2014.
  3. ↑ "Another bridge across Mula river in Dapodi planned". Pune. Times of India. 30 July 2013. Retrieved 7 July 2014.
  4. ↑ Gaikwad, Siddharth (28 October 2012). "Pimpri-Chinchwad township cuts over 2,800 trees to widen Aundh-Ravet Road". Pune: Times of India. Retrieved 7 July 2014.
  5. ↑ "17-yr-old dies after hitting pole on Harris Bridge". Pune: Times of India. 6 May 2013. Retrieved 7 July 2014.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Chandawarkar, Rahul (5 January 2012). "Maharashtra Natural Gas team inspects damage to Mula river". Pune. DNA (newspaper). Retrieved 9 July 2014.
  7. ↑ "PMC removes construction waste along Mutha riverbank". Pune. The Indian Express. 28 June 2009. Retrieved 7 July 2014.
  8. ↑ Biswas, Partha Sarthi (18 April 2012). "Mula river 'wasted', get set for flash floods this monsoon". Daily News and Analysis. Pune. Retrieved 7 July 2014.
  9. ↑ "Dead fish in Mula river raise concern". Pune. Times of India. 22 March 2013. Retrieved 9 July 2014.
  10. ↑ "MAJOR SOURCES OF POLLUTION in PUNE" (PDF). Maharashtra Pollution Control Board. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 9 July 2014.
  11. ↑ "More cannabis growth found on Mula-Mutha river bed". Pune. Indian Express. 2 March 2014. Retrieved 9 July 2014.

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