Purna River (Gujarat)

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Purna River view from Mahal Campsite

Purna is one of the major rivers in the Indian state of Gujarat. The river has its origins in Saputara Hill ranges in the Dang district of Gujarat. Purna river has a drainage area of 2431 km2 and it travels 180 km before joining with Arabian sea. Zankhri river is main tributary of Purna river.[1] Purna Wildlife Sanctuary was declared a sanctuary in July 1990,[2] derives its name from the Purna River, which flows through the sanctuary.

Navsari city is located in southern Gujarat and is situated on the bank of the Purna River, within a few kilometres of the river's delta, which is west of the city and empties into the Gulf of Khambhat.

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  1. ↑ "Purna River". Narmada, Water Resources, Water Supply and Kalpsar Department (Water Resources Division). Retrieved 8 August 2017.
  2. ↑ "Forest and Environment Department, Gujarat". gujaratforest.org. Archived from the original on 18 December 2014. Retrieved 9 August 2017.

Coordinates: 20°54′35″N 72°47′01″E / 20.9096°N 72.7835°E / 20.9096; 72.7835


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