The Maruthappuzha is a tributary of the
Punnappuzha in Kerala, India, which merges with the
Karimpuzha and thus finally joins the
Chaliyar. The Maruthappuzha originates as two separate streams from the
Devala (eastern branch) and the
Pandalur (northern branch) areas of
Nilagiri
Nilagiri is a town and a Notified Area Council in Balasore district in the Indian state of Odisha.
History
Nilgiri is a very small town but replete with rich history and heritage. Its history can be traced back to paleolithic age. Its mode ...
district and join near
Marutha to form the Maruthappuzha. The Muringamunda Puzha (coming from forests north of Thannikkadavu) and
Karakkodan puzha
{{Use Indian English, date=January 2020
Karakkodan Puzha (കാരക്കോടന് പുഴ) is a small river joining with Maruthappuzha which is a sub-tributary of Chaliyar, in Malappuram district. The river originates from the foothil ...
(originating from the foothills of Nadukani forests) also joins with the Maruthappuzha at
Palemad and
Munda respectively.
The Maruthappuzha is also known as the Kalakkanpuzha because of the muddy colour of its water.
The Maruthappuzha-Punnappuzha belt is famous for its gold deposits; although it has not been exploited on a large scale.
{{coord missing, Kerala
Rivers of Malappuram district