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| Gaula River (India) | |
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| Location | |
| Country | India |
| State | Uttarakhand |
| City | Haldwani |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Paharpani |
| Length | 578 km (359 mi)[1] |
TheGaula River, orGola River, is a river inIndia originating in theLesser Himalayas. It is approximately 500 km (310 mi) long. The river is also known by the names ofKichha andBaigul (or more specificallyBaigul West) in its lower course. It originates in thePaharpani Village ofUttarakhand state, and flows south pastKathgodam,Haldwani,Kichha andShahi, finally joining theRamganga River about 15 km (9.3 mi) northwest ofBareilly inUttar Pradesh, Ramganga in turn is a tributary of the riverGanges. It is mainly aspring fed river; this river is source of water forHaldwani andKathgodam. A beautifuldam exists over this river inKathgodam.
This is also controversial due toillegal mining,.[2] Thegovernment plans to installremote sensoranti-theft devices,.[3]
Over the years, due erosion and deforestation the Gaula catchment has become prone to landslides and the springs in it and overall rainfall have declined leading to reduction in its flow.[4][5] The Gaula riverbed after it hits the plain near Haldwani has also been facing erosion to excessive quarrying. When despite Supreme Court's directive which effectively banned quarrying while only allowing silt deposit removal,[6] has led to public protests in the regions and abandh (mass strike) in Haldwani in December 2009 by activists, alleging nexus between stone crushing and mining industry and the administration.[7]
The steady erosion of the Gola river forest corridor threatens the survival oftigers andelephants in theTerai region,.[8]
Abarrage on this river, known as the Gaula Barrage, is located atKathgodam. The barrage is a landmark for the local residents. It provides irrigation water for thebhabar fields.
Development of bridge over this river inHaldwani-Kathgodam area has been controversial for long.
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