Maruthappuzha

TheMaruthappuzhais a tributary of thePunnappuzhain Kerala, India, which merges with theKarimpuzhaand thus finally joins theChaliyar.The Maruthappuzha originates as two separate streams from theDevala(eastern branch) and thePandalur(northern branch) areas ofNilagiridistrict and join nearMaruthato form the Maruthappuzha. The Muringamunda Puzha (coming from forests north of Thannikkadavu) andKarakkodan puzha(originating from the foothills of Nadukani forests) also joins with the Maruthappuzha atPalemadandMundarespectively.

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.