Kerala is blessed with a large number of water bodies both fresh water and brackish water rivers, interconnected backwaters (Kayals) ,estuaries and backwaters. The state is also endowed with vast resources in terms of ponds & tanks, rivers & canals , reservoirs ,lakes and other water bodies. These water bodies make the land green and fertile and contribute a rich resource of inland producton. The brackish water resources of the state comprise of backwaters Pokkali and Kaipadu fields distributed in Ernakulam, Thrissur , Alapuzha and kannur districts which are traditionally used for prawn filtration during summer season.
INLAND PROFILE KERALA
Item |
Number |
Area(ha) |
Rivers |
44 |
85000 |
Reservoirs |
47 |
34205 |
Ponds/Tanks |
47216 |
27625 |
Brackish Water area |
|
65213 |
Backwaters |
53 |
46129 |
Prawn filtration fields |
234 |
12873 |
Mangroves |
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1924 |