Yerla River

Yerla River
Nandre Bandhara on Yerla River, Sangli
Location
CountryIndia
StateMaharashtra
RegionSouth Maharashtra
DistrictSatara, Sangli
Physical characteristics
SourceMhaskoba Hills, Manjarwadi
  locationKhatav Taluka, Satara, Maharashtra, India
  coordinates17°52′47″N 74°16′2″E / 17.87972°N 74.26722°E / 17.87972; 74.26722
  elevation947 m (3,107 ft)
MouthKrishna River
  location
Bramhanal, Sangli, Maharashtra, India
  coordinates
16°55′57″N 74°30′37″E / 16.93250°N 74.51028°E / 16.93250; 74.51028
Basin features
Tributaries 
  leftBhagyaganga River, Chand River
  rightNandani River

The Yerla River, alternatively Yerala River, is a tributary of Krishna River. It originates from the Mhaskoba hills in the extreme north of Khatav taluka of Satara district. It flows along a valley flanked by the Vardhangad range to its right and the Mahimangad range to its left and its total length is about 125 km. In Satara district, it passes through Mol, Lalgun, Pusegaon, Khatav, Vaduj and Nimsod. Later in Sangli district it joins Krishna River near Brahmanal. The Yerala is nonperennial river. This river is a major source of irrigation in the eastern part of Satara district and Sangli district in Maharashtra and helpful for seasonal agriculture production. The drainage network influences the economic and social development of people.