Sathar Island

Sathar Island (10°11′26.34″N 76°11′28.88″E / 10.1906500°N 76.1913556°E / 10.1906500; 76.1913556) is an island located in a distributary of the Periyar River in the Ernakulam district of the Indian state of Kerala.[1] The land strip is about 2 km in length and 156 acres in area. The population is below 500. It is connected to the main land by Sathar island bridge.

History

The mainland Sathar Island is believed to be created in mid 1800s. The original strip of land was much smaller and the main land is man-made island filled with soil.

References

  1. ^ "Verdict on sale of Sathar island set aside- The New Indian Express". 19 October 2022. Retrieved 18 April 2025.

Further reading

10°11′17″N 76°11′17″E / 10.188°N 76.188°E / 10.188; 76.188

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