DHODIYAM POTHOLE
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Description
One of the »potholes« (note 1) or whirlpools which »have been created by the youthful streams either below where they fall or where tributary nalas [water courses] join them« (DUTT 1955: 121). SITUATION: »The Dhodiyam stream which flows on horizontal quartzites of the Gandikota plateau [note 2] creates a picturesque falls [sic!] at about one mile [1.608 km] east of Dhodiyam and has cut a deep pot-hole below the falls« (DUTT 1955: 119).
NOTE 1: DUTT (1955, 1981) mentions »potholes« (whirlpools) called –>Bhirava Gundam, –>Chenchula Gundalu, –>Dhodiyam, –>Kannikala Gundalu, –>Pachagundalu, –>Pedda Ahobilam Potholes, and –>Varaha Gundam. NOTE 2: »The Gandikota plateau near Dhodiyam (14°56 : 78°14') is formed of horizontally disposed Cuddapah quartzites« (DUTT 1955).
Caves nearby
| Distance (km) | Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12.8 | Pandi Gawi | ||
| 14.2 | BRAHMAGIRI GUHA, Dappepalle | ||
| 16.6 | DAPALLE SHELTERS | ||
| 17.3 | ALAGAR CAVERN, Kidampatti | ||
| 18.9 | KIDARIPATTI (Cave at) | ||
| 19.7 | NELA BILAM, Talaricherevu | ||
| 20.6 | BANDARLAPALLE CAVE | ||
| 21.4 | NAYALA BILAMU | ||
| 22.7 | NELA BILAM, Bandarlapalle |