The Dwarakeswar (also known as Dhalkisor) is a major river in the western part of the Indian state of West Bengal.
| Dwarakeswar River Dhalkisor River | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Location | |
| Country | India |
| State | West Bengal |
| City | Bankura, Arambag |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Tilboni Hill |
| • location | Purulia district, Chota Nagpur Plateau, West Bengal |
| Discharge | |
| • location | Rupnarayan River |
| Basin features | |
| Tributaries | |
| • left | Gandheswari River, Kukhra River, Birai River |
| • right | Shilabati River |
Course
editThe river originates near Madhabpur in Purulia district and enters Bankura district near Chhatna. It cuts across the district, flowing past the district headquarters, and enters the southeastern tip of East Bardhaman District. It then passes through Hooghly District. The Dwarakeswar discharges into Rupnarayan River.[1]
See also
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References
edit- ^ Chattopadhyay, Akkori, Bardhaman Jelar Itihas O Lok Sanskriti (History and Folk lore of Bardhaman District.), (in Bengali), Vol I, pp 33-34, Radical Impression. ISBN 81-85459-36-3