Dwarakeswar River Explained

Dwarakeswar River
Name Other:Dhalkisor River
Map:Damodar Map.jpg
Subdivision Type1:Country
Subdivision Name1:India
Subdivision Type2:State
Subdivision Name2:West Bengal
Subdivision Type5:City
Subdivision Name5:Bankura, Arambag
Discharge1 Location:Rupnarayan River
Source1:Tilboni Hill
Source1 Location:Purulia district, Chota Nagpur Plateau, West Bengal
Tributaries Left:Gandheswari River, Kukhra River, Birai River
Tributaries Right:Shilabati River

The Dwarakeswar (also known as Dhalkisor) is a major river in the western part of the Indian state of West Bengal.

Course

The 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

List of rivers of India

Notes and References

  1. Chattopadhyay, Akkori, Bardhaman Jelar Itihas O Lok Sanskriti (History and Folk lore of Bardhaman District.),, Vol I, pp 33-34, Radical Impression.