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{{short description|River in India}} | |||
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{{Infobox river | {{Infobox river | ||
| name | | name = Rupnarayan River | ||
| | | native_name = {{native name|bn|রূপনারায়ণ নদী}} | ||
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| name_etymology | | name_etymology = <!---------------------- IMAGE & MAP --> | ||
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| image_caption | | map = Damodar Map.jpg | ||
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| pushpin_map_size | | pushpin_map_caption = <!---------------------- LOCATION --> | ||
| pushpin_map_caption= | | subdivision_type1 = Country | ||
<!---------------------- LOCATION --> | | subdivision_name1 = [[India]] | ||
| subdivision_type1 | | subdivision_type2 = State | ||
| subdivision_name1 | | subdivision_name2 = [[West Bengal]] | ||
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| subdivision_type4 | | subdivision_type5 = City | ||
| subdivision_name4 | | subdivision_name5 = [[Kolaghat]], [[Tamluk]] | ||
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| depth_min | | discharge1_location = [[Hooghly River]] | ||
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| discharge1_location= [[Hooghly River]] | | discharge1_max = <!---------------------- BASIN FEATURES --> | ||
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| discharge1_avg | | source1_location = [[Purulia]], [[West Bengal]], [[India]] | ||
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<!---------------------- BASIN FEATURES --> | | source1_elevation = | ||
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| source1_location | | mouth_location = [[India]] | ||
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[[File:Rupnarayan_river_and_hooghly_river_conecting_at_Gadiara.jpg|thumb|Rupnarayan river and Hooghly river connecting at Gadiara]] | [[File:Rupnarayan_river_and_hooghly_river_conecting_at_Gadiara.jpg|thumb|Rupnarayan river and Hooghly river connecting at Gadiara]] | ||
The '''Rupnarayan | The '''Rupnarayan''' is a [[river]] in the state of [[West Bengal]], [[India]]. It begins as the Dhaleswari (Dhalkisor) in the [[Chota Nagpur Plateau|Chhota Nagpur]] plateau foothills northeast of the town of [[Purulia]]. It then follows a tortuous southeasterly course past the town of [[Bankura]], where it is known as the [[Dwarakeswar river]]. Near the town of [[Ghatal]], it is joined by the [[Shilabati river]], where it takes the name Rupnarayan. Finally, it discharges into the [[Hoogli River]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Rupnarayan River |url=https://www.britannica.com/place/Rupnarayan-River |access-date=1 January 2025 |work=[[Britannica]]}}</ref> | ||
It is famous for the [[Hilsa]] fish that thrives in its waters and is used in [[Bengali cuisine]]. It is also notable for the West Bengal Power Development Corporation Limited ([[WBPDCL]]) thermal power plant built along its bank at [[Kolaghat]] in [[West Bengal]]. The river also passes through Bagnan in [[Howrah district]] and forms the eastern boundary of district [[Purba Medinipur district|Purba Medinipur]] with district Howrah.{{cn|date=March 2026}} | |||
Rupnarayan | == History == | ||
A distinctive fact about this river is that, [[Tamralipta Kingdom|Tamralipta]] port (ancient Gupta port) was on the banks of Rupnarayan river.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tamluk, a port city as old as the Mahabharata |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/my-kolkata/places/tamluk-a-port-city-as-old-as-the-mahabharata-yet-lost-in-history/cid/2028906}}</ref> | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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[[Category:Rivers of West Bengal]] | [[Category:Rivers of West Bengal]] | ||
{{India-river-stub}} | {{India-river-stub}} | ||
Latest revision as of 09:49, 1 March 2026
| Rupnarayan River | |
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| Native name | রূপনারায়ণ নদী (Bengali) |
| Location | |
| Country | India |
| State | West Bengal |
| City | Kolaghat, Tamluk |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Purulia, West Bengal, India |
| Mouth | |
• location | India |
| Discharge | |
| • location | Hooghly River |
The Rupnarayan is a river in the state of West Bengal, India. It begins as the Dhaleswari (Dhalkisor) in the Chhota Nagpur plateau foothills northeast of the town of Purulia. It then follows a tortuous southeasterly course past the town of Bankura, where it is known as the Dwarakeswar river. Near the town of Ghatal, it is joined by the Shilabati river, where it takes the name Rupnarayan. Finally, it discharges into the Hoogli River.[1]
It is famous for the Hilsa fish that thrives in its waters and is used in Bengali cuisine. It is also notable for the West Bengal Power Development Corporation Limited (WBPDCL) thermal power plant built along its bank at Kolaghat in West Bengal. The river also passes through Bagnan in Howrah district and forms the eastern boundary of district Purba Medinipur with district Howrah.[citation needed]
History[edit | edit source]
A distinctive fact about this river is that, Tamralipta port (ancient Gupta port) was on the banks of Rupnarayan river.[2]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Rupnarayan River". Britannica. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
- ↑ "Tamluk, a port city as old as the Mahabharata".