Dwarakeswar River
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | 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 |
| :: |
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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 Purba Bardhaman district. It then passes through Hooghly District. The Dwarakeswar discharges into Rupnarayan River.
References
References
- Chattopadhyay, Akkori, Bardhaman Jelar Itihas O Lok Sanskriti (History and Folk lore of Bardhaman District.), {{in lang. bn, Vol I, pp 33-34, Radical Impression. {{ISBN. 81-85459-36-3
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