Belan River

Belan River
Location
Country	India
State	Uttar Pradesh
District	Sonbhadra, Mirzapur, Prayagraj
Physical characteristics
Mouth	Confluence with Tons river near NH-27, Tonki village, Prayagraj district

Belan river is a river in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It originates from Western part of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. Later merges with Tons river. Is famous for prehistoric sites from the Neolithic period.

Origination

It originates in the western part of Sonbhadra district then flows in southern part of Mirzapur and Prayagraj districts.

Confluence

In Prayagraj district it merges with Tons river, with the confluence being near NH-27 and Tonki village.

Historical importance

Belan Valley Cave Paintings at Panchmukhi Hill in Sonbhadra

The Belan is famous for prehistoric sites from the Neolithic period. Chopanimando is for pottery making and Koldihwa for cereals like rice. (both in Prayagraj district) are two important excavated sites, located on the northern fringes of Vindhyas on the banks of the Belan river.[1]

References

1. Upinder Singh (2008). A History of Ancient and Medieval India: From Stone Age to 12th Century. Pearson Education. p. 677. ISBN 978-8131711200.

25°02′N 81°45′E