Belan River


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 and existence since Paleolithic and Neolithic past periods of history. The valley in which this flows is named as Belan Valley. It is also famous for domesticated rice. The rives flow from major cities such as Sonbhadra dist- Mirzapur and Prayagraj. It is also known and famous for panchmukhi cave paintings in Subhadra.

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

The Belan is famous for prehistoric sites from the Neolithic period. Chopanimando is for pottery making and Koldihwa for cereals like rice. are two important excavated sites, located on the northern fringes of Vindhyas on the banks of the Belan river.