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Swarnarekha River
The Subarnarekha River flows through the Indian states of Jharkhand, West Bengal and Odisha. Etymology The name is a portmanteau of two words: "Subarna," meaning gold, and "Rekha," meaning line or streak in Indian languages. As per tradition, gold was mined near the origin of the river at a village named Piska near Ranchi, hence the name Subarnarekha or "streak of gold". Legend has it that traces of gold were found in the riverbed. Even now, people look for traces of gold particles in its sandy beds. Course After originating near Piska/Nagri, near Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand, the Subarnarekha traverses a long distance through Ranchi , Seraikela Kharsawan, and East Singhbhum districts in the state. Thereafter, it flows for shorter distances through Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal for and Balasore district of Odisha. There, it flows for and joins the Bay of Bengal near Talsari. The total length of the river is . The basin of the Subarnarekha is smaller than m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
States And Territories Of India
India is a federalism, federal union comprising 28 federated state, states and 8 union territory, union territories, for a total of 36 subnational entities. The states and union territories are further subdivided into 800 List of districts in India, districts and smaller administrative divisions of India, administrative divisions by the respective subnational government. The states of India are self-governing administrative divisions, each having a State governments of India, state government. The governing powers of the states are shared between the state government and the Government of India, union government. On the other hand, the union territories are directly governed by the union government. History 1876–1919 The British Raj was a very complex political entity consisting of various imperial divisions and states and territories of varying autonomy. At the time of its establishment in 1876, it was made up of 584 princely state, constituent states and the prov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adityapur
Adityapur is a city and suburb in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India. It is a municipal corporation in the Seraikela Sadar subdivision in the Seraikela Kharsawan district. Adityapur is part of the Greater Jamshedpur, under the Indian government's Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM). It is separated from Jamshedpur by the Kharkai River. History Adityapur is named after Raja Aditya Pratap Singh Deo (1887-1969), the last ruler of Seraikela State. The region around Adityapur is rich in history. Patkum State's capital was at Ichagarh. In Ichagarh there is a cave and a century old temple. The Ichagarh Palace was the seat of Patkum State. It was established by the Scion of King Vikramaditya of Ujjain. This place hosts several historical places on the banks of rivers Karkari and Swarnarekha. By the conquering of Kolhan by the British, a new district—Singhbhum district—was formed which corresponds to the modern Kolhan region. Owing to modern deve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chaibasa
Chaibasa is a small town and a municipality in West Singhbhum district in the state of Jharkhand, India. Chaibasa is the district headquarters of West Singhbhum district. It is also the headquarter of Singhbhum Kolhan division headed by the Divisional commissioner. It consists of the main city including Sadar Bazar, Garikhana, Bari Bazar, Amla Tola, Sentola, Railway Station Area, JMP Chowk, Post Office Chowk and Gandhi Tola; and the surrounding suburbs and entry gates to the city including Tambo Chowk, Tungri, Khapparsai, Moholsai, Gutusai and Purana Chaibasa. Geography Chaibasa is located at . It has an average elevation of 222 metres. It is located 140 km south of state capital Ranchi, 25 km from Chakradharpur, and 65 km from Jamshedpur. Climate Demographics India census, Chaibasa had a population of 69,565. The total number of householders was 10596. The male population stood at 36273 and the female population at 33292 (with the sex ratio at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Getalsud Dam
Getalsud Dam is an artificial reservoir situated in Ormanjhi, Ranchi, Jharkhand. It was constructed across the Subarnarekha River and was opened in 1971. It is a popular picnic spot for the residents of Ranchi and Ramgarh District. The dam provides a small-scale fishing opportunity to the local people of Rukka. The main purpose of the dam is to fulfill the drinking water requirements of the residents of Ranchi. Apart from that, it is used for industrial purposes and generating electricity. Geography Location The dam is located on the north-eastern edge of Chota Nagpur Plateau. It is situated in Rukka Block, because of which it is locally known as Rukka Dam. The Getalsud Dam is around 35 km from Ranchi and around 30 km from Ramgarh. Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the district. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map. Overview The Getalsud Dam is located on the Subarnarekha River. The reservoir, with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hundru Falls
Hundru Falls is a waterfall located in Ranchi District in the Indian state of Jharkhand. It is the 34th highest waterfall in India, and one of the most famous tourist places in the region. Geography Location Hundru Falls is located at Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the district. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full-screen map. The falls Hundru Falls are located on the course of the Subarnarekha River where it falls from a height of , creating one of the highest waterfalls in the state. The spectacular scene of the waterfalls has been described as "a sight to behold". The different formations of rock due to the erosion by the constantly falling of water have added to the beauty of the place. Hundru Falls, located at one of the edges of the Ranchi plateau, is one of the several scarp falls in the region. During the rainy season it takes a formidable form, but in the dry season it turns into an exciting picnic spot. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fishing At Subarnarekha River Near Domohani (River Meets)
Fishing is the activity of trying to catch fish. Fish are often caught as wildlife from the natural environment (Freshwater ecosystem, freshwater or Marine ecosystem, marine), but may also be caught from Fish stocking, stocked Body of water, bodies of water such as Fish pond, ponds, canals, park wetlands and reservoirs. Fishing techniques include trawling, Longline fishing, longlining, jigging, Fishing techniques#Hand-gathering, hand-gathering, Spearfishing, spearing, Fishing net, netting, angling, Bowfishing, shooting and Fish trap, trapping, as well as Destructive fishing practices, more destructive and often Illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, illegal techniques such as Electrofishing, electrocution, Blast fishing, blasting and Cyanide fishing, poisoning. The term fishing broadly includes catching aquatic animals other than fish, such as crustaceans (shrimp/lobsters/crabs), shellfish, cephalopods (octopus/squid) and echinoderms (starfish/sea urchins). The term is n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Talsari
Talasari Beach is a beach in the Baleswar district of Odisha, India. It lies on the north-eastern coast of India. The name ''Talasari'' is derived from the two Odia words ''Tala'' (ତାଳ) (meaning Palm) and ''Sari''/''Sarani'' (ସାରି/ସାରଣୀ) (meaning row). The palm trees surrounding the place give such a name to it. The word ''Tala'' also means rhythm, which is reflected in the sea waves lapping against the shore. The Subarnarekha river adds to the visual appeal of the Talasari beach. Other attractions include the sand dunes and red crabs on the beach and the fishing hamlets and the mangrove trees of Bichitrapur nearby. Overview The place has vast stretches of green paddy fields, numerous rivers, blue hills and extensive beaches. The beach has tall coconut trees, palm trees and casuarina. Udaipur beach is the last beach on this stretch. When the stream is brimming, one can only reach the main beach with the help of a boat. But at other times, one c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Balasore District
Balasore District, also known as Baleswar District, is an administrative district of Odisha state, in eastern India. Balasore is one of the coastal districts of Odisha and lies on the northernmost part of the state. Etymology Baleswar is said to have got its name through the regional derivation of the word ''Baneswar'', from Hindu deity Baneshwar (Shiva), the presiding deity of the town. The Siva temple, Baneswara Temple is located in Puruna Baleswar (). History Geography Balasore district is located in the northeast of the state of Odisha and lies between 21° 3' to 21° 59' north latitude and 86° 20' to 87° 29' east longitude. The average altitude of the district is 19.08-metre. The district has a total area of 3634 km2. It is bounded by Purba Medinipur, Paschim Medinipur and Jhargram districts of West Bengal in its north, the Bay of Bengal to its east, Bhadrak district to the south and Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar districts to the west. The district lies along ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paschim Medinipur District
Paschim Medinipur (English: ''West Medinipur'', alternative spelling ''Midnapore'') district is one of the districts of the state of West Bengal, India. It was formed on 1 January 2002 after the partition of Midnapore into Paschim Medinipur and Purba Medinipur. On 4 April 2017, the Jhargram district, Jhargram subdivision was upgraded to a district. GDP of West Midnapore district is 12 billion USD. Geography Paschim Medinipur, located in the south-western part of West Bengal, was created with the partition of the erstwhile Midnapore district, then the largest district of India, on 1 January 2002. It ranks second in terms of geographical area (9,295.28 km2) amongst the districts of the state, next to South 24-Parganas (9,960 km2). It ranks third in terms of rural population (4.58 million) following South 24-Parganas (5.82 million) and Murshidabad (5.13 million). It ranked fourth in terms of percentage of tribal population (14.87) following Jalpaiguri ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
East Singhbhum
East Singhbhum is one of the 24 districts of Jharkhand, India. It was created on 16 January 1990. More than 50% of the district is covered by dense forests and mountains, where wild animals once roamed freely. It is known for being a centre of industry since Jamshedpur, the most populous city in Jharkhand, is located here. History Geography The district is bounded on the east by Jhargram district, on the north by Purulia district, both of West Bengal, on the west by Seraikela Kharsawan district, and on the south by Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. Total area of the district is 3,562 kilometers. The district is a mineral rich and industrialized region. Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary is a popular biosphere reserve known lively for its animals. Dalma Hills is stretching over Jharkhand and West Bengal. It is on the northern region of Jamshedpur. A lot of minerals are found here. Administration East Singhbhum district, situated in the state of Jharkhand, is administratively organiz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seraikela Kharsawan District
Seraikela Kharsawan district is one of the twenty-four districts of Jharkhand state in eastern India. Seraikela town is the district headquarters of Saraikela Kharsawan district . The district is well known for Seraikela Chhau, one of the three distinctive styles of the chhau dance. This district was carved out from West Singhbhum district in 2001. The district was formed from the princely states of Seraikela and Kharaswan, after the independence of India. History Ruling dynasty Members of the erstwhile royal family of Seraikella, the Singh Deo family (patrons of the Chhau dance), divide their time between The Palace, Seraikella; a 300-year-old heritage palace and historical landmark and their residences in Odisha, West Bengal and abroad. The last ruler of the Seraikella princely state was Aditya Pratap Singh Deo (grandson of HH Maharaja Udit Narayan Singh Deo) and notables of the era include his sons Tikayet Sahib Nrupendra Narayan Singh Deo, Raja Rajendra Narayan Singh De ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
