Belan River


Belan river is a river in Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is famous for prehistoric sites on its banks.

Origination

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

Confluence

In Prayagraj district it confluence with Tons river nearby NH-27 and Tonki village.

Historical importance

It is famous for prehistoric sites, which is related with Neolithic, periods. 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.