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The Subarnarekha, also called the Swarnarekha, is an interstate river in eastern India. It rises near Ranchi on the Chota Nagpur Plateau, flows through Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Odisha, and reaches the Bay of Bengal near Talsari. Its name means streak of gold, and gold-bearing alluvial deposits reported along parts of the river account for the historical association with gold.
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Where does the Subarnarekha River flow?
The Subarnarekha rises near Ranchi on the Chota Nagpur Plateau and flows through Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Odisha. It reaches the Bay of Bengal near Talsari.
Why is the Subarnarekha also called the Swarnarekha?
Subarnarekha and Swarnarekha are variant names for the same river. The name is commonly explained as meaning streak of gold, reflecting the region's historic association with gold-bearing alluvial deposits.
Is the Subarnarekha an interstate river?
Yes. Its basin crosses Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Odisha, so water use and flood management involve more than one Indian state.
Where does gold occur in the Subarnarekha basin?
Gold-bearing sediments and small-scale panning traditions are associated with parts of the river system, especially around the plateau region. This does not mean the river is a large commercial gold source, and local deposits vary.
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