Subarnarekha River — Geography

UPSC Notes

The Subarnarekha River is an important east-flowing river of eastern India. It originates in the Chota Nagpur Plateau region and flows through Jharkhand, West Bengal and Odisha before entering the Bay of Bengal.

Key Pointers

  • Category: Indian Geography
  • Origin: Chota Nagpur Plateau
  • States:
    • Jharkhand
    • West Bengal
    • Odisha
  • Drains into the Bay of Bengal.
  • Important tributaries include Kharkai River.
  • The Subarnarekha basin is important for mineral-rich and industrial regions of eastern India.
  • The name literally refers to a golden streak/line, traditionally associated with gold-bearing deposits.

Prelims Focus: Chota Nagpur Plateau → Subarnarekha → Bay of Bengal.