Koel River
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South Koel River runs across Jharkhand
and Orissa
states in India
. It originates on the Ranchi plateau a few miles east of Ranchi
, and conjoins the Belsiangar and Singbum Rivers. The Koel is fed by three streams in Jharkhand, namely the North Karo
, South Karo
and Koina
. The South Koel enters Orissa and joins with Sankh River
at Vedavyas near Rourkela from where it is named as Brahmani.
, Baitarani
and Brahmani
. The watersheds of these three systems originate near Gamharia
in the Kolhan and radiate north-west, south-west and east respectively from their common, centre. These watersheds divide the Subarnarekha and its feeders from the Baitarani and its tributaries, and the latter again from the South Karo and Deo rivers, which feed the Brahmani through the South Koel. The tunnel on the South East Central Railway divides the Subarnarekha and Brahmani systems, and at this point the watershed leaves the Kolhan, continuing in a northerly direction through Porahat and finally merging in the Ranchi plateau between the Bicha and Tatkora hills. Of these three great rivers the Subarnarekha alone flows through the district. The Baitarani forms for about 12 km the boundary between the Kolhan area and Keonjhar (in Orissa) while the Brahmani drains the west of the district through its tributary, the South Koel, and its feeders, the North Karo and the South Karo, and the latter of which in its turn is fed by the Deo river.
Jharkhand
Jharkhand is a state in eastern India. It was carved out of the southern part of Bihar on 15 November 2000. Jharkhand shares its border with the states of Bihar to the north, Uttar Pradesh and Chhattisgarh to the west, Orissa to the south, and West Bengal to the east...
and Orissa
Orissa
Orissa , officially Odisha since Nov 2011, is a state of India, located on the east coast of India, by the Bay of Bengal. It is the modern name of the ancient nation of Kalinga, which was invaded by the Maurya Emperor Ashoka in 261 BC. The modern state of Orissa was established on 1 April...
states in India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. It originates on the Ranchi plateau a few miles east of Ranchi
Ranchi
-Climate:Ranchi has a humid subtropical climate. However, due to its position and the forests around the city, it is known for its pleasant climate. Its climate is the primary reason why Ranchi was once the summer capital of the undivided State of Bihar...
, and conjoins the Belsiangar and Singbum Rivers. The Koel is fed by three streams in Jharkhand, namely the North Karo
North Karo River
The North Karo River drains the Indian state of Jharkhand.It originates on the Ranchi Plateau. It forms a 17m high scarp falls, Pheruaghaugh, at the southern margin of the Ranchi plateau.It drains the Gumla, Ranchi and West Singhbhum districts.It joins the South Koel near Serengda...
, South Karo
South Karo River
South Karo River flows through Sundergarh and Keonjhar districts and West Singhbhum in the Indian states of Orissa and Jharkhand respectively.The river flows through industrial and iron ore mining areas and Saranda forest before joining the South Koel River in Goilkera block of West Singhbhum...
and Koina
Koina River
The Koina River flows through West Singhbhum in the Indian state of Jharkhand.The Koina originates near Bhangaon in Orissa, and flows for before it joins the South Koel River. It flows through Saranda forest....
. The South Koel enters Orissa and joins with Sankh River
Sankh River
The Sankh River flows across Jharkhand, Chattisgarh and Orissa states in India. The river flows for a distance of 240 km before it meets the Koel River in Orissa.- Course :...
at Vedavyas near Rourkela from where it is named as Brahmani.
West Singhbhum drainage scenario
Singhbhum is drained by three river systems - SubarnarekhaSubarnarekha River
Subarnarekha River flows through the Indian states of Jharkhand, West Bengal and Orissa.-Etymology:As per tradition, gold was mined near the origin of the river at a village named Piska near Ranchi. This is why it was named Subarnarekha, meaning ‘streak of gold’. Legend has it that traces of...
, Baitarani
Baitarani River
The Baitarani River or River Vaitarani is one of six major rivers of Orissa, India. Venerated in popular epics and legends, the Baitarani River is a source of water for agricultural irrigation. Most of the potentially arable land in the area is not under cultivation. The coastal plain of Orissa...
and Brahmani
Brahmani River
The Brahmani is a major seasonal river in the Orissa state of Eastern India. The Brahmani is formed by the confluence of the Sankh and South Koel rivers, and flows through the districts of Sundargarh, Kendujhar, Dhenkanal, Cuttack and Jajapur...
. The watersheds of these three systems originate near Gamharia
Gamharia
Made By:-Ghufran Ajmal Khan 18:34, 26 November 2011 Gamharia is a Village in Gaya district of Bihar, India. It is near about from Gaya situated on Sher Shah Suri Marg between Kolkatta and Delhi. It is surrounded by the Kamaun range. The current MLA of the area is Surendra Parsad Sinha. The main...
in the Kolhan and radiate north-west, south-west and east respectively from their common, centre. These watersheds divide the Subarnarekha and its feeders from the Baitarani and its tributaries, and the latter again from the South Karo and Deo rivers, which feed the Brahmani through the South Koel. The tunnel on the South East Central Railway divides the Subarnarekha and Brahmani systems, and at this point the watershed leaves the Kolhan, continuing in a northerly direction through Porahat and finally merging in the Ranchi plateau between the Bicha and Tatkora hills. Of these three great rivers the Subarnarekha alone flows through the district. The Baitarani forms for about 12 km the boundary between the Kolhan area and Keonjhar (in Orissa) while the Brahmani drains the west of the district through its tributary, the South Koel, and its feeders, the North Karo and the South Karo, and the latter of which in its turn is fed by the Deo river.