Belan River

Belan river is a river in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It originates from Western part of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is famous for prehistoric sites on its banks.

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

Confluence
In Prayagraj district it merges with Tons river, with the confluence being near NH-27 and Tonki village.

Historical importance
The Belan is famous for prehistoric sites from the Neolithic period. Chopanimando is for pottery making and Koldihwa for cereals like rice. (both in Prayagraj district) are two important excavated sites, located on the northern fringes of Vindhyas on the banks of the Belan river.