Balason River

Balason River
Location
Country	India
State	West Bengal
District	Darjeeling
Physical characteristics
Source	Jorepokhari, Sukhia
Mouth	Mahananda River

Balasun is one of the main rivers of North Bengal and Darjeeling Districts.

Geography

Balasun rises from the Jorepokhari, Sukhia (about 18 km from Darjeeling town) and flows towards the south east into the plains of North Bengal, where it joins the Mahananda River. The Balsun passes between the valley of Pokhriabong, Dhotreia T. E, Nagari Fram T. E, Moonda Kotee T. E (8 km below Sonada Town) Balasun T. E, Ambootia T. E.

Above the river Balasun ginger, cardamom, oranges and other regional crops are cultivated.

History

The name Balasun is coined from Lepcha's word.

The river attracts local visitors to fish and the visiting point called Intake, Pulbazar in Malat through which water is carried to Darjeeling Town.[1]

Economy

The river's gravels and sands are of the best quality for construction. It has great significance for fertility of the soil in the region in Bungkulung, Dudhia, Panighatta, Nakxal etc.

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References

Prithvish Nag; Virendra Kumar Kumar; Jagadish Singh (1997). Geography and Environment: Regional lissues. Concept Publishing Company. p. 68. ISBN 978-81-7022-607-9.

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[NagKumar1997-1] Prithvish Nag; Virendra Kumar Kumar; Jagadish Singh (1997). Geography and Environment: Regional lissues. Concept Publishing Company. p. 68. ISBN 978-81-7022-607-9.