Biharinath
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| Biharinath | |
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 Biharinath from Nehru Park, Burnpur across the Damodar River |
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| Elevation | 451 metres (1,480 ft) |
| Location | Saltora, Bankura district, West Bengal, India |
| Range | Chota Nagpur Plateau |
Biharinath (Bengali: বিহারীনাথ) is the tallest hill of Bankura District, in the Indian state of West Bengal., and one of the dense forest areas of the district. It is 451 metres (1,480 ft) high.[1]It is situated about 60 kilometres (37 mi) north-west of Bankura town and 14 kilometres (9 mi) north-east of Saltora town.
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[edit] Archaeological importance
With the discovery of Paleolithic tools in the Biharinath area, the hill and the surrounding areas have come into focus of archaeologists.[2]
[edit] Tourism
The base of Biharinath is a popular tourist spot. A small tank measuring 0.50 ha. Provides facilities for angling. There is an old temple nearby. [3]
[edit] Economy
The area also has coal deposits. Biharinath block represents south central part of Raniganj Coalfield in Trans Damodar region. The entire area is covered with alluvial soil. [4]
[edit] References
- ^ Biharinath. West Bengal. india9.com. Retrieved on 2008-03-17.
- ^ Status of Prehistoric studies in the twenty first century in India. C01-13 Progress of Prehistory in Bengal: a cultural overview. UISPP / IUPPS │ XV Congress. Retrieved on 2008-03-13.
- ^ Biharinath. District administration. Retrieved on 2008-03-19.
- ^ Salient Features. Coal ministry. Retrieved on 2008-03-19.
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