NAWAGAON SINKING, Mangalore River
(Abhanpur Tahsil - IN)
21.116700,81.833300
21.116700,81.833300
Description
»The perennial Mangalore Nala [note 1] continuous to be perennial so long as it traverses the area occupied by the shale, but goes dry in the vicinity of Nawagaon where limestone is exposed« (ADYALKAR & PHADTARE 1972: 385; 1980: 49-50). Compare –>Sirikalan Sinking ( Sukha River). SITUATION: »Nawagaon« (new village, new town) is not only in Raipur district the name of many populated places. Concerning the area covered by AMS sheet NF44-11 Raipur (U502 series, 1060 edition), we have a choice of Nawagaon N21°01': E081°52' Nawagaon N21°06': E081°50' Nawagaon N21°08': E081°47' Nawagaon N21°13': E081°48' (nima.mil/geonames accessed 16.11.2003).
NOTE 1: »Mangalore River« (ADYALKAR & PHADTARE 1972: 385; 1980: 49-50) is not identified.
Caves nearby
| Distance (km) | Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14.3 | BHATGAON BLEBBY CAVE | ||
| 14.3 | BHATGAON BOREHOLE CAVES | ||
| 22.0 | SIRIKALAN SINKING, Sukha River | ||
| 24.0 | SARGI RESURGENCE, Rajim | ||
| 24.2 | RAIPUR ARTESIAN SPRING | ||
| 24.5 | KHARUN KARSTIC RESURGENCE | ||
| 34.9 | KHARORA ARTESIAN SPRING | ||
| 41.8 | KAUADIH | ||
| 55.7 | CHITAWAR SPRING |