PREVIOUSLY ASKED IN:
WBPSC Miscellaneous Preliminary 2023
Answer
Haldi river and Hooghly river
Explanation
Haldia Port is a major riverine port located in the Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal. It is situated at the confluence of the Haldi River and the Hooghly River. This deep-water port was primarily developed to share the load and relieve pressure from the heavily congested Kolkata Port.
Key Points
- > It is classified as a major riverine port in India.
- > Operated under the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Trust (formerly Kolkata Port Trust).
- > Haldia is a significant hub for petrochemical industries.
- > The Haldi river is formed by the joining of the Keleghai and Kangsabati rivers.
- > Hooghly river is a distributary of the Ganges.
- > It serves as a satellite port to Kolkata Port.
- > Kolkata-Haldia is the only major riverine port complex in India.
Additional Information
River Confluences in Bengal
| Location | Joining Rivers | Resulting River |
|---|---|---|
| Ghatal | Dwarakeswar & Shilabati | Rupnarayan |
| Haldia | Keleghai & Kangsabati | Haldi River |
| Haldia Port | Haldi & Hooghly | Flows to Bay of Bengal |
Memory Tips
- Triple H: Haldia port is where Haldi meets Hooghly.