Hundru Falls
Waterfall on the Subarnarekha River in Jharkhand, India
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Hundru Falls is a waterfall located in Ranchi District in the Indian state of Jharkhand. It is the 34th highest waterfall in India,[3] and one of the most famous tourist places in the region.[4]
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 Interactive map of Hundru Falls | |
| Location | Ranchi District, Jharkhand, India |
| Coordinates | 23.4500°N 85.6500°E[1] |
| Type | Segmented |
| Elevation | 456 metres (1,496 ft)[2] |
| Total height | 98 metres (322 ft) |
| Watercourse | Subarnarekha River |
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Geography
Hundru Falls are located on the course of the Subarnarekha River where it falls from a height of 98 metres (322 ft), creating one of the highest waterfalls in the state. The spectacular scene of the waterfalls has been described as "a sight to behold".[citation needed] The different formations of rock due to the erosion by the constantly falling of water have added to the beauty of the place.[5][6][7]
Hundru Falls, located at one of the edges of the Ranchi plateau, is one of the several scarp falls in the region.[8] During the rainy season it takes a formidable form, but in the dry season it turns into an exciting picnic spot.[9] At the base of the falls is a pool that serves as a bathing place.[5][10]
Hundru Falls is an example of a knickpoint, caused by rejuvenation. A knickpoint, also called a nick point or simply nick, represents a break in slopes in the longitudinal profile of a river. The break in channel gradient allows water to fall vertically, giving rise to a waterfall.[11]
Transport
To reach Hundru Falls, one has to travel about 21 kilometres (13 mi) from the main road, Purulia Road.[7][12]
There is also a shortcut and simple four-lane road from Ranchi via Ormanjhi via Sikidiri to Hundru. From this road the distance is about 39 kilometres (24 mi) which is about 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) short from the normal road.
There is also a Suvarna Rekha Hydral Project located down the falls, which is a good place for tourists.[7]
See also
- List of waterfalls
- List of waterfalls in India
- List of waterfalls in India by height
Ranchi travel guide from Wikivoyage
