Sadni Falls

Waterfall in Jharkhand, India From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Sadni Falls (also called Sadnighagh Falls) is a waterfall located about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) from Rajadera village in Gumla district in the Indian state of Jharkhand.[2]

LocationRajadera, Gumla district, Jharkhand, India
Coordinates23°17′00″N 84°14′00″E[1]
TypeSnake
Elevation934 metres (3,064 ft)
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Sadni Falls
Sadni Falls is located in Jharkhand
Sadni Falls
Sadni Falls
Sadni Falls is located in India
Sadni Falls
Sadni Falls
LocationRajadera, Gumla district, Jharkhand, India
Coordinates23°17′00″N 84°14′00″E[1]
TypeSnake
Elevation934 metres (3,064 ft)
Total height60 metres (200 ft)
WatercourseSankh River
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17km
10.6miles
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H
H
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G
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North Karo
River
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Sankh River
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South Koel
River
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Palkot
Wildlife
Sanctuary
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T Palkot Wildlife Sanctuary (T)
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Sadni
Falls
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Nagfeni
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Navratangarh
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Marda
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H Marda, Gumla (H)
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Serangdag
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B Serangdag (B)
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Jalim
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B Jalim (B)
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Gurdari
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Toto
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CT Toto, Gumla (CT)
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Ghaghra
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Gumla
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Sisai
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R Sisai, Gumla (R)
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Raidih
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Palkot
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R Palkot (R)
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Kamdara
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Jari
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Dumri
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R Dumri, Gumla (village) (R)
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Chainpur
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R Chainpur, Gumla (R)
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Bishunpur
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Bharno
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Basia
R Basia, Gumla (R)
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Cities, towns and locations in Gumla district in South Chotanagpur Division
M: municipality, CT: census town, R: rural/ urban centre, H: historical/ religious centre, T: tourist centre, B: Bauxite mining centre
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Location

Sadni Falls is located at 23.2833°N 84.2333°E / 23.2833; 84.2333

The Falls

The 60 metres (200 ft) falls on the Sankh River is a scarp fall. It is referred to as a snake type falls and is a popular picnic spot.[3][4] Its surroundings are spectacular with hillocks, forests and streams.[5]

History

Once upon a time, active diamond mines existed at Sadni Falls. These mines yielded many large and fine stones in the sixteenth and the seventeenth centuries.[6]

Transport

By rail

The nearest town Netarhat does not have a railway station. The closest railway station is at Ranchi, which is 110 kilometres away.[7]

By road

There are regular bus services between Ranchi, the state capital and Netarhat. Sadni falls lie at a distance of 35 kilometres from Netarhat.[7]

See also

References

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