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Hundru Falls
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] Geography  
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B E N G A L
Khukhragarh H 
Sikidiri R
Pithuriya R
Narkopi R
CCL North Karanpura Area
Koel River
Damodar River
Bhairavi River
Karkari River
Kanchi River
Raru River
Subarnarekha River
Getalsud Dam D
Dassam Falls T
Jonha Falls T
Hundru Falls T
Tundul CT
Tati CT
Ray CT
Ratu CT
Namkum N
Muri CT
Khelari CT
Kanke CT
Irba CT
Churi CT
Bishrampur CT
Bargarwa CT
Arsande CT
Ara CT
Bundu M
Ranchi M
Hatia R
Tamar R
Sonahatu R
Silli R
Rahe R
Ormanjhi R
Nagri R
Mesra R
Mandar R
Lapung R
Itki R
Dakra R
Chutupalu R
Chanho R
Burmu R
Bero R
Balsokra R
Angara R Cities, towns and locations in Ranchi District in South Chotanagpur Division M: municipality, CT: census town, R: rural/ urban centre, N: neighbourhood, T: tourist centre, D: dam, H: historical/ religious centre Owing to space constraints in the small map, the actual locations in a larger map may vary slightly LocationHundru Falls is located at 23°27′00″N 85°39′00″E / 23.4500°N 85.6500°E Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the district. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full-screen map. The falls 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] TransportTo 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
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