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 Owing to space constraints in the small map, the actual locations in a larger map may vary slightly
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]