Sadni Falls
| Sadni Falls | |
|---|---|
| Location | Rajadera Jharkhand, India |
| Type | Snake |
| Elevation | 934 metres (3,064 ft) |
| Total height | 60 metres (200 ft) |
| Watercourse | Sankh River |
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.[1]
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.[2][3] Its surroundings are spectacular with hillocks, forests and streams.[4]
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.[5]
Transport
It is 35 kilometres (22 mi) from Netarhat.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ "Rajadera". india9. Retrieved 2010-04-20.
- 1 2 "Jharkhand". Jharkhand Govt. Retrieved 2010-04-20.
- ↑ Physical Geography: Hydrosphere By K. Bharatdwaj. Google Books. Retrieved 2010-04-20.
- ↑ "Sadani Falls". india9. Retrieved 2010-04-20.
- ↑ "History of Diamond mining in Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh". Environment and Geology. Retrieved 2010-04-20.
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