Barehipani Falls

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Barehipani Falls
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Barehipani Falls
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Barehipani Falls
Location Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India, Asia
Coordinates 21°56′01″N86°22′49″E / 21.933576°N 86.380343°E / 21.933576; 86.380343
Type Tiered
Total height399 metres (1,309 ft)
Number of drops2
Watercourse Budhabalanga River

Barehipani Falls is a two-tiered waterfall located in Simlipal National Park in Mayurbhanj district in the Indian state of Odisha. [1] It is one of the highest waterfalls in India. [2]

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Location

The waterfall is situated at 21.932759N 86.380145E on the Budhabalanga River flowing over Meghasuni mountain of the Eastern Ghats. [3] [4] The nearest railway station is at Baripada. The Joranda Falls is located nearby. [1] It is 120 km from the town of Jashipur.

The falls

The Barehipani Falls has a total height of 399 metres (1,309 ft), [5] according to different estimates. It is a tiered waterfall with two drops. it is the second highest waterfall in India and the highest in Odisha. The tallest single drop is 259 metres (850 ft). [6]

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References

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  6. "Barehipani Falls". World Waterfall Database. Retrieved 22 June 2010.