Hirni Falls

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Hirni Falls
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Hirni Falls
Location West Singhbhum, Jharkhand, India
Coordinates 22°52′00″N85°20′00″E / 22.8667°N 85.3333°E / 22.8667; 85.3333 [1]
Elevation608 metres (1,995 ft)
Total height37 metres (121 ft)
WatercourseRamgarha River

Hirni Falls is a waterfall located in West Singhbhum in the Indian state of Jharkhand. [2]

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Falls

At an edge of the Ranchi plateau, around Bandgaon, the Ramgarha River plunges down 37 metres (121 ft) in a broad torrent as the Hirni Falls. [3] Situated in a dense forest area, Hirni has been favoured by nature for scenic beauties. [4]

Transport

Hirni Falls is 20 kilometres (12 mi) from Khunti, 62 kilometres (39 mi) from Ranchi [4] and 68 kilometres (42 mi) from Chaibasa, off Ranchi-Chaibasa Road. [5]

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