The Joranda Falls (Odia: ଯୋରନ୍ଦା ପ୍ରପାତ) is a waterfall located in the core area of Simlipal National Park in Mayurbhanj district in the Indian state of Odisha. The Barehipani Falls (India's second highest waterfall) is located close to the Joranda Falls.[1] Joranda is the 21st highest waterfall in India.[2]
Joranda Falls | |
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ଯୋରନ୍ଦା ପ୍ରପାତ | |
Location | Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India |
Coordinates | 21°56′14″N 86°24′15″E / 21.93722°N 86.40417°E |
Type | Plunge |
Total height | 150 metres (490 ft) |
Number of drops | 1 |
The falls
editThe Joranda Falls has a total height of 150 metres (490 ft). The water plunges over a lofty cliff in a single drop, spreading out slightly as it falls.[3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Joranda Falls". Maps of India. Archived from the original on 2014-08-02. Retrieved 2010-06-24.
- ^ "Showing all Waterfalls in India". World Waterfalls Database. Archived from the original on 2012-09-05. Retrieved 2010-06-24.
- ^ "Barehipani Falls". World Waterfall Database. Retrieved 2010-06-24.