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Joranda Falls

Coordinates: 21°56′14″N 86°24′15″E / 21.93722°N 86.40417°E / 21.93722; 86.40417
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Joranda Falls
ଯୋରନ୍ଦା ପ୍ରପାତ
Joranda Falls is located in Odisha
Joranda Falls
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LocationMayurbhanj district, Odisha, India
Coordinates21°56′14″N 86°24′15″E / 21.93722°N 86.40417°E / 21.93722; 86.40417
TypePlunge
Total height150 metres (490 ft)
Number of drops1

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 is located close to the Joranda Falls.[1] It is the 19th highest waterfall in India.[2]

The falls

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The 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

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References

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  1. ^ "Joranda Falls". Maps of India. Retrieved 2010-06-24.
  2. ^ "Showing all Waterfalls in India". World Waterfalls Database. Archived from the original on 2012-09-05. Retrieved 2010-06-24.
  3. ^ "Barehipani Falls". World Waterfall Database. Retrieved 2010-06-24.