Usri Falls
Waterfall in Jharkhand, India From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Usri Falls is a waterfall located in Giridih district in the Indian state of Jharkhand. It is a popular tourist and picnic spot.[1][2][3] Ushree means a "beautiful source".
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| Location | Giridih district, Jharkhand, India |
| Coordinates | 24°5′47″N 86°22′14″E |
| Elevation | 288 metres (945 ft) |
| Total height | 12 metres (39 ft) |
| Number of drops | 3 |
| Watercourse | Usri River |
Geography
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I
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A
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Jharkhand
Dham
Dham
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Mirzaganj
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Lokainayanpur
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Sakri River
Jamunia
River
River
Barakar
River
River
Telodih
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Sirsia
CT
Pertodih
CT
Paratdih
CT
Maheshmunda
CT
Jamtara
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Isri
CT
Dhanwar
CT
Dandidih
CT
Barki Saraiya
CT
Akdoni Khurd
CT
Giridih coalfield
Usri Falls
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Kharagdiha
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Madhuban
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Pareshath Hill
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Shikharji
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Giridih
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Tisri
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Taratanr
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Suriya
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Pirtand
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Hirodih
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Khukhra
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Khori Mahua
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Jamua
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Hesla
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Gawan
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Gandey
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Dumri
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Deori
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Birni
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Bhelwaghati
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Bengabad
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Bagodar
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Nimiaghat
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Ahilyapur
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Cities, towns and locations in the Giridih district in North Chotanagpur Division
M: municipality, CT: census town, R: rural/ urban centre, H: historical/ religious/ tourist centre
Owing to space constraints in the small map, the actual locations in a larger map may vary slightly
M: municipality, CT: census town, R: rural/ urban centre, H: historical/ religious/ tourist centre
Owing to space constraints in the small map, the actual locations in a larger map may vary slightly
Location
Usri Falls is located 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) east of the Giridih town on the road to Tundi.[3] Taxis, tongas and auto-rickshaws are available.[1][4][5]
Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the district. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.
Description
The Usri River, a tributary of the Barakar River, flows down a steep gorge. The Usri Falls drop some 12 metres (39 ft) in three separate streams. It is surrounded by dense forest.[4]
The character of the gneissic complex of this region is well exposed. Some of the rocks have been split up into blocks of huge dimension whose polished and clean surfaces have been chequered by veins of various hues. The profile of the river bed changes after passing through the falls. The lower portion is mostly flat, slightly undulating, which gives way to gorge like form.[6] The government has taken several steps to develop the area as a prominent tourist spot along with Khandoli Dam and Parasnath.[7][8]
See also
- List of waterfalls in India
- List of waterfalls in India by height
Giridih travel guide from Wikivoyage
References
External links
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