Lodh Falls
Waterfall in Latehar district, Jharkhand. India From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Lodh Falls (also known as Budha Ghagh) is a waterfall in a mid forest of Palamau Tiger Reserve, South division of Latehar district in Jharkhand state in India. It is the highest waterfall in Jharkhand and the 21st highest waterfall in India.[1]
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| Location | Latehar district, Jharkhand. India |
| Coordinates | 23°28′50″N 84°01′10″E |
| Type | Tiered |
| Elevation | 143m |
| Longest drop | 143m (469 ft) |
| Watercourse | Burha River |
It is located on the Burha River, deep in the forest of the Latehar district the Chota Nagpur Plateau.[2] The Lodh Falls is a tiered waterfall with multiple distinct drops in a relatively close succession. It is 143 metres (469 ft) high.[3] The thundering sound of the fall is audible even 10 km away.[4]
The Lodh Falls is an example of a nick point caused by rejuvenation. Knick point, also called a nick point or simply nick, represents breaks in slopes in the longitudinal profile of a river caused by rejuvenation. The break in channel gradient allows water to fall vertically giving rise to a waterfall.[5]
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