Sadni Falls
# Sadni Falls

Sadni Falls (also called Sadnighagh Falls) is a waterfall located about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) from Rajadera village in Gumla district in the Indian state of Jharkhand.

## Geography

### Location

Sadni Falls is located at 23°17′00″N 84°14′00″E﻿ / ﻿23.2833°N 84.2333°E﻿ / 23.2833; 84.2333

## The Falls

The 60 metres (200 ft) falls on the Sankh River is a scarp fall. It is referred to as a snake type falls and is a popular picnic spot. Its surroundings are spectacular with hillocks, forests and streams.

## History

Once upon a time, active diamond mines existed at Sadni Falls. These mines yielded many large and fine stones in the sixteenth and the seventeenth centuries.

## Transport

### By rail

The nearest town Netarhat does not have a railway station. The closest railway station is at Ranchi, which is 110 kilometres away.

### By road

There are regular bus services between Ranchi, the state capital and Netarhat. Sadni falls lie at a distance of 35 kilometres from Netarhat.

