Duduma Waterfalls

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Template:Infobox WaterfallDuduma Waterfall is situated in the border of Koraput (Odisha) and Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) districts of India.[1][2][3]

Geography[edit]

This horsetail type waterfall is 175 metres (574 ft) in height and is formed by the Machkund river. It has two sub-waterfalls, one on the Odisha side and the other on the Andhra Pradesh side.[citation needed] Duduma is about 92 km from Koraput and about 177 km from Visakhapatnam.

Hydroelectric project[edit]

Machhakund (Duduma) Hydroelectric Project is located near Duduma Falls.[4] It is a collaborative project between the Government of Andhra Pradesh and the Government of Odisha. The project, consisting of 6 units, has an installed capacity of 120 MW.

Tourism[edit]

Machkund is a pilgrimage destination. The aboriginal tribe of Bonda, Gadaba, and paraja's live near this waterfall.

Gallery[edit]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. "MACHHKUND (Duduma) | Koraput District : Odisha". Retrieved 21 January 2019.
  2. "Duduma Waterfall". siliconindia.com. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
  3. whereincity.com: Duduma Waterfall - Koraput
  4. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 15 April 2012. Retrieved 11 March 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

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