Cities, towns and locations in Ramgarh district in North Chotanagpur Division M: municipality, CT: census town, R: rural/ urban centre, T: tourist centre, P: power plant Abbreviation used- TPP: thermal power project Owing to space constraints in the small map, the actual locations in a larger map may vary slightly
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.
Waterfalls
A view of Bhera river at its confluence with river Damodar
The Bhera or Bhairavi joins the Damodar, falling from a height of 9.1 metres (30 ft).[1][4]
Geographical significance
Rajrappa Falls has tremendous geographical significance. The Damodar valley at Rajrappa is a typical example of polycyclic valley or topographic discordance which is characterized by two storey valley. The Damodar developed its broad and flat valley of senile stage before the onset of Tertiary upliftment. The river was rejuvenated due to upliftment of landmass during the Paleogene and Neogene Periods (66 million to 1.8 million years ago) by the side effects of the Himalayan orogeny and thus the Damodar excavated its new deep and narrow valley of youthful stage within its broad and flat valley of senile stage. The Bhera river coming from over the Ranchi plateau makes a waterfall while joining the Damodar and thus presents an example of a hanging valley. The Damodar gorge near Rajrappa is a typical example of incised meander.[5]
Rajrappa is a Hindupilgrimage centre attracting an estimated 2,500-3,000 persons daily.[3] The main attraction of the Chhinnamasta (also known as Chinnamastika) temple located here is the headless deity of goddess Chinnamasta which stands on the body of Kamdev and Rati in the lotus bed. The Chhinnamasta temple is very popular for its Tantrik style of architectural design. The temple is very old but has that essence of enchantment.[6] Apart from the main temple, there are ten temples of various gods and goddesses such as the Sun God and Lord Shiva.[2] Animal sacrifice is still practised in the temple. The sacrifice is offered on Tuesdays and Saturdays and during Kali puja.[7]
Rajrappa also is a pilgrim centre for the Santals and other tribals who come for immersion of the ashes of their loved ones in the Damodar. They come mostly during the month of December, in groups known as yatri. As per their mythology it is their final resting place. In their folk songs Rajrappa is referred to as "Thel Kopi Ghat" (Water Ghat) and they use oil after bathing. They come in significant numbers from the southern parts of Jharkhand state such as East and West Singhbhum and Saraikela districts.
In popular culture Chinnamasta is featured in the detective story of Bengali novel Feluda series "Chhinnamastar Abhishap" by the renowned filmmaker Satyajit Ray.
Civic administration
Police station
Rajrappa police station serves Chitarpur CD block.[8]
Collieries in the CCL Ramgarh Coalfield U: Underground colliery, O: Open Cast colliery, M: Mixed colliery, W: Washery, S: Facility, A: Administrative headquarters, CT: census town, H: historical, religious, tourist centre Owing to space constraints in the small map, the actual locations in a larger map may vary slightly
Rajrappa Area of Central Coalfields Limited (CCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, is located in Ramgarh Coalfield. It is one of the biggest coal-fields in this region. It is widely known as the Rajrappa Project, which consist of the main quarry (a huge open cast mine), offices, colonies, recreation facilities, shopping complexes, a police out-post and public utility buildings. It is a complete township in itself.[7]
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Rajrappa is a waterfall and a pilgrimage centre in the Chitarpur CD block in the Ramgarh subdivision of the Ramgarh district in the Indian state of Jharkhand Rajrappa FallsMaa Chhinnamasta templeRajrappa FallsLocationRamgarh district Jharkhand IndiaCoordinates23 37 55 N 85 42 40 E 23 63194 N 85 71111 E 23 63194 85 71111 Coordinates 23 37 55 N 85 42 40 E 23 63194 N 85 71111 E 23 63194 85 71111Elevation346 metres 1 135 ft Total height9 1 metres 30 ft WatercourseBhairavi River Contents 1 Geography 1 1 Location 1 2 Waterfalls 1 3 Geographical significance 2 Pilgrimage centre 3 Civic administration 3 1 Police station 4 Economy 4 1 Coal mining 5 Education 6 See also 7 References 8 External linksGeography Edit Interactive fullscreen map Cities towns and locations in Ramgarh district in North Chotanagpur Division M municipality CT census town R rural urban centre T tourist centre P power plantAbbreviation used TPP thermal power projectOwing to space constraints in the small map the actual locations in a larger map may vary slightly Location Edit Rajrappa is located at 23 37 55 N 85 42 40 E 23 632 N 85 711 E 23 632 85 711 Rajrappa stands at the confluence of the Damodar and Bhairavi locally called Bhera rivers 1 Rajrappa is located off NH 23 connecting Ramgarh and Chas It is 20 kilometres 12 mi from Ramgarh 2 65 kilometres 40 mi from Hazaribagh 3 70 kilometres 43 mi from Ranchi and 68 kilometres 42 mi from Bokaro Steel City 1 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 Waterfalls Edit A view of Bhera river at its confluence with river Damodar The Bhera or Bhairavi joins the Damodar falling from a height of 9 1 metres 30 ft 1 4 Geographical significance Edit Rajrappa Falls has tremendous geographical significance The Damodar valley at Rajrappa is a typical example of polycyclic valley or topographic discordance which is characterized by two storey valley The Damodar developed its broad and flat valley of senile stage before the onset of Tertiary upliftment The river was rejuvenated due to upliftment of landmass during the Paleogene and Neogene Periods 66 million to 1 8 million years ago by the side effects of the Himalayan orogeny and thus the Damodar excavated its new deep and narrow valley of youthful stage within its broad and flat valley of senile stage The Bhera river coming from over the Ranchi plateau makes a waterfall while joining the Damodar and thus presents an example of a hanging valley The Damodar gorge near Rajrappa is a typical example of incised meander 5 Pilgrimage centre EditMain article Chhinnamasta Temple Rajrappa is a Hindu pilgrimage centre attracting an estimated 2 500 3 000 persons daily 3 The main attraction of the Chhinnamasta also known as Chinnamastika temple located here is the headless deity of goddess Chinnamasta which stands on the body of Kamdev and Rati in the lotus bed The Chhinnamasta temple is very popular for its Tantrik style of architectural design The temple is very old but has that essence of enchantment 6 Apart from the main temple there are ten temples of various gods and goddesses such as the Sun God and Lord Shiva 2 Animal sacrifice is still practised in the temple The sacrifice is offered on Tuesdays and Saturdays and during Kali puja 7 Rajrappa also is a pilgrim centre for the Santals and other tribals who come for immersion of the ashes of their loved ones in the Damodar They come mostly during the month of December in groups known as yatri As per their mythology it is their final resting place In their folk songs Rajrappa is referred to as Thel Kopi Ghat Water Ghat and they use oil after bathing They come in significant numbers from the southern parts of Jharkhand state such as East and West Singhbhum and Saraikela districts In popular culture Chinnamasta is featured in the detective story of Bengali novel Feluda series Chhinnamastar Abhishap by the renowned filmmaker Satyajit Ray Civic administration EditPolice station Edit Rajrappa police station serves Chitarpur CD block 8 Economy EditCoal mining Edit Interactive fullscreen map Collieries in the CCL Ramgarh CoalfieldU Underground colliery O Open Cast colliery M Mixed colliery W Washery S Facility A Administrative headquarters CT census town H historical religious tourist centreOwing to space constraints in the small map the actual locations in a larger map may vary slightly Rajrappa Area of Central Coalfields Limited CCL a subsidiary of Coal India Limited is located in Ramgarh Coalfield It is one of the biggest coal fields in this region It is widely known as the Rajrappa Project which consist of the main quarry a huge open cast mine offices colonies recreation facilities shopping complexes a police out post and public utility buildings It is a complete township in itself 7 Education EditDAV Public School Rajrappa Shishu Vidya Mandir SVM Rajrappa Government School RajrappaSee also EditList of waterfalls in India List of waterfalls in India by heightReferences Edit a b c Rajrappa Falls india9 Retrieved 2010 04 20 a b Rajrappa temple Ramgarh district administration Retrieved 2010 04 20 a b Rajrappa Hazaribagh district administration Retrieved 2010 04 20 Dr B R Kishore Dr Shiv Sharma 2008 India A Travel Guide Diamond Pocket Books P Ltd p 301 ISBN 9788128400674 Bukhari A Z 2005 Encyclopedia of nature of geography By A Z Bukhari ISBN 9788126124435 Retrieved 2010 04 29 Attractions at Rajrappa mapsofindia Archived from the original on 2011 06 22 Retrieved 2010 04 20 a b Next weekend you can be at Rajrappa The Telegraph 23 September 2009 Retrieved 2009 09 23 District Police Profile Ramgarh Jharkhand Police Retrieved 6 February 2021 External links EditExternal video Rajrappa or Chhinnamasta temple Floods at Rajrappa Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Rajrappa amp oldid 1113001170, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
