Duduma Waterfall is situated in the border of Koraput (Odisha) districts of India.
Geography
This horsetail type waterfall is 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. Duduma is about 92 km from Koraput and about 177 km from Visakhapatnam.
Hydroelectric project
Machhakund (Duduma) Hydroelectric Project is located near Duduma Falls. A collaboration between the Andhra Pradesh and Odisha governments, the project, consisting of 6 units, has an installed capacity of 120 MW.
Tourism
Machkund is a pilgrimage destination. The aboriginal tribe of Bonda, Gadaba, and Paraja live near this waterfall.
Gallery
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See also
- List of waterfalls
- List of waterfalls in India
- List of waterfalls in India by height
References
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