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City in Odisha, India
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Rourkela is the main centre of trade in the Sundergarh district and state of Odisha (formerly known as Orissa).
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This is the highest waterfall of Odisha and among the highest of India. Khandadhar means the edge of a sword. The fall looks like a hanging sword from a distance. The water falls from a height of 800 ft. Pauri Bhuiyas are the tribal people who inhabit the place . The folklore says, Goddess Kankala Devi ate everything that comes across her . Be it soil, trees or stones. Pauri Bhuiyas placed her on a rock, which she ate as well. A hole was created on that rock and the water started falling from that hole. The falling water resembles a sword, hence came the name Khandadhar.
By rail
Rourkela is well connected to most parts of the country by fast trains. It takes around 7 hr by train from Bhubaneswar. Also, you can reach here from Kolkata, which takes 6 hr.
By bus
You can come from Bhubaneshwar by luxury buses for a cost of ₹300-400.The roadway is quite good from the state capital.
Getting around is very easy with shared autos and very cheap buses. The auto is now the most popular form of transportation because it is quite cheap.
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