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Rajrappa
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. Geography  
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Bhairavi River
Damodar River
Bokaro River
CCL Rajrappa Area 
CCL Kuju Area
CCL Hazaribagh Area
CCL Argada Area
CCL Barka Sayal Area
Patratu Super TPP P
Rajrappa T
Gola R
Ghatotand R
Dulmi R
Bhurkunda R
Bhadani Nagar R
Ramgarh Cantonment M
Topa CT
Taping CT
Sirka CT
Sewai CT
Seota CT
Saunda CT
Sanri CT
Patratu CT
Orla CT
Marar CT
Mandu CT
Lapanga CT
Kuju CT
Kedla CT
Jainagar CT
Hesla CT
Chitarpur CT
Bongabar CT
Barughutu CT
Ara CT
Barkakana CT
Balkundra CT 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 LocationRajrappa is located at 23°37′55″N 85°42′40″E / 23.632°N 85.711°E. 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 The Bhera or Bhairavi joins the Damodar, falling from a height of 9.1 metres (30 ft).[1][4] Geographical significanceRajrappa 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 centreRajrappa 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 administrationPolice stationRajrappa police station serves Chitarpur CD block.[8] EconomyCoal mining
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Bhera River
Damodar River
Maa Chhinamasta Temple H
Rajrappa Waterfall H
Chitarpur CT
CCL Rajrappa Area Office A
Rajrappa washery W
Rajrappa colliery O
Burakhap colliery O
Karma colliery O 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] Education
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