The Unexplored Paradise of Waterfalls-Rewa India

Rewa district is located in the northeastern part of Madhya Pradesh, situated on the Vindhyan Plateau. The geomorphology of the area is characterized by hills, plateaus, and valleys, with a mix of sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rock formations. The Rewa is mainly exposed by the rock of the Vindyan supergroup. The rocks of this group were formed during the Archean period, and their rocks are predominantly sedimentary in nature. The plateau is separated from the northern plain by a steep escarpment known as the Rewa Escarpment.

The region is elevated as compared to nearby districts. To reach Rewa, several ghats are to be encountered – Chhuhiya Ghat (South-east), Dramondganj Ghat (North-east), Sohagi-Chak Ghat (North) and Semariya Ghat (West) and Patpara Ghat (East). The terrain is rocky, with large proportions of Red and Laterite Soil.

The area is also rich in mineral resources, including limestone and dolomite. The Rewa Group of rocks, which includes sandstones, shales, and limestones, is one of the important geological formations in the district. The Tons River, which is a tributary of the Yamuna River, flows through the district and has contributed to the development of valleys and alluvial plains. The river also forms a number of waterfalls, including the popular Chachai Waterfall.

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Rewa district in Madhya Pradesh, India is home to several beautiful waterfalls that are worth visiting. Some of the popular waterfalls in Rewa are-

Keoti Waterfall

Keoti Waterfall is the 24th highest waterfalls in India and is a popular tourist destination. The view from the falls during sunset and sunrise is something extra-ordinary. Keoti Waterfall is a place in Rewa that will blend you with the locals as it is usually crowded with people be it tourists.

The Keoti WaterFalls is on the Mahana river. Mahana is a tributary of Tamsa or Tons River as it comes down from the Rewa Plateau. The waterfall has a total height of 98 metres. World Waterfall Database puts the height of the waterfall at 130 metres. It is a segmented type waterfall with a single drop.

Knick point, also called a nick point or simply  The break in channel gradient allows water to fall vertically giving rise to a waterfall. Keoti Water falls is an example of a nick point caused by rejuvenation. Nick point, represents breaks in slopes in the longitudinal profile of a river caused by rejuvenation. The waterfall is situated 46 kilometres from Rewa District, at the edge of the Chitrakoot Hills.

Chachai Waterfall

Chachai Waterfalls are more than 130 meters in height and are situated on River Bihad. The Water falls is counted amongst one of the highest single-drop waterfalls in India. It was once praised by former Indian Prime Minister Sh. Jawahar Lal Nehru for its breathtaking charisma and beauty. However, that time is long gone as a river diversion has been constructed on this river, which splits all of the water of Bihad river in two halves, one for generation of Electricity at Toans Hydroelectric Power Plant and another half for irrigation in nearby villages. The coarse of the river has been changed and since then, the waterfalls are dry, which flood once during the rainy season.

Purwa Falls

The Waterfalls are 60 meter high with intense and an enormous volume of water falls every second. Purwa Falls is a picturesque waterfalls in Rewa district of Madhya Pradesh, India. The waterfall is formed by the Tamsa River, which originates in the Vindhya Range and flows through the district before joining the Son River.

The Waterfalls is located about 25 km from the city of Rewa, and is surrounded by dense forests, which add to the beauty and serenity of the area. The waterfall is a popular picnic spot, and visitors can enjoy a relaxing day out in the natural surroundings. The area around the waterfall is also home to a variety of flora and fauna, including monkeys, langurs, and various bird species.

During the monsoon season, the waterfall is in full flow, and the cascading water creates a spectacular sight. The best time to visit Purwa Falls is between July and September, when the monsoon is at its peak.

Bahuti Falls

Bahuti is the highest waterfall in Madhya Pradesh with the height of 198 metres. It is on the river Sellar as it rushes down the edge of the Valley of Mauganj to join the Bihad River. Bihar is a tributary of Tamsa or Tons River. The waterfall is near Chachai Falls. The Bahuti Falls is also an example of a nick point caused by rejuvenation. In Knick point, The break in channel gradient allows water to fall vertically giving rise to a waterfall.