Geography
Daltonganj is located at 24°02′N 84°04′E / 24.03°N 84.07°E / 24.03; 84.07. It has an average elevation of 215 m (705 ft).
The famous Betla National Park is located about 26 km from the Daltonganj town. The park is well known for tigers,and comes under the Palamau Tiger Project. Another scenic picnic spot nearby is Kechki, located about 18 km from Daltonganj, at the cofluence of the Koel River and the Auranga River. Netarhat, a scenic plateau covered with thick forests, is also situated near Daltonganj and beside that Barwadih is also located. It is a summer resort known for its picturesque sunrise and sunset.
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