List of the 5 Biggest Dams of Rajasthan
The Rajasthan has major river system in India such as
Banas River, Jawai River and the Chambal River, These Rivers of Rajasthan are
lifeline for drinking water in the state. Rajasthan is India’s largest state by
area and home to one of the largest desert in the world. This Article focuses on the 5 Biggest and famous Dams of Rajasthan. Here we go :
Bisalpur Dam
Bisalpur Dam is a gravity
dam which is placed in Tonk district and major source of drinking water supply
to Jaipur. Bisalpur Dam is one of the most famous dam in Rajasthan and
beautiful attraction in the region. With the height of 40 meters constructed in
1999 across the Banas River it is a major source of drinking water supply. The
construction of the dam was completed in two phases. Phase 1 aimed at the water
supply to the villagers, while Phase 2 focused on improving the irrigation
facilities.
Mahi Bajaj Sagar Dam
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The Mahi Bajaj Sagar Dam is the second largest dam in Rajasthan and is built across Mahi River, 16 kilometers from Banswara. Named after Shri Jamnalal Bajaj, the 43-meter high dam was constructed for the purpose of water supply and hydroelectricity power generation. The Mahi Bajaj Sagar Dam construction began in 1972 and the dam opened in 1983. The power station is operational since 1986.
The Mahi Bajaj Sagar Dam is the second largest dam in Rajasthan and is built across Mahi River, 16 kilometers from Banswara. Named after Shri Jamnalal Bajaj, the 43-meter high dam was constructed for the purpose of water supply and hydroelectricity power generation. The Mahi Bajaj Sagar Dam construction began in 1972 and the dam opened in 1983. The power station is operational since 1986.
Rana Pratap Sagar Dam
Rana Pratap Sagar Dam is one of the major dams built on
Chambal River, located in Rawatbhata in Rajasthan. With the height of 53.8 meters is the second
largest dam built on Chambal River. The renowned Ranapratap
Sagar gravity masonry dam is second largest dam on Chambal River and one of the
major dam of Chambal Valley Project.
The Rana
Pratap Sagar Dam is
also chosen for Chambal Valley project, a government initiative for the
development of the river. There is a power station at the dam toe for the
generation of hydropower which was officially open in February 1970. The dam and
the power plant got their name from the warrior Maharana Pratap of Rajasthan.
Meja Dam
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Jawai Dam
The Jawai Dam is biggest
dam in the western Rajasthan. The Dam is constructed between 1946 to 1957 over
the Jawai River near Sumerpur town in Pali District. The hills around Jawai dam
are famous for Indian leopards and jungle cats. The Dam is major water supplier
for Jodhpur city and parts of Pali district.
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