The Hirakud Dam is a man-made structure of earth, concrete and masonry. 10 km (6.2 mi) north of Sambalpur, it is the longest major earthen dam in the world, measuring 25.8 km (16.0 mi) including dykes, and stands across the river Mahanadi.

2024年2月24日 · Explore Hirakud Dam in Sambalpur District including its history, length, and number of gates. Gandhi Minar and Nehru Minar at Hirakud Dam.

2025年1月27日 · Hirakud Dam, located in Odisha, is the longest earthen dam in the world, stretching 25.8 km across the Mahanadi River. Built-in 1957, it stands as a symbol of post-independence infrastructure development in India.

2020年11月13日 · This dam is a multi-purpose dam which is protecting floods and supplying all times water for better irrigation in eastern Odisha. Hirakud dam has 64 sluice gates and 34 crest-gates. Total capacity of Dam is 5,896,000,000 m3 (4,779,965 acre-ft).

Hirakud dam is situated near Sambalpur District of Odisha. 15 kilometres from Sambalpur this is a milestone after Independence Of the country. The Dam stretches over 743 sq. km. considering the area covered this is one of the biggest artificial lakes in Asia.

The Hirakud Dam is a significant and historic dam located in the state of Odisha, India. It is one of the longest dams in the world and a key landmark in the region. Hirakud Dam built on Mahanadi River.

2024年5月22日 · The Hirakud dam is on the Mahanadi River, one of the major rivers in India. The construction of the Hirakud Dam helps in harnessing its water for irrigation, flood control, and hydroelectric power construction. It not only provides water for crop cultivation but also generates electricity that lights up countless homes and industries.

A twenty-one Kilometres drive on the dyke offers a unique experience of calm serenity and majesty of nature. One can enjoy the sight of mighty Hirakud dam and the fantastic expanse of water from the top of the revolving minarate called Gandhi Minar.

Hirakud Dam Project is a multipurpose scheme intended for flood control, irrigation and power generation. The dam is built across river Mahanadi at about 15 km upstream of Sambalpur town in the state of Odisha. This is one of the oldest hydel projects of India, being the first post-independence major multi purpose river valley project in the ...

2024年10月5日 · About Hirakud Dam: It is the longest dam in India and the longest earthen dam in the world. Total Length: 25.79 km; The dam is built across the river Mahanadi at about 15 km upstream of Sambalpur town in the state of Odisha. It is made of earth, concrete, and masonry. The dam forms a vast reservoir known as the Hirakud Reservoir or Hirakud Lake.