Which Dam on Mahanadi?
Hirakud Is the Longest Earthen Dam in the World and Stands Across the Mighty River, Mahanadi, in the Sambalpur Region of Odisha. It Was the First Major...
Hirakud is the longest earthen Dam in the world and stands across the mighty river, Mahanadi, in the Sambalpur region of Odisha. It was the first major multipurpose river valley project after India's Independence in 1947.
Which Dam is on Mahanadi River?
Hirakud Dam. Only 15 kms. north of Sambalpur, the longest earthen dam of the world stands in its lone majesty across the great river Mahanadi, which drains an area of 1,33,090 Sq.
Is the Dam built on river Mahanadi?
Hirakud Dam is built across the Mahanadi River, about 15 kilometres (9 mi) from Sambalpur in the state of Odisha in India. It is the longest dam in the world.