Khadakwasla Dam is a medium sized dam on the Mutha River, located about 20 kilometres southwest of the city of Pune in Maharashtra. Khadakwasla Dam has derived its name from the nearby village of Khadakwasla. This dam happens to be one of the main sources of water for the city of Pune.
Just a few kilometres away from the dam, the Sinhagad Fort is located with all its grandeur and tradition. The twin dams of Panshet and Varasgaon primarily supply water for irrigation in the surrounding areas, which are located close to the Khadakwasla Dam.
In 1961, the Khadakwasla Dam was destroyed because the Panshet Dam overflowed and thus caused devastating floods in the city of Pune. However, the dam was later rebuilt. Khadakwasla is a preferential spot for honeymoon and many groups also come here on weekends and during the monsoon season. Picturesque places around the dam include the Kudje village, Peacock Bay and Neelkanteshwar. Neelkanteshwar is situated near the Bahuli village, very close to Kudje.
This article is a stub. You can enrich by adding more information to it. Send your Write Up to content@indianetzone.com
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Recently Updated Articles in Geography of India
|
|
|
• | Kali River The Kali River rises from the Greater Himalayas at Kalapaani, which is located in the Pithoragarh district. It enters the plains and is known as Sharda. The river has a vast catchment in the northern and eastern parts of Pithoragarh and is almost a human presence. It has immense potential for irrigation and hydroelectric generation.
| | • | Kausiki River Kausiki is the name of the river named after Sage Vishwamitra.
| | • | Himayat Sagar Himayat Sagar is constructed across the Musi River in Telangana. This is an artificial lake built during the Nizam rule in Hyderabad serves as a major water source for irrigation.
| | • | Himayat Sagar Himayat Sagar is a reservoir located at a distance of twenty kilometers from Hyderabad.
| | • | Jalaput Dam Jalaput Dam in Orissa, situated near Ondra Gadda in the district of Vishakapatnam, supplies hydro-electricity to several regions of Orissa as well as Andhra Pradesh.
| | |
|
|
|
|