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Hirakud Dam is built across the Mahanadi River, is the longest earthen dam in the world. Behind the dam extends a lake, Hirakud Reservoir, 55 km (34 mi) long. The dam with the channel provides an ide (Read More) al environment for the wildlife. The Debrigarh wildlife sanctuary is located here. Nearly 20-25 species of birds are seen in the ...
Oct 15, 2017 · The dam drains 75,000 sq. km. of land which is twice the area of Sri Lanka. It has 98 flood gates, 64 sliding gates, and 34 crest gates to release flood water, which indeed makes it the longest dam in the world. Hirakud Dam is a 1000 million INR project that in today’s time would be worth some 500 billion INR. wowmusings Irrigation
Bhubaneswar. Hirakud Dam. Considered to be one of the first river valley projects in India, the Hirakud is among the longest dams in the world. It is located in the Sambalpur district of Odisha, about 290 km from the city of Bhubaneswar. Apart from being a magnificent body of water that provides irrigation and hydroelectricity to nearby areas ...
21°36'N 83°45'E. Overview. Downloads. Hirakud Reservoir is one of the largest man-made reservoirs in India, built across the Mahanadi River by a combination of earth and modern dams of a total length of almost 26 kilometres. The reservoir helps regulate the water level of the river and moderates the impact of floods in the Mahanadi Delta.
Hirakud Dam Insights. India’s longest dam is Hirakud Dam. Constructed on Mahanadi River this is situated in Indian state Odisha. Amongst the Dams of India this definitely holds a unique position.Hirakud dam is situated near Sambalpur District of Odisha. 15 kilometres from Sambalpur this is a milestone after Independence Of the country.
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Sep 4, 2013 · Abstract. Dams are claimed as symbols of development for their multipurpose utility and contribution to the welfare of mankind. But compulsory displacement caused by dams has raised major issues of social justice and equity. Contextualising the Rawls’ general conception of justice and examining the case of the Hirakud dam, this study ...
