About Jalaput Dam :

The Jalaput Dam is a hydroelectric dam built on the Machkund River, a tributary of the Godavari River in India which rises in the Mudugal hills of Visakhapatnam District and nearby Ondra Gadda it becomes the boundary between Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. For over 48 km the river runs nearly north along a meandering course through the Padwa Valley. About 48 km south of Jeypore, it winds westward along the edge of the Plateau and then suddenly tums at a short angle to the south-west down a steep descent popularly known as Duduma Falls.            Jalaput Dam (and Reservoir) impounds 34.273 Tmcft of water for the needs of downstream 120 MW Machkund Hydro-Electric Scheme (MHES), which is in operation since 1955. The dam and the MHES are the joint projects of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha states. The existing six number power generation units have become old and obsolete compared to latest technology. It is much economical to install a new hydro-electric scheme with a 15 km long tunnel utilizing nearly 400 meters available level drop between Jalaput reservoir and the existing Balimela Reservoir back waters. There is also possibility to install huge capacity Pumped-storage hydroelectricity station for the needs of peaking power utilising high high water level drop. This reservoir will serve as upper pond and existing Balimela reservoir as tail pond for installing Pumped-storage hydroelectricity units. Thus this reservoir water can be put to use more productively. The existing MHES can also be kept in operation by diverting the surplus water from the nearby upper Kolab reservoir into the Machkund river basin by joining with nearly 4 km long tunnel. This would facilitate to utilise excess water from the upper Kolab reservoir for enhanced electricity generation in MHES and downstream Balimela power house by using nearly 200% more available head in Sileru river basin before putting finally for irrigation use.

Official name – Jalaput Dam
Impounds – Machkund River
Locale – Koraput
Maintained & Operated by – Government of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha
Length – 419 m (1,375 ft)
Height – 60.65 m (199 ft) maximum
Opening date – 1955
Construction Cost – Rs 4,700 cr 
Capacity – 971×106 m3 (0.233 cu mi)
Catchment area – 1,963 km2 (758 sq mi)
Surface area – 97.12 km2 (37.50 sq mi)
Geographical Data (Location of map) – 18°27′14″N 82°32′49″E

Location information Jalaput Dam :

Jalaput Dam, Khinimung, Odisha 764041.

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Climate/Weather in Jalaput Dam :

The climate is tropical in Koraput. In winter, there is much less rainfall in Koraput than in summer. This climate is considered to be Aw according to the Köppen-Geiger climate classification. The average annual temperature is 23.1 °C in Koraput. The rainfall here averages 1604 mm.Summer – March to MayAverage Minimum Temperature – 36° CAverage Minimum Temperature – 24° CAverage Precipitation – 40 mmMonsoon – June to OctoberAverage Minimum Temperature – 32° CAverage Minimum Temperature – 25° CAverage Precipitation – 220 mmSummer – March to MayAverage Minimum Temperature – 28° CAverage Minimum Temperature – 17° CAverage Precipitation – 23 mm

History of Jalaput Dam :

Languages in Jalaput Dam :

• Odia
• Hindi
• English
• Bengali

Interesting things to do Jalaput Dam :

Interesting things to Visit near by Jalaput Dam :

1. Gupteshwar Caves
2. Duduma Falls
3. Jagannath Temple
4. Tribal Museum
5. Kolab Reservoir
6. Rani Duduma Waterfalls
7. Kolab Botanical Garden
8. Kolab Falls
9. Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary
10. Shree Fish Planet
11. Minna Jhola
12. Jagannath Sagar

Mobile range info:
District has moderate internet connectivity options. There might not be many companies offering internet here but still both 3G and EVDO mobile broadband facilities are available all over Koraput District. Total 2 companies are providing these services in the district. 3G services in Koraput District are provided by BSNL and Reliance.

How to reach Jalaput Dam ?

Rail – There is no railway station near to Nabarangpur in less than 10 km. How ever Vishakapatnam Rail Way Station is major railway station 206 KM near to Nabarangpur

Road – From there, a good road takes you to Nabarangpur. Two nearby bus stands are New Bus Stand Nabarangpur
1. NH 201; Nowrangpur; Odisha 764059; India
1.6 KM distance Detail

Musamundiguda Bus Stop
2. Kukudabai; Odisha 764059; India
11.4 KM distance Detail

Air – The nearest airport is at Visakhapatnam, 300 km away.

Nearest Visiting places from Jalaput Dam :

• Gupteswar
• Sabar Srikshetra
• Kolab Dam
• Duduma Waterfall
• Gupteswar
• Sabar Srikshetra
• Kolab Dam
• Duduma Waterfall

Nearest Petrol Pump near by Jalaput Dam :

• HP PETROL PUMP – THEEDA RAMASWAMY KORAPUT
  Petrol Pump
  Sambalpur, Odisha · 094370 55432
  Open until 11:00 PM
• Sampat Filling Station Reliance Petroleum
  Petrol Pump
  Koraput, Odisha
  Open 24 hours
• Shiv Shankar Filling Indian Oil Petrol Pump
  Petrol Pump
  Koraput, Odisha
  Open 24 hours

Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation near by Jalaput Dam :

• Well, you won’t find any hotel or lodge nearby this dam. But you can find accommodation with the local people and food will also can be arranged by them only. Hotels and Lodges are available in Vishakhapatnam.

Things to carry for Jalaput Dam :

All basic items you need.

Tips & Suggestions for Jalaput Dam :

You will have made your own arrangement if you want to stay. Try not to stay at the place in night. Get back to your hotels after visiting the place. You will have to hire a car to visit this place.

Help Line/Phone Number in Jalaput Dam :

Contact Details
+91 7077704481 / booking@odishatourismcentre.com

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