Dams In Odisha- Badanalla Dam

About Badanalla Dam:

Badanalla dam is under the project name “Badanalla Irrigation Project is implemented envisaging utilisation of 50% of the available run off of the interstate Vansadhara River at Gotta Barrage in response to the interstate Agreement between Andhra Pradesh and Orissa. The project was appraised by the World Bank during 1983 under Credit 1997(IM). It is located near village Kenduguda in Gunupur Sub-Division of Rayagada District of Orissa, 130 KM away from Berhampur, it is located along the State Highway No.4

The Project was cleared by the Planning Commission in the year 1980. Administrative approval of the project was accorded for Rs.1336.00 Lacks by the earst while Irrigation & Power Dept. of Govt. of Orissa vide letter no. 40439 dt.20.10.1982. The revised cost of the project stands Rs.10588.22 Lacs as per schedule of rates 1994.

As per original programme it was contemplated to complete the project works within 10 years form the date of commencement. Due to rise of cost of materials and financial constraint, the progress of the project got suffered. Then the project was included under World Bank aided WRCP Scheme Completion for completion of balance works. The date of completion was reschedules to the year 1999.
 The main components of the project are Dam & Dykes, Spillway, and Head race of the main canal. Main canal and branches Distributaries, Minors and Water courses.

The words of Dam, Dykes, Spillway and Head Race of Main Canal and erection of 8 nos. of Radial Gates are already completed. Excavation of Main Canal, Branch Calans and Distributaries are completed. In case of minors and sub-minors the progress is about 66.50% of WRCP works. The Planning and design of Water Courses and Drainage system have already been completed by M/s GMS Power Packs Pvt. Ltd., Bhubaneswar. The components covered under WRCP are enclosed in Annexure-I for information.

The G.C.A. of the project is 13065 Ha and the ultimate potential (C.C.A.) of the project is 9800 Ha. Being 75% of G.C.A… The designed ayacut during for Khariff crop is 8653 Ha. While that of Rabi is 4950 Ha. Potential created prior to WRCP i.e. 1995 is 4000 Ha. Potential created during WRCP is 4400 Ha. Hence total irrigation potential created since inception of the project up to Khariff-2002 is 8400 Ha. And programme for 2002-03 is Nil. However irrigation water has been supplied during Khariff- 2003 to an extent of around 5000Ha due to lean monsoons and acute shortage of inflow of water into the reservoir.

Official name – Badanalla Dam
Impounds – Badanalla River
Locale – Rayagada
Maintained & Operated by – Department of Water Resources
Length – 435m
Height – 48m
Opening date – 1997
Construction Cost – 1182.23 Cr INR
Capacity – 67.1 million m3
Catchment area – 83400 km2
Surface area – 1,085 ha
Geographical Data (Location of map) – 20.39°N 82.66°E

Location information Badanalla Dam:

Address: Kandhachakunda Village, Rayagada District, 765025 Odisha.

Climate/Weather in Badanalla Dam:

The climate is tropical with the rainfall is due to the South West monsoon.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 Badanalla Dam:

Languages in Badanalla Dam:

• Odia
• Hindi
• English
• Bengali

Interesting things to do Badanalla Dam:

• There are a number of exciting things to do in this place. From historical sites to cultural attractions, explore the exhaustive list of all other local attractions in area of the district Rayagada. Discover new places to see and unique things to do nearby Rayagada. Don’t miss out on these amazing sights at Rayagada. Check out the list of attractions and activities to do in Rayagada and nearby areas. It will help you to plan a perfect trip to Rayagada. Highlights of Rayagada includes – Best things to do in Rayagada and nearby areas, top attractions to visit such as historical monuments, natural attractions, adventurous and entertainment activities to do, places to eat and drink.  

Interesting things to Visit near by Badanalla Dam:

• Gunupur
• Gudari muniguda
• Gumma
• Kiyapadu
• JayKaypur
• Pitamahal

Mobile range info:
Mobile ranges available is of 4g network Airtel, Idea & Jio and 3g networks are available of Aircel, Airtel, BSNL, Reliance GSM and Vodafone.

How to reach Badanalla Dam?

Rail – Rayagada railway station is an important station from where direct trains to Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bhubaneswar, Raipur, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Jamshedpur, Jodhpur, New Delhi other large cities can be boarded. Gunupur is also an important railway station in the district. Gunupur via Parlakhemundi is connected to Naupada railway junction on the main East Coast railway line from Kolkatta to Chennai by 90 km long 1676mm broad gauge that was converted from 762mm (2 ft 6 in) narrow gauge in 2011.

Road – Convenient road transport facilities available as NH-43 is passing through Koraput,i.e. 109 KMs from Rayagada. Direct Express bus services are available from Vishakhapatnam, Vizianagarm, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Puri, Jeypore, Koraput, Malkangiri, Phulbani, etc.

Air – Nearest airport is at Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) 200 KMs.

Nearest Visiting places from Badanalla Dam:

• Maa Majhighariani Temple
• Maa Mangla Maa Temple
• Hatipathar
• Gayatri Temple at MITS College
• Laxminarayan temple
• Paikapada
• Chatikona
• Minajhola
•  Devagiri hill
• Padmapur

Nearest Petrol Pump near by Badanalla Dam:

• Indian Oil Petrol Pump
  Petrol Pump
  SH 4 · 087639 00318
• Reliance Petrol
  Petrol Pump
  Rayagada
  Open until 11:00 PM
• Sai Krupa Filling Station Bharat Petroleum Bunk
  Petrol Pump
  Raygada, Rayagada, SH-4, Rayagada Koraput Road, Rayagada · 088182 84442

Open 24 hours

Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation near by Badanalla Dam:

• There are numbers of hotels, lodges available at this place. You can book online as well.

Things to carry for Badanalla Dam:

Tips & Suggestions for Badanalla Dam:

Help Line/Phone Number in Badanalla Dam:

• Tourist Information Counter, Rayagada Railway Station, (- 06856Tel: 222248)
•  Tourist Office,Koraput at Koraput Club,   (- 06852-250318, Gram: ORISSATOUR
•  Tourist Counter, Vizianagaram Railway Station ,  (- 08922 – 223582.
• Superintendent of Police, Rayagada, 06856 ,  222304
• District Information & Public Relations Officer, Rayagada, 06856, 222193

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