Sorada Dam | Dams in Odisha |
About Sorada Dam: |
Surada (also known as Sorada or Suruda or Soroda) is a town which is a Notified Area Council and it is the headquarter of Surada Block which area is about 2663.89 km2 under the Bhanjanagar Sub-division in Ganjam district in the Indian state of Odisha. Surada Block consists of 364 villages, 25 Grama Panchayats and Surada (N.A.C.).
Official name - Soroda Dam |
Location information Sorada Dam:Surada Town, Ganjam District, Odisha |
Climate/Weather in Sorada Dam:Area is characterised by an equable temperature all through the year, particularly in the coastal regions and by high humidities. The cold season from December to February is followed by hot season from March to May. The period from June to September marks the South West Monsoon and 70% of annual precipitation is received during this period. The normal rain fall of this district is 1444 mms. May is the hottest month. With the arrival of the monsoon by about the second week of June the day temperature decreases slightly while the night temperature continue as it was in the summer. Towards the end of September, after the withdrawal of south west monsoon, temperature decreases progressively. December is the coldest month. The relative humidity are high throughout the year especially in coastal areas. Winds are fairly strong particularly in coastal regions in summer and monsoon months. . |
| Summer - March to May |
| Monsoon - June to October |
| Summer - March to May |
History of Sorada Dam: |
It is a historical famous place. In ancient time, it was named as Surada Gada. Surada is a Sanskrit word (सुर+अड्डा = सुराडा) which means the place of God. It was established by the 1st king of Surada whose name was Raja Sandhadhanu Singh in 1474. Once this land was under Khidishingi kingdom (now some part of the kingdom is in Mohana block of Gajapati district). While partition among 4 sons of last Khidishingi king Raja Baliar Singh, it had divided into 4 kingdoms which are Badagada, Dharakote, Surada and Sheragada since 1574. Now, Badagada is a village under Surada Block and Dharakote, Sheragada are two separate blocks in Ganjam district. When the Britishers had ruled Surada they took this Zamindari along with undivided Ganjam district into Madras Presidency which is written in the List of zamindari estates in Madras Presidency. |
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Interesting things to do Sorada Dam:Well, Ganjam area is full of adventours and various sporty things to do. You can enjoy Relaxation, Sight Seeing, Temples, Beaches, Spiritual & Natural Beauty, Monuments, Hill Stations, Lakes, Wildlife etc. |
Interesting things to Visit near by Sorada Dam:Well this place is connected with road is almost isolated. You can enjoy the natural beauty over here. Adventurous people can do their own way to do interesting things to do. You can visit these places.
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How to reach Sorada Dam?Rail - Nearest railway station isGanjam Railway Station is Located in Orissa, Ganjam. Road - There are regular buses from other major cities of the country to Ganjam District. You can hire your own cab and also, take local transport to reach the place. Air - Neartest Airport - Bhubaneswar Airport. |
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Things to carry for Sorada Dam:All basic items you need. |
Tips & Suggestions for Sorada Dam:Enjoy the place thoroughly. Don’t carry expensive items. |
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