Bhanjanagar Dam | Dams in Odisha

About Bhanjanagar Dam:

Official name – Bhanjanagar Dam
Impounds - Baranganalla
Locale – Ghumusar, Ganjam
Maintained & Operated by – WRD, Govt.of Odisha
Length – 1377.7m
Height – 21.55m
Opening date - 1966
Construction Cost - Rs 1461.97 crore
Capacity – 136 cumec               
Catchment area - 25,250 km2
Surface area -

Geographical Data (Location of map) - 19.93°N 84.58°E

 

Location information Bhanjanagar Dam:

Bhanjanagar Town, Ganjam District, Odisha.

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Climate/Weather in Bhanjanagar Dam:

The climate here is tropical. The summers are much rainier than the winters in Bhanjanagar. The Köppen-Geiger climate classification is Aw. The average temperature in Bhanjanagar is 26.9 °C. In a year, the average rainfall is 1279 mm.

Summer - March to May
  • Average Minimum Temperature - 36° C
  • Average Minimum Temperature - 24° C
  • Average Precipitation - 40 mm
  • Monsoon - June to October
  • Average Minimum Temperature - 32° C
  • Average Minimum Temperature - 25° C
  • Average Precipitation - 220 mm
  • Summer - March to May
  • Average Minimum Temperature - 28° C
  • Average Minimum Temperature - 17° C
  • Average Precipitation - 23 mm
  • History of Bhanjanagar Dam:

     

    Languages in Bhanjanagar Dam:

    • Odia
    • Hindi
    • English
    • Bengali

    Interesting things to do Bhanjanagar Dam:

    • You can do picnic here. You can enjoy delicious local foods made by the local peoples.

     

    Interesting things to Visit near by Bhanjanagar Dam:

    1. You can do picnic here. You can enjoy delicious local foods made by the local peoples.

     

    Mobile range info:
    You will get all mobile operators network here in this area. Though some places does not have converge but you will get proper network at various area.

    How to reach Bhanjanagar Dam?

    By buses  and trains you can visit this place. Also with the help of local transport.

    Nearest Visiting places from Bhanjanagar Dam:

     

    Nearest Petrol Pump near by Bhanjanagar Dam:

    • Khairapali Petrol Pump
      Petrol Pump
      Khairapali - Rengali Dam Project Rd
      4.2 kms away from dam via  Kantiapashi - Rengali Rd/Rengali Dam

       

     

    Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation near by Bhanjanagar Dam:

    • As there are not hotels available nearby this location so you will have to stay at the place managed by Odisha tourism centre. You can reach them:

      +91 7077704481 / email@ booking@odishatourismcentre.com

    Things to carry for Bhanjanagar Dam:

     

    Tips & Suggestions for Bhanjanagar Dam:

    Help Line/Phone Number in Bhanjanagar Dam:

    • Contact Details
      +91 7077704481 / booking@odishatourismcentre.com

    Contact Details
    +91 7077704481 / booking@odishatourismcentre.com

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