Tikhali Dam

Tikhali Dam | Dams in Odisha

About Tikhali Dam:

Tikhali Dam is a major irrigation project of the Government of Odisha, and part of the Lower Indra Irrigation Project. The dam is located on the Indra River, a tributary of the Tel River, near the village of Dargoan, in Khariar block of Nuapada district. The areas affected are located in Balangir, Kalahandi, and Koraput districts. Construction began in 1997 and was completed in 2012 at a cost of 1182.23 Cr INR.

Official name - Tikhali Dam also known as Lower Indra Dam
Impounds - Indra River
Locale - Dargoan
Maintained & Operated by - WRD, Govt.of Odisha
Length – 3780m
Height - 22m
Opening date – 2012
Construction Cost - 1182.23 Cr INR
Capacity – 6831cumec
Catchment area - 1093 Sqkm.
Surface area –
Geographical Data (Location of map) - 20.39°N 82.66°E

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Location information Tikhali Dam:

Near village Dargaon of Nuapada Dist.

Climate/Weather in Tikhali Dam:

The climate is tropical with the rainfall is due to the South West monsoon

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

     

    Languages in Tikhali Dam:

    • Odia
    • Hindi
    • English
    • Bengali

    Interesting things to do Tikhali Dam:

    • Here are the things we can do to make life a little more interesting.

      • Host a get together for your friends. ...
      • Re-arrange or re-furnish a room. ...
      • Buy something that you've always wanted to. ...
      • Get an unusual haircut. ...
      • Take a long drive. ...
      Or an unplanned trip to a destination close by.

       

     

    Interesting things to Visit near by Tikhali Dam:

  • Khariar
  • Khariar Road
  • Komna, Nuapada
  • Sagunbhadi
  • Sinapali

    • Mobile range info:
    You will get every network operator available in this area like BSNl, Airtel, Vodafone with good connectivity on calls and data.

    How to reach Tikhali Dam?

    Rail - You can easily get regular trains to Naupada from other major cities of the country.
    Railway Station(s): Naupada Junction (NWP)

    Road - The state of Orissa can be easily accessed via National Highway number 5, 6, 23, 42 and 43 run that run through the state. Nearest bus stand is Tekkali.

    Air - Naupada does not have an airport. Nearest airport is Visakhapatnam Airport.

    Nearest Visiting places from Tikhali Dam:
    • Yogeswar temple
    • Pataleswar temple
    • Debagiri hill
    • Rajib Udyan
    • Patalganga 
    • Godhus Waterfall
    • Wildlife Sanctuary, Sunabeda
    • Beniadhus Waterfall 
    • Kharadhus waterfall

     

    Nearest Petrol Pump near by Tikhali Dam:

    • Bharat Petroleum Petrol Pump
      Petrol Pump
      Gadramunda, Odisha

      Indian Oil Petrol Pump
      Petrol Pump
      Nuapada, Odisha
      Open 24 hours

      Indian Oil Petrol Pump
      Petrol Pump
      Nuapada, Odisha
      Open 24 hours

     

    Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation near by Tikhali Dam:
    • There are numbers of hotels, lodges available in the Naupada Dist. You can book online as well.

    Things to carry for Tikhali Dam:

     

    Tips & Suggestions for Tikhali Dam:

    Help Line/Phone Number in Tikhali Dam:

    • Shri Parmar Smit Parshottamdas,IPS.     
      Telephone No.  06678-225478(Office)
      94389-16860(CUG Mob.)

      Contact Details
      +91 7077704481 / booking@odishatourismcentre.com

      Youtube Link
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKScYy5ZiL4
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