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hirakud dam short note

Answer 1

Hirakud project is a major multi-purpose river valley porject in India. Hirakud dam has been constructed over the river Mahanadi. The length of the main section is 4.8 km long. The entire Hirakud dam is 25.8 km long.

The construction of Hirakud Dam began in 1948. The dam was started in 1957.

The Hirakud dam irrigates more than 2.5 lakh hectares of land, mainly in Baragarh area.

The water released from Hirakud is utilized in the delta of Mahanadi, by remodeling weirs and Mundali and Birupa Rivers.

The dam also support power stations.

The Hirakud project further helps to control flood control.

Answer 2

Constructed across the Mahanadi River in Orissa is the Hirakud Dam, which is hailed as one of the longest man-made dams in the world. This marvellous construction was built in the year 1956, and owing to its location has an ideal atmosphere for wildlife to flourish. The Hirakud Reservoir is also situated in the close vicinity of the dam and is a focal point of interest for tourists and large flocks of birds as well. A number of migratory birds fly towards this destination during the winter season, and some of the common ones that can be spotted here include Common Pochard, Red-crested Pochard and Great Crested Grebe.Any nature lover will enjoy the quaint atmosphere.

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