This detailed map of India highlights the distribution of major dams alongside important river systems across the country. It showcases key water infrastructure used for irrigation, hydroelectric power generation, and flood control. Prominent dams such as Bhakra Nangal, Hirakud, Sardar Sarovar, and Nagarjuna Sagar are clearly marked, offering a comprehensive geographic perspective. The map also illustrates major rivers including the Ganga, Brahmaputra, and Godavari, emphasizing their connection to dam networks. Ideal for students, researchers, and geography enthusiasts, this map provides valuable insights into India's water resource management and engineering achievements across diverse regions.
Major Dams:
- Bhakra Nangal Dam, built on the Sutlej River in Himachal Pradesh, is one of India’s largest dams, supporting irrigation and hydroelectric power generation.
- Tehri Dam in Uttarakhand stands on the Bhagirathi River and is one of the tallest dams in the world, producing hydroelectric energy.
- Hirakud Dam in Odisha, built across the Mahanadi River, is one of the longest earthen dams globally, crucial for flood control and irrigation.
- Sardar Sarovar DamLocated on the Narmada River in Gujarat, Sardar Sarovar Dam provides water supply, irrigation, and electricity to multiple western Indian states.
- Indira Sagar Dam in Madhya Pradesh is built on the Narmada River and serves as a major source of hydroelectric power and irrigation.
- Nagarjuna Sagar Dam on the Krishna River is one of India’s largest masonry dams, supporting irrigation and electricity generation in southern states.
- Koyna Dam in Maharashtra is a major hydroelectric project built on the Koyna River, playing a key role in power supply for the region.
- Mettur Dam in Tamil Nadu is constructed across the Cauvery River and is vital for irrigation and water supply in southern India.
- Rihand Dam in Uttar Pradesh is built on the Rihand River, supporting thermal power plants and irrigation in surrounding areas.
- Ukai Dam in Gujarat is built on the Tapi River and is essential for irrigation, flood control, and hydroelectric power generation.
- Idukki Dam in Kerala is a double curvature arch dam on the Periyar River, known for its hydroelectric power production capacity.
- Krishna Raja Sagara Dam in Karnataka is built across the Cauvery River, supplying water for irrigation and drinking purposes.
- Tungabhadra Dam in Karnataka is constructed on the Tungabhadra River and plays a major role in irrigation and power generation.
- Gandhi Sagar Dam in Madhya Pradesh is part of the Chambal Valley Project and contributes to irrigation and hydroelectric production.
- Bargi Dam on Narmada River in Madhya Pradesh supports irrigation, hydropower, and tourism, offering scenic reservoir views and vital regional water resource management benefits.