Pitamahal Dam
Sundargarh, Rourkela
About this place
Pitamahal Dam represents popular picnic destination located approximately 22 kilometers from Rourkela and 12 kilometers from Vedvyas temple. The dam was constructed in 1978 across Pitamahal River, a tributary of River Sankha. The river origin connects dam location to broader Sankha-Koel-Brahmani river system. The dam construction demonstrates irrigation infrastructure development. The water storage created scenic reservoir.
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