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Jharkhand

Massanjore Dam

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January

5.5 - 28.3 °C

February

7.8 - 32.1 °C

March

12.1 - 36.1 °C

April

16.9 - 39.8 °C

May

19.0 - 41.3 °C

June

20.7 - 39.6 °C

July

20.9 - 34.1 °C

August

21.1 - 32.4 °C

September

19.9 - 32.6 °C

October

14.4 - 31.8 °C

November

9.8 - 29.8 °C

December

5.8 - 27.4 °C

Major Airports :

Birsa Munda Airport (IXR), Ranchi

Nearest Railway Station :

Ranchi Junction Railway Station (RNC)

Major Airports :

Birsa Munda Airport (IXR), Ranchi

A bountiful dam

Massanjore Dam is situated along the Mayurakshi River in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. The dam has a height of 155 feet from the base and 2170 in length. The reservoir covers an area of 16,650 acres and holds a 500,000 acre-feet storage capacity. Canadian aid helped in the construction of the dam and that is why its inauguration was done by the Foreign Minister of Canada, Lester B. Pearson. It is also referred to as the Pearson Dam or Canada Dam.

The dam serves as a symbol of socioeconomic development and environmental stability of the entire Jharkhand state. Apart from being a tourist spot, the dam fulfils multiple purposes, be it irrigation, hydroelectric power generation, flood control, and water supply for both industrial and domestic areas. One of the most important functions that the dam does is the regulation of water flow in the Mayurakshi River during the monsoon season. The dam stores water during heavy rains and then does the release gradually. That is how the dam protects downstream areas and saves thousands of lives and also helps farmers cultivate crops all around the year, thereby enhancing agricultural productivity.

A place of togetherness

Massanjore Dam attracts tourists from all over the world as it is famous for its grandeur and scenic beauty. There are a lot of activities that you can do, like boating, fishing or just taking a nice walk at the corners. You can spend quality time with your family and friends and admire the scenic beauty around you. For nature lovers and travel enthusiasts, the dam offers a beautiful backdrop surrounding hills and forests. Besides these recreational activities, you can always plan a picnic with your friends and family to spend some nice time together. There are street food stalls across the dam where you can try out some snacks.

A bustling hub of culture

The dam is not just famous for its tourism and functional significance but it also holds historical and cultural importance. The construction of the dam required a lot of villages to relocate from their native place. Thus, the displaced residents have then shifted to nearby areas of the dam. So since their displacement, the dam has preserved their culture and heritage. Be it festivals, fairs or other local cultural events, everything happens in the vicinity of the Massanjore dam.

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Travel beyond the dam

Located around 88 kilometres away from Massanjore Dam, Upper Ghaghri Waterfalls serves as a beautiful tourist spot. You can visit the waterfalls to carry out activities like photography, fishing, or just spend some family time there.

Shree Hanuman Vatika is a sacred place situated near the Massanjore dam, about 68 kilometres away. The main attraction here is the grand Hanuman statue which is quite visible from outside the Vatika as well. People from all over the country come here to take blessings from Lord Hanuman.

Just 9 kilometres away from Massanjore dam is the Ramrekha Dham. It is a very sacred place and it is believed that during the 14 years of Banwas, Lord Rama stayed here for some time. If you are interested in archaeological structures, you should surely visit this place.

Situated 35 kilometres away from Massanjore Dam, Birsa Munda Park is a medium-sized park that has greenery around and benches for people to sit. You will always find inhabitants and children visiting the place during the evenings. It is a nice place to host family picnics.

Similar to any other waterfall, Chhinda Falls provides you with a pleasant atmosphere. If you want to sit down for some time and hear the sound of water to calm your mind, you should visit Chhinda Falls.

If you have religious inclination, you should seek blessings from Bhairo Baba Pahari. The temple is very ancient and you will always find dogs roaming around the place as they are supposed to be carriers of Bhairo Baba.

Bhanwar Pahar is another temple close to Massanjore Dam. During Rath Yatra, the place hosts a lot of tourists and people living nearby. You can visit the temple and seek blessings from God.

Thus, take two days at least to cover all the places near Massanjore Dam and plan a memorable trip with your friends or family.