• | The main purpose of the Hirakud Dam India was to check the massive flood that was effecting a large part of coastal Orissa.
  • Hirakud is a historical dam constructed across the river Mahanadi in Sambalpur. ... ×. Orissa Tourism Enquiry Form.
  • Behind the dam extends a lake, 55 km long. Hirakud Dam is one of the longest dams in the world, about 16 mi (26 km) in length. ... Hotels in Orissa.
  • Best place to see and enjoy your trip near to Sambalpur, Orissa is Hirakud Dam.
  • Hirakud Dam is built across the Mahanadi River, about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from Sambalpur in the state of Odisha in India. It is the longest earthen dam in the world.
  • Longest dam in India- Hirakud Dam: In the Indian state of Orissa, the Hirakud Dam is located. With a total length of 25.79 kilometers, it is India's longest dam.
  • Hiraknud Dam Orissa, constructed across the Mahanadi River, around 15 km from Sambalpur of Orissa, is one of the world’s longest earthen dams.
  • In this paper we examine the. case of the Hirakud dam, the longest earthen dam in the world, built in Sambalpur district, Orissa, India.
  • Hirakud Dam is located in Sambalpur district of Orissa state, this dam was built by the new government after the independence of the country.
  • Hirakud Dam is one of the longest man made dams in the world and is constructed across the Mahanadi river in Orissa. It was built in 1956, in this favorable location.
  • The Hirakud dam was initially built as precautionary measure to protect the massive flood that affected the coastal part of Orissa.
  • The Hirakud Dam, located near the town of Sambalpur in Orissa, is a remarkable engineering feat that has become a vital asset for the region.