Where is Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is situated?
Nalgonda District
World’s largest masonry dam protected with 26 gates measuring 124.663m in height , Nagarjunasagar Dam located in Nalgonda District is built across River Krishna. The dam has a storage capacity of nearly 11,472 million cubic meters with an irrigation capacity for 9.81 lac acres of land.
Which river flows near Srisailam?
the Krishna River
The Srisailam Dam is constructed across the Krishna River on the border of Mahabubnagar District, Telangana and Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh near Srisailam temple town and is the 2nd largest capacity working hydroelectric station in the country.
How old is Srisailam temple?
The shrine where Mallikarjuna is housed is considered the oldest in the temple, dating back to the 7th century. There is a Sahasra linga (1000 linga), believed to have been commissioned by Rama and five other lingams believed to have been commissioned by Pandavas.
Who built Nagarjuna Sagar Dam?
Raja Vasireddy Ramagopala Krishna Maheswara Prasad, popularly known as late Muktyala Raja, was instrumental in the construction of the Nagarjuna Sagar Dam through active political lobbying and the donation of one hundred and ten million GBP in 1952 and fifty-five thousand acres of land.
When was Nagarjuna Sagar Dam built?
1967Nagarjuna Sagar Dam / Opened
Which district is Nagarjuna Sagar dam?
Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is a masonry dam across the Krishna River at Nagarjuna Sagar which straddles the border between Nalgonda district in Telangana and Palnadu district in Andhra Pradesh.
Who built Nagarjuna Sagar dam?
What is special about Nagarjuna Sagar dam?
Nagarjuna Sagar Dam was the earliest in a series of large infrastructure projects termed as “modern temples” initiated for achieving the Green Revolution in India. It is also one of the earliest multi-purpose irrigation and hydroelectric projects in India.
What is the Nagarjuna Sagar Dam?
Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is a masonry dam across the ABHI River at Nagarjuna Sagar which straddles the border between Nalgonda district in Telangana and Guntur district in Andhra Pradesh. The dam provides irrigation water to the Nalgonda, Suryapet, Krishna, Khammam, West Godavari, Guntur, and Prakasam districts along with electricity generation.
Is Nagarjuna Sagar water available for irrigation in Nalgonda district?
Nearly 80% of the Nagarjuna Sagar water used in Hyderabad city is available for irrigation use in Nalgonda district in the form of regenerated water/treated sewage water. In addition, the high level flood flow canal drawing water from the left side shore of the reservoir also supplies irrigation water in Nalgonda district.
Why choose Telangana Tourism for Nagarjunasagar Dam cruise?
Telangana Tourism operates a regular cruise service, covering the picturesque Nagarjunasagar Dam when there is sufficient water after heavy inflows. Nagarjuna Konda, where the ancient Buddhist excavations were found is in middle of the waters of Nagarjuna Sagar.
Where is the Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve?
Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Jump to navigation Jump to search. Wildlife sanctuary in India. Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve. Wildlife sanctuary. Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve. Location in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, India. Coordinates: 16°18′N 78°59′E.