Massanjore..... A Weekend Destination
Massanjore dam, across the Mayurakshi River, is in Dumka district of Jharkhand State (India). It was built to boost irrigation, generate electricity and prevent floods. Built with Canadian aid, and commissioned in 1956, it is also called Canada Dam. It is 47 m (155 ft) high from its base and is 660 m (2,170 ft) long. The reservoir has an area of 67.4 sq km when full and has a storage capacity of 620 million cubic metres .
Only 270 km from Kolkata, Massanjore, a gem on Bengal's tourist map, is perfect for enjoying a weekend tour. It is on the Suri-Dumka road - 31 km from Dumka (in Jharkhand) and 38 km upstream from Suri (in West Bengal). A rocky terrain, a colossal dam, an expansive sky and an immense water body with startling blue water just about sum up its charms.
Massanjore..... A Weekend Destination
Massanjore dam, across the Mayurakshi River, is in Dumka district of Jharkhand State (India). It was built to boost irrigation, generate electricity and prevent floods. Built with Canadian aid, and commissioned in 1956, it is also called Canada Dam. It is 47 m (155 ft) high from its base and is 660 m (2,170 ft) long. The reservoir has an area of 67.4 sq km when full and has a storage capacity of 620 million cubic metres .
Only 270 km from Kolkata, Massanjore, a gem on Bengal's tourist map, is perfect for enjoying a weekend tour. It is on the Suri-Dumka road - 31 km from Dumka (in Jharkhand) and 38 km upstream from Suri (in West Bengal). A rocky terrain, a colossal dam, an expansive sky and an immense water body with startling blue water just about sum up its charms.