Gawai Barrage

Tourist place : Gawai Bararage

Village / Block : Pindrajora, Chas

Category : D (local tourist destination)

Distance from district headquarters : 20 km (by road)

Coordinates : 23.496691° N, 86.189936° E

Gavai Barrage is a major water resource project located in Bokaro district of Jharkhand state. The barrage is built on the Gavai river, which is a tributary of the Damodar river. It has been developed for purposes such as water conservation, irrigation, drinking water supply and flood control.

Construction of Gavai Barrage

The barrage was constructed mainly to meet the irrigation needs of the regional farmers and for better management of water. The work was completed by the Government of Jharkhand through the Water Resources Department.

Salient features of Gawai Barrage

1. Objectives:

• Irrigation: Ensures supply of water for crops of local farmers.
• Drinking Water Supply: Provides clean drinking water in rural and urban areas.
• Flood control: Gawai reduces the impact of floods by controlling the flow of water in the river.
• Industrial Water Supply: Provides water to industrial areas like Bokaro.

3) Geographical features.

The barrage is located between hilly and plain terrain, making the surrounding area conducive for water resource management. Its reservoir is useful for storing water during summer.

The right time to arrive

The best time to visit is between October and March. The climate is cool and pleasant during winter, making it ideal for picnics and tourism.

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