| MAITHON DAM | |
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Maithan Dam, It is 52 km from Dhanbad. Maithon can also be translated as "Mother's Abode". Maithon has the biggest reservoir in the Damodar valley Corporation. This dam, designed for flood control, has been built on the Barakar river. It has a unique underground power station which is first of its kind in S.E. Asia. Just a little away from the dam lies an ancient temple at Kalyaneshwari. |
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The lake at Maithon is spread over an area of 65 sq.kms. On an island in the lake is a rest house which offers accommodation. Boating and fishing facilities are available. Close by, a deer park and a bird sanctuary have been established. |
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The Maithon Dam, is 15,712 ft long and 165 ft. high. This dam specially designed for flood control generates 60000 K Watt of electricity. The unique feature that sets it apart from the rest is that there is an underground power station, first of its kind, in whole of South-East Asia. The dam is constructed on the Barakar River. |
| Prior permission is required for visiting the powerhouse. The permits are issued from the office of the Assistant Public Relations Officer and guide services are also made available. | |
DURGAPUR BARRAGE | |
| This is another very picturesque place and ideal spot for picnic. Situated on the bank of Damodar at the barrage the white sands of river and the plantation on its bank gives a natural environment to the picnic goers. | |
RHONDIYA PICNIC SPOT | |
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Rhondiya picnic spot is situated 12 km away from Panagarh. This picnic spot is on the banks of Damodar river where a barrage has been built during British period. During the months of December and January this place remains bustling with picnic goers on every holiday. The natural beauty and the sands of river attract the people. |