Hirakud Dam is located on which river?

English বাংলা

Answer

Mahanadi

Explanation

Hirakud Dam is a long dam built on the Mahanadi river in Odisha.

Key Points

  • > Longest earthen dam
  • > Odisha state
  • > Irrigation and power generation

Additional Information

  • It is one of the longest dams in India
  • Mahanadi originates in Chhattisgarh
DamRiver
HirakudMahanadi
Indian River Systems GK notes Medium