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title: "Major Dams of Odisha – Overview, Features, and Importance"
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# Major Dams of Odisha – Overview, Features, and Importance

This study material provides a comprehensive overview of the major dams in Odisha. It covers their location, river systems, primary purposes (irrigation, hydroelectric power, flood control, drinking water), structural features, and their role in the socio-economic development of the state. Suitable for students preparing for OSSSC, OPSC, OTET, CT, BED, Police, UPSC, and Geography/General Studies exams.

## Major Dams of Odisha – Overview, Features, and Importance

| Name of Dam | River | District |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Arikul Dam | Arikul Nal | Mayurbhanj |
| Balimela Dam | Sileru | Malkangiri |
| Budhabudhiani Dam | Budhabudhiani | Nayagarh |
| Deras Dam | — | Bhubaneswar, Khorda |
| Hirakud Dam | Mahanadi | Sambalpur |
| Indrawati Dam | Indravathi | Nabarangapur |
| Lower Suktal Dam | Suktel | Balangir |
| Mandira Dam | Sank | Sundargarh |
| Raghunath Sagar Dam | — | Ganjam |
| Rengali Dam | Brahmani | Talcher |
| Salandi Dam | Salandi | Kendujhar |
| Upper Jonk Dam | Jonk | Nuapada |
| Upper Kolab Dam | Kolab | Koraput |
| Sapua Dam | Sapua | Dhenkanal |

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