Hirakud Dam
Hirakud Dam is a dam in Sambalpur M, Sambalpur District, Odisha.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Hirakud Dam and Hirakud Captive Power Plant.
Hirakud Dam
Power station
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Hirakud Dam is built across the Mahanadi River, about 10 kilometres from Sambalpur, in the state of Odisha, in India. It is the longest earthen dam in the world. Hirakud Dam is situated 2 km southwest of Hirakud Dam.
Hirakud Captive Power Plant
Power station
Hirakud Power Plant is a coal based captive thermal power plant located near Hirakud in Sambalpur district in the Indian state of Odisha. The power plant began commercial production in April 2013, is operated by the Hindalco Industries. Hirakud Captive Power Plant is situated 4 km east of Hirakud Dam.
Hirakud Dam
- Type: Dam
- Location: Sambalpur M, Sambalpur District, Odisha, Eastern India, India, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude
21.5298° or 21° 31′ 47″ northLongitude
83.86913° or 83° 52′ 9″ eastOpen location code
7MH5GVH9+WMOpenStreetMap ID
way 90852033OpenStreetMap feature
waterway=dam
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