Malampuzha Dam

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Construction

The dam project was begun in 1949 and completed in 1955. foundation stone for the project was laid on 27 March 1949, by the then Public Works Minister of Madras State, Sri M. Bhaktavatsalam as Palakkad was a part of the Madras Presidency during those times. The dam was constructed in record time, and on 9 October 1955, the then Chief Minister of Madras State, Thiru. K Kamaraj, inaugurated the dam. The total catchment area is 147.63 square kilometres,[4] and the reservoir has a capacity of 226 million cubic meters [4] of water. The canal systems serve to irrigate farmland while the reservoir provides drinking water to Paladin and surrounding villages.[3] The dam was constructed by the Madras government but upon the Creation of linguistically reorganized states, The Malabar District encompassing the Dam became a part of the Kerala State.

Location

15 km from Palakkad city, North Kerala. Attractions: Dam, amusement park, boating facilities, rock garden and ropeway.

Around the reservoir of the dam are gardens and amusement parks. Boating facilities are available on the lake.

Getting there

Nearest railway station: Palakkad Junction - 14 km [5]

Nearest airport: Coimbatore, 55 km from Malampuzha Dam [6]

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MALAMPUZHA DAM OUTLET WATER CANAL

Main Attractions

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The fish shaped aquarium
  • Entrance Garden
  • Yakshi Garden
  • Yakshi Statue
  • Japanese Garden
  • Upper Garden and viewpoint
  • Cable car ride
  • Fish shaped aquarium
  • Toy train for kids
  • Fantasy Park
  • Spiced fruits camp
  • Trekking tracks
  • River baths

Picture gallery

See also

References

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External links

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