Hirakud Dam | Longest Earthen Dam In The World | Youtube 1st Vlog In 20 Meter Distance | Must Watch

‪@OdishaTourismOfficial‬ ‪@OdishaTube‬ ThankYou 🙏 #hirakuddam #hirakud #odisha #odishayoutuber #india #subhayanbanik Hirakud Dam is built across the Mahanadi River, about 15 kilometres from Sambalpur in the state of Odisha in India. It is the longest earthen dam in the world. Behind the dam extends a lake, Hirakud Reservoir, 55 km long. Location: 16.5 km from Sambalpur, Odisha Length: 4.8 km (3 mi) (main section); 25.8 km (16 mi) (entire dam) The Hirakud Dam, built across the Mahanadi River, is the longest in the world, with a length of 4.8 km. It was one of the first initial projects that an independent India undertook. The first Prime Minister of the country, Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru, put the first piece of concrete of the dam on April 12, 1948. For adequate supervision, Mazumdar Committee was appointed to check the technical soundness and the feasibility of the project, which cost more than US$ 1 Billion in ancient times. Initially, the Committee had pegged the cost at nearly ₹94 crores and predicted the dam's completion by June 1955. Surprisingly, the dam was completed by 1953, and Pandit Nehru formally inaugurated the dam project on January 12, 1957. However, the dam had begun power generation and agricultural irrigation, and the dam was fully functioning only by 1966. Located at 10 km from Odisha's Sambalpur district, Hirakud is the longest earthen dam in India. A dam constructed of earth material (such as gravel, broken weathered rock, sand, silt, or soil). It has a core of clay or other impervious material and rock facing riprap to protect against wave erosion. The Hirakud dam has two observational towers, named 'Gandhi Minar' and 'Jawahar Minar'. What Was The Purpose Oh Hirakud Dam? Ans:- The Hirakud dam served a dual purpose. On the one hand, the upper drainage basin of the Mahanadi River, located in the Chhattisgarh Plain, suffers from periodic drought; on the other hand, there is a high risk of crop damage due to floods in the lower delta region. The dam's primary purpose was to get rid of the problems by constructing the reservoir and controlling the flow of the river through the drainage system. While the dam regulates the flow of the Mahanadi River, several hydroelectric plants help in power generation. The barrier does not only help to control flooding in the river during the rainy season but also helps in irrigating over 75,000 square km of area. While the dam regulates an area of 83,400 square kilometres of the Mahanadi River, it also drains an area of 133,090 square kilometres, which is twice the area of Sri Lanka. Moreover, the dam provides irrigation for thousands of square kilometres of Kharif and Rabi crops in districts of Sambalpur, Bargarh, Bolangir, and Subarnpur. The Chiplima project gained prominence as the second hydroelectric project of the Hirakud dam. The nearby region is inhabited by fishermen who worship the Ghanteshwari deity. The livestock farm and the agricultural farm of the state are located in the area. The massive dam project has three canals: the Bargarh Main Canal, the Sason Canal, and the Sambalpur Canal. The latest statistics show that the dam's capacity has reduced by more than 28 per cent due to siltation. Therefore, several plans have been discussed for an inter-basin water transfer as part of India's ambitious Indian Rivers Inter-link. While the dam's primary purpose was to alleviate the problem of flooding, the construction of such a massive dam project led to the displacement of several natives in Western Odisha. More than 1,50,000 people were affected due to the structure, and more than 22,000 families were displaced. Initially, the government had decided to allocate more than $120 million to the affected families; the revised accounts show an allocation of a little more than $95 million. However, locals testify that only $33.2 million was disbursed. Hundreds of families that were displaced from 1956 onwards still await their compensation. Lost Heritage Of The Submerged Temples During the summer season, the dam's water recedes, bringing to light the remnants of the temples that were submerged in the 20th century during the construction of the Hirakud dam. More than 200 temples had submerged during the dam's construction, and over 150 temples have already perished, while 50 of them have stood the test of time. The remaining temples present an opportunity for scuba diving enthusiasts to go under the water and experience the underbelly of the Hirakud Dam. Visitors can see the submerged temples during their boat rides in the summer months of May and June. Social Media☺️ For Collaboration:-subho7377@gmail.com Personal Facebook:-   / subhayan.banik   Facebook Page:-   / subhayanbanikcool   Instagram:-   / subhayan_banik   🌹Thank You🌹 Enjoy the vlog and stay connected with me 😀 🌹Pasand aye toh like,share,Comment and subscribe jarur kijiye ga.