EastBiharTilaiya Dam

Tilaiya Dam

It is the first Dam and hydro -Electric power Station constructed by Damodar Valley Corporation across Barakar river in Hazaribag district. It is 1,200 ft. long and 99 ft. high. It is situated in an ideal surrounding with a Reservoir streching in 36 sq. kms. The main object is to control floods.The hydro -electric station produces only 4,000k. watt. The beautiful natural surroundings are the attraction to tourists . the main road from Barhi on G.T.road throughreservoir and the hillocks is picturesque.

How to get there

Rail Rail:
Railway station is Kodarma on Grand Chord line of the Eastern Railway
The distance from kodarma Railway Station is 19 Kms.
Road

Road:
Roads on Patna - Ranchi Road . 17 kms. from Barhi and 194 kms. from patna.

Bus Services Local Transport:
Buses ply between Kodarma and Hazaribag through Tilaya Dam.

Places of Interest

  • Hydro. Electric Power House.
  • Terrace Gardens on the hillock Deer Park.
  • Picnic Island with swimming corner approachable by motor beats available on hire.

Links to RegionsThe Region
Bihar   |    Patna   |    Vaishali   |    Baidyanath Dham   |    Gaya   |    Bodhgaya   |    Nalanda
Rajgir   |    Ranchi   |    Hazaribagh   |    Palamau National Park   |    Dhanbad   |    Galudih
Jamshedpur   |    Netarhat   |    Tilaiya Dam