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The chief engineer of Hirakund dam was Hira khatri [kshatriya}. have known him personally as he was my grand father. also mr kundnani...therefore the name hira-kund dam ..the names of the two engineers hira and kundnani.
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Which dam is built on Mahanadi river?
The Hirakud Dam.
What is the longest dam in the world?
Hirakud dam
What is the height of the worlds highest dam?
The worlds longest dam is Hirakud Dam in Orissa, India.
Which is longest dam in India?
Hirakud Dam in Orrisa
Hirakud dam is located on which river?
The Hirakud Dam is the World's largest earthen dam. it is built across the Manhanadi River in India.
Where is hirakud dam siuated?
Orissa
Which state has benefited from the Hirakud Dam?
Orissia
How many gates in hirakud dam?
There are 64 sluice gates and 34 crest gates at the Hirakud dam for discharge of excess water, officials said.
Is Hirakud Dam larger than Bakra Nangal Dam?
In terms of length: Hirakud Dam is larger, with a total length of 4,800m (the actual length is 25,000m) , compared to Bakra Nangal Dam, which has a length of only 520m. In terms of height: Bakra Nangal Dam is taller, with a total height of 741 ft. compared to Hirakud Dam, which has only a height of 200 ft.
How many flood gates are there in Hirakud dam?
98
How many gates in hirakud?
There are 64 sluice gates and 34 crest gates at the Hirakud dam for discharge of excess water, officials said.
Where was heerakund dam was located?
Hirakud Dam (Oriya: ହୀରାକୁଦ ବନ୍ଧ) is built across the Mahanadi River, about 15 km from Sambalpur in the state of Orissa in India. Built in 1957, the dam is one of the world's longest earthen dam.[1] Behind the dam extends a lake, Hirakud Reservoir, 55 km long. Hirakud Dam is one of the longest dams in the world, about 16 mi (26 km) in length. It is one of the first major multipurpose river valley project started after India's independence. The name of the dam is mostly mis-pronounced in North India as Hirakund which is actually Hirakud. (Source with thanks to wikipedia)
