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Hirakud, a notified area, a small township, is located in Sambalpur District in Orissa, situated just 15 km from Sambalpur. This village came to the industrial limelight in 1956 when Hirakud dam was built and thereby clearing the path for industrial growth in this earlier known rustic small township. Presently, this town is known for being industrialized with a few of the largest companies, to cite as example is the HINDALCO and the National Aluminium Company. Hiraud dam, k with its potential for irrigation and production of hydroelectric power, has also been able to attract tourists for it being the largest manmade artificial lake in Asia and one of the longest and largest dams in the world. It has been constructed on the Mahanadi river between the North Gandhi Minar and the Nehru Minar which connects these two wellknown hills. The shoreline spans around 640 km.At the base of Hirakud Dam Burla power house present with generating capacity 290MW.
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What are the names of multipurpose river valley projects in India?
A multi purpose river project in ndia is where a dam is built across for: 1. water storage 2.hydroelectricity production 3.supplying of water to far away farms 4.Aquaculture. Since it is being used for many purposes, it is called so.
Work job description of a project manager?
The Project Manager is responsible for delivering the Project. S/he is the person leading and managing the Project team.
What is the current project going in infosys?
recent project for infosys
What is the biggest multipurpose project in India?
Bhakra-Nangal project
Accounts comprehensive project?
plz yr i want 1 full comprehensive project solved with question also and 1 specific project.
Where is hirahud dam project located?
The Hirakud Dam project is built across the Mahanadi River, about 15 km from Sambalpur. This is in the state of Odisha in India.
What is the population of Hirakud?
The population of Hirakud is 45,198.
How long does it take to reach a letter from Georgia USA to Cuttack Orissa by express mail?
the hirakud project is developed on mahanadi river
When was the first dam built in India?
The first dam in India, the Kallanai Dam, was built across the Kaveri River in Tamil Nadu by the Chola king Karikala in the 2nd century CE.
Which dam is built on Mahanadi river?
The Hirakud Dam.
Where is hirakud dam siuated?
Orissa
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)
What is the longest dam in the world?
Hirakud dam
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.
What are the advantages of the architect over the project manager in project management?
This question requires an elaborate answer, here's an excellent article on the differences (and the advantages) between the project architect and the project manager: http://www.pmhut.com/project-architect-vs-project-manager
