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Malampuzha river and Dam

Malampuzha River is one of the tributaries of the river Kalpathipuzha. Malampuzha Dam is built across the river at Malampuzha about 8 km from the Palakkad town in the Indian state of Kerala. The reservoir formed by the Malampuzha Dam is 23.13 square kilometres in area and is the second largest reservoir in Kerala after the Idukki reservoir. The construction of Malampuzha dam started in the year 1949 and was completed in the year 1955. The project is estimated to have cost around Rs. 5.3 Crores (53 million). Malampuzha river joins Kalpathipuzha, a tributary of Bharathapuzha at Palakkad.

Malampuzha Dam

Malampuzha is a mini hydoro-electric project built across Malampuzha river (a tributary of Bharathapuzha) in Palakkad district of Kerala, South India. It is also the biggest irrigation project in Kerala with a large network of canal systems. It is also one of Kerala's major tourist spots.

Started in 1949, the dam was commissioned in 1955. The capacity of the dam is 115.06 metres (375.15 ft).

Tourist attractions

Other attractions are the Malampuzha Gardens, Rope Way, Snake Park, Rock Garden and the aquarium. Within the Malampuzha Gardens is a large cement sculpture named Yakshi, created by the famous sculptor Kanayi Kunhiraman.

There is also an amusement park, Fantasy Park, 2 km away from Malampuzha dam. Transport
Nearest railway station: Palakkad Junction - 5 km
Nearest airport: Coimbatore Airport - 55 km
Nearest international airport: Cochin International Airport
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malampuzha_Dam
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Coordinates:   10°50'56"N   76°41'5"E

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  • wow!its soo huge.big water body..soul of Palakkad.and a very very beautiful place with dam,park,zoo,snake park
  • there is a small hydro power house also at MALAMPUZHA
  • Malampuzha Dam is erected across the Malampuzha River, a tributary of the Bharathapuzha, Kerala's longest river. The reservoir meets the drinking water needs of Malampuzha and nearby villages. Boating, fishing and other water sport facilities are provided in the dam site. The Yakshi, the famous art creation of Kanayi Kunhiraman, is an appropriate adornment to the dense natural beauty of the dam. Malampuzha Garden, Malampuzha Passenger Ropeway and Fantasy Park are in the vicinity. The nearest railway line passes through Palakkad, about 12 km away. The nearest airport, C A Coimbatore Airport, is about 55 km from Palakkad.
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