Farakka Barrage

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 barrage, bridge
Farakka Barrage is a barrage across the Ganges River, located in the Indian state of West Bengal, roughly 16.5 kilometres (10.3 mi) from the border with Bangladesh near Chapai Nawabganj District. Construction was started in 1961 and completed in 1975 at a cost of 156.49 crore (US$23 million). Operations began on April 21, 1975. The barrage is about 2,240 metres (7,350 ft) long.

The Longest Barrage in India on the river Ganges.
It has total 109 Lock Gate.
Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farakka_Barrage
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Coordinates:   24°48'15"N   87°55'57"E

Comments

  • My father was employed as one of rhe engineers during rhe construction of this barrage
  • Thanks for your information.
  • How does it harm Bangladesh, why are they opposed to its construction ?
  • PLZ COME TO BANGLADESH SEE HOW DOES IT EFFECT US.......
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