Baranti Lake and Muradi Dam

Baranti Lake and Muradi Dam is a reservoir and dam located at Baranti village in Santuri block of Purulia district, West Bengal, set against the backdrop of the Gorongburu and Panchet hills of the Chota Nagpur Plateau. Formed by the Muradi Dam, the lake is known for its calm waters, hill reflections, and scenic sunset views. It is a popular day-trip and picnic destination near Asansol and Purulia town, attracting visitors for sightseeing and nature photography.

Visitors can expect a large, calm reservoir surrounded by low forested hills and open countryside. The Muradi Dam wall forms one side of the lake, with an earthen embankment and water spread visible from the roadside. The area offers wide views of the water with hill reflections, especially at sunrise and sunset. Visitors can walk along the lakeside road, sit on the banks, take photographs, and observe seasonal migratory birds. The setting is rural and quiet, with small villages, resorts and food stalls nearby.

Muradi Dam was constructed as a medium irrigation project in Purulia district to store water for agricultural use, creating the reservoir now known as Baranti Lake. The dam and reservoir support irrigation in the surrounding Santuri area.