About Bhairavani Tippa Reservoir
Bhairavani Tippa Reservoir is a medium irrigation reservoir near Gummagatta village in Gummagatta Mandal, Anantapuram District, Andhra Pradesh. Formed by an earthen dam across the Peddavanka stream, a tributary of the Vedavathi River, it stores water for irrigation of surrounding agricultural lands. Set in a semi-arid rural landscape, the reservoir features an open water spread, earthen embankments and scrub surroundings, attracting visitors for quiet scenery, photography and seasonal birdlife.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a large open reservoir with earthen bunds surrounded by flat agricultural fields and low scrub hills typical of Anantapuram's semi-arid terrain. The site offers views of the water spread, dam embankment and rural countryside. There are no formal tourist developments; visitors walk along approach roads and bund areas to view the water, observe seasonal birds, take photographs and experience a quiet rural waterscape.
Key highlights
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Medium irrigation reservoir formed by an earthen dam across the Peddavanka stream
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Open water spread set in semi-arid rural landscape of Gummagatta Mandal
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Earthen embankments and bund offering views of water and surrounding fields
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Seasonal birdlife and natural scenery around the reservoir
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Quiet rural setting away from urban development
History of Bhairavani Tippa Reservoir
Constructed as a medium irrigation project across the Peddavanka stream, a tributary of the Vedavathi River, to provide irrigation and water storage for drought-prone agricultural areas of Anantapuram district
Route
| By air | Nearest major airport is Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru with onward road or rail travel to Anantapuram district |
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| By train |