Burudih Lake

Burudih Lake is a large reservoir formed by the Burudih Dam on the Katri River near Burudih village in Ghatshila block, East Singhbhum district, Jharkhand. Surrounded by forested hills and the Dalma range, it lies near the Jharkhand-West Bengal border. Created for irrigation and water supply, the lake is now a popular scenic and picnic destination known for its calm waters, hill views and boating facilities.

Visitors can expect a broad, calm reservoir surrounded by low forested hills and open countryside. The lake offers expansive water views, earthen dam embankments, and small wooded islets visible when water levels are low. Areas around the shore are used for picnicking, photography and leisurely walks. Country boats are available for short rides on the water. The setting is quiet and natural, with few built structures apart from the dam and basic visitor amenities.

Burudih Dam was constructed across the Katri River, a tributary of the Subarnarekha River, as part of irrigation and water supply initiatives in East Singhbhum. The impoundment created Burudih Lake, which serves surrounding agricultural areas and villages and has subsequently developed as a recreational water body.

The lake is a well-known local picnic and leisure destination for residents of Ghatshila, Jamshedpur and nearby areas of West Bengal, especially during winter months and festivals when families gather for day outings by the water.