Chandil Dam

Chandil Dam is a multipurpose dam across the Subarnarekha River at Chandil in Seraikela-Kharsawan district, Jharkhand, about 35 km from Jamshedpur. Built as part of the Subarnarekha Multipurpose Project, it creates a large reservoir surrounded by Dalma Hills and forested terrain. Notable for irrigation and hydroelectric generation, it is also a popular day-trip destination offering scenic reservoir views, boating and picnic areas.

Visitors can expect a large reservoir formed by the dam on the Subarnarekha River, surrounded by low hills and forested landscape of the Dalma range. The site offers broad water views, an earthen and concrete dam structure, viewpoints along the embankment, and open areas used for picnics and sightseeing. Boating is available seasonally on the reservoir, and the surrounding area provides opportunities for photography and nature viewing.

Constructed across the Subarnarekha River as part of the Subarnarekha Multipurpose Project initiated in the late 1970s and early 1980s jointly by Bihar (now Jharkhand), West Bengal and Odisha for irrigation, flood control and hydroelectric power generation. The project created a large reservoir to support agriculture and water supply in the region.

The reservoir and surrounding hills serve as a major local recreation and picnic destination, especially in winter, and are part of the leisure landscape for residents of Jamshedpur and Chandil.