About Chandrampalli Reservoir
Chandrampalli Reservoir is an artificial reservoir formed by the Chandrampalli Dam across the Bhima River near Chandrampalli village in Chincholi Taluk, Kalaburagi District, Karnataka. Constructed for irrigation and water storage, it is surrounded by forested hills and scrubland near the Karnataka-Telangana border. The reservoir is noted for its scenic waterscape, tranquil environment and as a local picnic and sightseeing spot for visitors from Kalaburagi and Hyderabad region.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a large water body formed by an earthen dam across the Bhima River, surrounded by low forested hills and open scrubland. The site offers open viewpoints over the reservoir, earthen dam embankment, and calm backwaters. The surroundings are rural and quiet, suitable for sightseeing, photography and picnicking. There are limited developed tourist facilities; the experience is primarily nature and landscape focused with seasonal water level variations.
Key highlights
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Artificial reservoir formed by earthen dam across the Bhima River
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Scenic waterscape surrounded by forested hills of Chincholi region
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Popular local picnic and sightseeing spot near Karnataka-Telangana border
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Opportunities for photography and birdwatching around the backwaters
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Proximity to Chincholi Wildlife Sanctuary and forested surroundings
History of Chandrampalli Reservoir
The Chandrampalli Dam is an earthen dam constructed in 1973 across the Bhima River near Chandrampalli village in Chincholi Taluk. It was built primarily for irrigation and drinking water supply for surrounding villages in Kalaburagi district, creating the Chandrampalli Reservoir that supports agriculture in the region.
Route
| By air | Nearest airports are Kalaburagi Airport (GBI) and Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad (HYD), with onward road journey to Chandrampalli |
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| By train |