Dhanikhari Dam

Dhanikhari Dam is a water supply dam located at Dhanikhari in Ferrargunj Tehsil, South Andaman district, about 20 km southwest of Port Blair in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Built across the Dhanikhari River, it forms a large reservoir that is the main source of drinking water for Port Blair and nearby areas. Surrounded by forested hills, the dam and reservoir offer a quiet, scenic setting noted for its natural landscape and importance to the island's water infrastructure.

Visitors can expect a large reservoir set amid low forested hills and rural landscape near Dhanikhari village. The site is primarily a water supply installation with an earthen dam structure, reservoir waters, and surrounding greenery. Views are scenic and tranquil, suitable for sightseeing and photography from designated areas. Access to the dam wall and reservoir edge may be restricted, and facilities are minimal. The area is quiet with natural surroundings rather than developed tourist infrastructure.

Constructed across the Dhanikhari River to secure a reliable drinking water supply for Port Blair and surrounding areas of South Andaman, the dam and its reservoir have served as the primary water source for the capital region since its commissioning and remain central to the islands' public water supply system.