Dharma Reservoir

Dharma Reservoir is an irrigation reservoir formed by a dam across the Dharma River, a tributary of the Tungabhadra, located near Hangal in Haveri District, Karnataka. Built to support irrigation and water supply for surrounding agricultural areas, it creates a large water spread surrounded by farmland and open countryside. The reservoir is noted for its calm waters, scenic rural setting and seasonal bird activity, serving as a quiet local sightseeing and picnic spot near Hangal town.

Visitors can expect a large, calm reservoir with an earthen dam, open water spread and surrounding agricultural fields and scrub landscape. The site offers wide views of the water, embankment and countryside, with opportunities for photography and birdwatching, especially in post-monsoon and winter months. There are no major commercial developments; the area is quiet and rural, suitable for short walks along the bund and relaxed sightseeing.

Dharma Reservoir was constructed across the Dharma River, a tributary of the Tungabhadra, as part of irrigation development in Haveri District to provide water for agriculture in Hangal and surrounding taluks. The dam and reservoir support canal irrigation and local water supply and are part of the Tungabhadra basin water management system in northwestern Karnataka.