Kaliyasot Dam

Kaliyasot Dam is an earthen dam built across the Kaliyasot River, a tributary of the Betwa River, located on Kolar Road in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Constructed for irrigation, water supply and flood control, it forms a large reservoir surrounded by green cover. The dam is a popular local recreation and picnic spot known for its scenic water expanse, sunset views and tranquil environment near urban Bhopal.

Visitors can expect a long earthen dam wall forming a wide reservoir with open water views and surrounding vegetation. The area offers an open embankment and roadside viewpoints for sightseeing and photography, especially at sunset. The surroundings are semi-urban with green patches and a calm water body. Visitors can walk along the dam approach, enjoy picnic spots, observe birds and see water release structures when water levels are high.

Kaliyasot Dam was constructed across the Kaliyasot River, a tributary of the Betwa River, to provide irrigation, drinking water supply and flood moderation for the Bhopal region. The earthen dam and its reservoir are part of the water management infrastructure serving agricultural and urban needs around Bhopal.