Kanjirapuzha Dam

Kanjirapuzha Dam is an earthen dam built across the Kanjirapuzha River, a tributary of the Bharathapuzha, near Mannarkkad in Palakkad District, Kerala. Constructed as part of the Kanjirapuzha Irrigation Project, it creates a large reservoir surrounded by the foothills of the Western Ghats. The site is notable for its scenic reservoir, landscaped garden, and views of forested hills, serving both irrigation and tourism purposes.

Visitors can expect a large reservoir set against the Western Ghats with a landscaped garden in front of the dam. The area offers open views of the water, forested hills, and the earthen dam structure. Visitors can walk in the garden, enjoy viewpoints over the reservoir, take photographs, and avail boating facilities when operational. The surroundings are green and relatively quiet, suitable for sightseeing and picnicking.

Built as part of the Kanjirapuzha Irrigation Project across the Kanjirapuzha River, a tributary of the Bharathapuzha. Construction of the earthen dam started in 1961 and was completed in 1980, with the project commissioned to provide irrigation to agricultural lands in Mannarkkad, Ottapalam and Alathur taluks of Palakkad district.

The dam supports agricultural livelihoods in Palakkad district and has become a popular local picnic and recreation spot for residents and visitors, set in the cultural landscape of the Western Ghats foothills.