Karanja Reservoir

Karanja Reservoir is an artificial reservoir formed by the Karanja Dam across the Karanja River, a tributary of the Manjra River, near Byalhalli village in Bhalki Taluk of Bidar District, Karnataka. Constructed for irrigation and drinking water supply, it is surrounded by agricultural land and low hills. The reservoir is noted for its expansive water spread, scenic surroundings, and as a local destination for sightseeing, photography and boating.

Visitors can expect a large open water body formed by an earthen dam with a masonry spillway, surrounded by agricultural fields and low undulating terrain. The site offers views of the water spread, dam structure, and a nearby garden area. Visitors can walk along the bund, enjoy sightseeing and photography, and avail boating when operational. The environment is calm and rural, suitable for leisurely outings and picnics.

Karanja Dam was constructed across the Karanja River, a tributary of the Manjra River, as an irrigation and drinking water supply project for Bidar District. The project, featuring an earthen dam with masonry spillway, was taken up in the 1960s and completed in the 1970s to provide irrigation to agricultural lands in Bhalki and surrounding taluks and to augment drinking water supply.

The reservoir supports agriculture and water supply for the surrounding region and serves as a local recreational and leisure destination for residents of Bidar and Bhalki.