About Kundalia Dam
Kundalia Dam is a large irrigation dam built across the Kali Sindh River near Kundalia village in Rajgarh district, Madhya Pradesh. Completed as part of the Kundalia Irrigation Project, it creates a vast reservoir that supplies water for agriculture in Rajgarh and Agar Malwa districts. The dam is notable for its extensive water spread, earthen and masonry structure, and scenic rural surroundings that attract visitors for sightseeing and photography.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a large earthen and masonry dam with a vast reservoir on the Kali Sindh River set in open rural landscape. The site offers wide water views, embankments and viewpoints for sightseeing and photography, and open areas around the reservoir for leisurely walks and picnics. There are no major built tourist complexes; the experience is primarily scenic and nature-oriented with agricultural fields and low hills in the surroundings.
Key highlights
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Large reservoir formed on the Kali Sindh River
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Key structure of the Kundalia Irrigation Project serving Rajgarh and Agar Malwa
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Expansive water spread with scenic rural and agricultural surroundings
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Viewpoints along the dam embankment for photography and sightseeing
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Seasonal water levels highest after monsoon
History of Kundalia Dam
Kundalia Dam was constructed across the Kali Sindh River as part of the Kundalia Irrigation Project (Kundalia Major Irrigation Project) to provide irrigation and water storage for Rajgarh and Agar Malwa districts. The project involves a composite earthen and masonry dam creating a large reservoir, developed by the Water Resources Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, and completed in the late 2010s.
Route
| By air | Nearest major airport is Raja Bhoj Airport, Bhopal, with onward road journey to Rajgarh/Kundalia |
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| By train |