Kutni Dam

Kutni Dam is an earthen dam built across the Kutni River near Khajwa village in Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, about 30 km from Khajuraho. Constructed as a major irrigation project, it creates a large reservoir surrounded by low hills and agricultural land. The dam is notable for its scenic water spread, sunset views, and role in supporting irrigation in the Bundelkhand region, and has become a popular local picnic and sightseeing spot.

Visitors can expect a large earthen dam and expansive reservoir on the Kutni River surrounded by open countryside and low hills. The site offers views of the water spread, dam embankment, and spillway area. Visitors can walk along the dam approach, view the reservoir from elevated points, take photographs, enjoy picnics in open areas, and observe seasonal birdlife. The setting is rural and quiet, with agricultural fields nearby and limited commercial development.

Kutni Dam is a medium irrigation project on the Kutni River, a tributary of the Ken River, developed to provide irrigation and water storage for Chhatarpur district in the Bundelkhand region. The earthen dam was constructed in the late 2000s to early 2010s to enhance agricultural water availability and support local water security.