About Mirzapur Dam
Mirzapur Dam is a small earthen dam located near Mirzapur village in Kurali tehsil of Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar (Mohali) district, Punjab, in the Shivalik foothills. Built for irrigation and water conservation on a seasonal rivulet, it forms a modest reservoir surrounded by scrub forest and agricultural fields. The dam is known locally as a quiet picnic and sightseeing spot near Chandigarh, offering views of the reservoir, embankment and surrounding countryside.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a small earthen dam with an earthen embankment and a seasonal reservoir set amid Shivalik foothill scrub and farmland near Mirzapur village. The site offers open views of the water body, embankment and surrounding fields and low hills. There are no major built attractions; the experience is limited to walking along the approach and embankment area, sightseeing, photography and picnicking in a quiet rural setting.
Key highlights
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Small earthen dam and reservoir in Shivalik foothills near Kurali
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Scenic rural setting with scrub forest and agricultural fields
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Quiet picnic and sightseeing spot near Chandigarh and Mohali
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Seasonal water body attracting local birds
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Earthen embankment with views of reservoir and countryside
History of Mirzapur Dam
Mirzapur Dam is a small earthen irrigation dam constructed by the Punjab Government for water conservation, groundwater recharge and irrigation of surrounding agricultural land in the Shivalik foothill zone of SAS Nagar district. It is part of a series of small dams built on seasonal rivulets in the area.
Route
| By air | Nearest airport is Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport, Chandigarh, followed by road journey via Kurali |
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| By train |