Murguma Dam

Murguma Dam is an irrigation dam and reservoir on the Saharajhore River at Murguma village in Jhalda II block, Purulia district, West Bengal, at the foothills of the Ajodhya Hills. Built to provide irrigation and water storage, it forms a large lake surrounded by forested hills and tribal villages. The site is noted for its scenic reservoir, hill reflections, and tranquil rural setting, making it a popular day-trip, picnic and photography destination near Purulia and Jharkhand border.

Visitors can expect a large reservoir with calm waters set against the forested Ajodhya Hills, with views of hills reflected in the lake. The area includes the earthen dam wall, open lakeside banks, and surrounding sal forest and small tribal hamlets. It is an open, quiet natural setting ideal for sightseeing, photography, picnicking and sunset viewing. There are basic roadside food stalls and parking near the dam, but no formal visitor complex or boating jetty.

Constructed as an earthen dam on the Saharajhore River to provide irrigation and water storage for the arid Purulia plateau and villages around the Ajodhya Hills. The reservoir supports local agriculture and domestic water needs and is part of the small-scale irrigation infrastructure developed in the Purulia region.

Located in the culturally rich Purulia region known for Chhau dance, tribal communities and rural traditions. The reservoir and its surroundings serve as a popular seasonal picnic and leisure gathering place for local communities, especially in winter.