Narihalla Reservoir

Narihalla Reservoir is an artificial reservoir near Sandur town in Ballari district, Karnataka, formed by a dam across the Narihalla stream, a tributary in the Tungabhadra basin. Surrounded by low hills and scrub forest of the Sandur valley, it serves irrigation and drinking water needs for the region. The reservoir is noted as a scenic local picnic and sightseeing spot offering calm waters, hill views and seasonal birdlife near Sandur's historic sites.

Visitors can expect a broad, calm water body set among rocky hills and scrub forest on the outskirts of Sandur. The site includes an earthen dam embankment, open shoreline and hill views. The environment is quiet and semi-rural with limited commercial development. Visitors typically walk along the bund, enjoy sightseeing and photography, observe seasonal birds and enjoy picnic-style visits. Water levels vary seasonally and no regular boating service is documented.

Constructed as an irrigation and drinking water reservoir across the Narihalla stream to support agriculture and water supply for Sandur town and surrounding villages in Ballari district. It forms part of local water management within the Tungabhadra river basin and has served as a civic water resource for the Sandur valley.

Locally valued as a community leisure and picnic area for residents of Sandur and nearby townships, often visited in combination with nearby temples and heritage sites in the Sandur valley.