Sarsi Island

Sarsi Island is a small island located in the Bansagar Reservoir on the Sone River near Sarsi village in Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh. Formed after the construction of Bansagar Dam, it has developed as a local picnic and nature spot. Surrounded by reservoir waters, the island offers natural scenery, boating access and quiet surroundings. It is promoted as an emerging eco-tourism destination in eastern Madhya Pradesh.

Visitors can expect a small reservoir island surrounded by the waters of Bansagar Reservoir, accessible only by boat from the Sarsi bank. The setting is natural and quiet with open water views, shoreline vegetation and expansive reservoir scenery. Visitors can explore the island area on foot, enjoy boating, photography and picnicking, and experience a calm natural environment away from urban areas. Facilities are basic and the visit is primarily nature and sightseeing focused.

Sarsi Island was formed following the construction of the Bansagar Dam on the Sone River, a major irrigation and hydroelectric project initiated in 1978 and completed in 2006. The reservoir submergence created several small islands, including Sarsi Island, which has subsequently been identified for local tourism development.