About Sri Komaram Bheem Project
The Sri Komaram Bheem Project is a medium irrigation dam located at Ada village in Komaram Bheem Asifabad district, Telangana. Constructed across the Peddavagu River, this project was inaugurated on November 19, 2011. The dam stands 18 meters high and spans 1,012 meters in length. Named after the tribal freedom fighter Komaram Bheem, it provides irrigation water to approximately 45,500 acres across 69 villages in four mandals.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect panoramic views of the reservoir and dam structure set against hilly terrain. The site offers a calm atmosphere suitable for photography, picnics, and observing the engineered landscape. During monsoon and post-monsoon seasons, the reservoir presents impressive water levels with surrounding greenery. The area is generally peaceful and provides an escape from urban environments.
Key highlights
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Medium irrigation dam spanning 1,012 meters across Peddavagu River
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Named after tribal freedom fighter Komaram Bheem
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Panoramic reservoir views especially during monsoon season
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Provides irrigation to 45,500 acres across 69 villages
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Inaugurated on November 19, 2011
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Located amidst hills in tribal heartland region
History of Sri Komaram Bheem Project
The project was inaugurated on November 19, 2011. It is named after Komaram Bheem (1901-1940), a Gond tribal leader who led a rebellion against the Nizam's rule and coined the slogan Jal, Jangal, Zameen (Water, Forest, Land). The project was designed to irrigate 30,000 acres initially through the right canal, with an additional 15,000 acres added later.
Culture & Context
The dam honors Komaram Bheem, a revered tribal freedom fighter and cultural icon among the Gond community. The project represents regional development in the tribal heartland of northern Telangana.
Route
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