About Sukhi Dam
Sukhi Dam is an earthen and masonry dam on the Sukhi River, a tributary of the Narmada, located near Sukhi village in Chhota Udaipur district, Gujarat, near Sagbara (Sagadhra). Constructed between 1978 and 1987, it was built for irrigation, flood control and water supply. The dam forms a large reservoir surrounded by low hills and rural landscape, offering scenic views especially during monsoon and winter, and is visited for sightseeing, photography and picnics.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a large earthen and masonry dam structure with a wide reservoir, earthen embankments and spillway. The setting is rural and open, surrounded by low hills, agricultural fields and scrub forest. Visitors can view the reservoir from the dam crest and approach roads, enjoy panoramic water views, observe water release during monsoon, and explore roadside viewpoints for photography and picnicking. There are no major built tourist complexes at the site.
Key highlights
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Large earthen and masonry dam on the Sukhi River with long embankment
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Expansive reservoir with scenic views of surrounding hills and countryside
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Popular monsoon views when the reservoir is full and spillway is active
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Peaceful rural setting ideal for photography and picnics
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Irrigation and water supply project serving Chhota Udaipur and Vadodara region
History of Sukhi Dam
Sukhi Dam is an earthen-cum-masonry dam constructed across the Sukhi River between 1978 and 1987. Built by the Government of Gujarat for irrigation, flood control and water supply, it has a height of about 39 meters and length of about 2560 meters, creating a reservoir that supports agriculture in Chhota Udaipur and Vadodara districts.
Route
| By air | Nearest airport is Vadodara Airport (BDQ), about 95 km away. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad is the next major airport. |
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| By train |