The Radhanagari Dam, located in the Kolhapur District of Maharashtra, India. It is constructed across Bhogawati River. Radhanagari Dam is a century old dam built by Shahu Maharaj.
This dam primarily used for hydro-electricity power generation and also for irrigation purposes. The dam is 1037 meters long, covering about 11,000 hectares of wooded hills that surround the Radhanagiri Dam. There is also a hydroelectric project with an installed capacity of 10 MW. This dam mainly supplies water to the Kolhapur District.
The dam is located at a scenic spot, with a stunningly spectacular backdrop of thick forest covers. The dam site is a habitat for many birds and varied flora. Visitors flock here in large numbers each year to the see the spectacular bird species that grace the area around the Radhanagiri Dam.
Dam Details Radhanagari Dam
| Name of Dam | Name of River | Name of Place | Main Purpose | Area | Height | Capacity of Water | Capacity of Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radhanagari Dam | Bhogawati | Tal. Radhanagari, Dist. Kolhapur | Hydroelectricity and Irrigation | 110 Sq Km. | 42.68 meter | 966 TMC | 4.8 MW |
How to Reach Radhanagari Dam
| By Road | Nearest Railway Station | Nearest Airport | Google Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Distance from Pune to Kolhapur 225 km, and Kolhapur to Radhanagari 40 km via Rankala. | Kolhapur |  |
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