In India , there are many dams such as Tehri dam, Kallanai dam, Nagarjuna Sagar dam and the many. Hirakud dam one of a major dam among them also known as the longest dam in India located in the state of Odisha. Hirakud dam is also situated on the river of mahanadi. Such dam is used for multipurposes like water reserve, producing power energy-electricity, using reserve water for agriculture in summer and so on.
Hirakud dam has two minars at its two sides named Nehru Minar and Gandhi Minar.
Hirakud Dam -Nehru Minar:
The name of such Minar is before the name India's first prime minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. This Minar situated at the district of Sambalpur. You can reach easily to this Minar on the road by using two or four wheeler vehicles. Even buses can easily run there. There is a small park and that is more attractive. From the top of the Minar you can enjoy the look of dam. There is a energy power plant which produces electricity and from that place we will able to see that energy plant. The most enjoyable thing is that travelling on the road which runs at the side of the dam. This place also best for trip with friends and picnics .
Hirakud Dam- Gandhi Minar:
Name of such Minar is before the name of Mahatma Gandhi as the father of nation. You can also reach there on the road by using vehicles. But the additional facility is that at the hill of mountain there is a ropeway through which you can easily reach at the Gandhi Minar. Gandhi Minar is located opposite to Nehru Minar. From the top of the Minar you can enjoy the look of the dam also. This Minar of Hirakud dam situated at the district of Sambalpur.
The most enjoyable thing at this Minar is that there is beautiful park which looks very beautiful. The nature around this place also enjoyable.