Ponmudi Dam
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Ponmudi Dam, in Idukki District
, Kerala
has been constructed across the Panniar River, a tributary of the Periyar River
. Built in 1963, it has a length of 294 m. The dam is about 15 km from Adimali
, on the way to Rajakkad
.
Idukki district
Idukki district is one among the 14 districts of Kerala state, India. The district headquarters is located at in Painavu.It is the second least populous district in Kerala, after Wayanad .-Etymology:...
, Kerala
Kerala
or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions....
has been constructed across the Panniar River, a tributary of the Periyar River
Periyar River
Periyar is the longest river in the state of Kerala, India, with a length of 244 km. The Periyar is known as the lifeline of Kerala; it is one of the few perennial rivers in the region and provides drinking water for several major towns...
. Built in 1963, it has a length of 294 m. The dam is about 15 km from Adimali
Adimali
Adimali is a town in Idukki district of Kerala state, India.Adimali is located on the National Highway 49 connecting Kochi and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. Munnar, a famous hill station is about 30 km northeast of Adimali. The Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls are located nearby. Pepper cultivation...
, on the way to Rajakkad
Rajakkad
-Demographics: India census, Rajakkad had a population of 16378 with 8219 males and 8159 females....
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