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Jawahar Sagar Dam




Jawahar Sagar Dam, built across the Chambal River, is located about 35 km from Kota.

Built in 1972, this concrete gravity dam, 45 meter high and 393 m long, generates about 60 MW of power. The total catchment area of the dam is about 27,195 sq km.

Jawahar Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary is located nearby.



Updated on 8th June, 2005
District: Kota

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