Mayurakshi River and Massanjore Dam – Mayurakshi River (also called Mor River) is the major river in Jharkhand and West Bengal and is around 250 km (160 mi) long. The river has its source in the Trikut Hills, about 16 kilometers (10 mi) from Deoghar town.
Mayurakshni river flows through Deoghar, Jharkhand, and then through the districts of Birbhum and Murshidabad in West Bengal before flowing into the Hooghly River.
Mayurakshi literally means “Peacock Eyes” (Mayur or Mor=Peacock, Akshi=eye).
Mayurakshi Reservoir Project | Massanjore Dam
Mayurakshi Reservoir Project was started in 1951 to build a dam across the Mayurakshi River. The dam has been completed and commissioned in 1956.
Mayurakshi River dam was mainly constructed for irrigation and hydropower generation for nearby districts of Jharkhand and West Bengal.
Mayurakshi Dam Project is located in Massanjore village near the Dumka district of Jharkhand state. This small village is about 31 km south of Dumka. The dam is so named as Massanjore dam.
The Massanjore dam was built with Canadian aid, so it is also called Canada Dam. It was formally inaugurated in 1955 by Lester B. Pearson, Foreign Minister of Canada. So the dam is also known as Pearson Dam.
Massanjore Dam Dumka is spread over 16650 acres, its height is 155 feet and length is 2170 feet, it has a total of 30 gates.
Massanjore Dam Park
Massanjore Dam is basically a hydroelectric power generating center but in the process of time, it has become a popular center for tourists.
The dam is bounded by hills and forests, a perfect place for outings. There are lush green hills and forests around the Masanjor Dam and there is a park near the dam which attracts tourists. You can also enjoy boating here. This dam is the best picnic spot for the locals and people of nearby cities. It is a very pleasant experience to see the sunset from this dam.
How to Reach Massanjore Dam
It is very easy to reach this dam, you can easily reach here by your car or cab/taxi. It is situated at a distance of about 31 km from Dumka and about 100 km from Deoghar and is well connected by road to the major cities of Jharkhand and West Bengal.
By road, Masanjore is connected with Vakreshwara (59 km), Sainthia (50 km), Tarapith (70 km), Rampurhat (62 km) and Deoghar (98 km).
Nearest Bust Stand:
- Dumka Bus Stand- 13 Km (approx.)
Nearest Railway Station:
- Dumka Railway Station- 21 Km
- Rampur Hat- 48.5 Km
Nearest Airport:
- Birsa Munda Airport Ranchi – 300 Km
- Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Airport Kolkata- 300 Km
- Lok Nayak Airport Patna – 355 Km
- Deoghar Airport– 108 Km
Where To Stay in Massanjore Dam
Mayurakshi Bhawan Bungalow and Inspection Bungalow offer excellent and comfortable accommodation. You can also choose for Massanjore Dam Resort or Massanjore Dam Guest House for your stay. Mayurakshee Resort can also be a good choice.
You can also choose any good Hotels in Deoghar or Dumka as per your journey and tour route.
FAQs – Mayurakshi River & Massanjore Dam
1. What is the distance from Dumka to Massanjore Dam?
Dumka to Massanjore Dam distance is around 31 Km.
2. Which States Does the Mayurakshi River Flow Through?
Mayurakshi River flows through Jharkhand and West Bengal.
3. Where is the Mayurakshi Project?
The Mayurakshi Project or Mayurakshi Reservoir Project is located in the Massanjore, Dumka district of Jharkhand state.
4. Why is the Massanjore Dam called the Canada Dam?
Massanjore Dam is being made with the aid of Canada hence it is also known as Canada Dam.
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