Dholidhaja Dam
Dholidhaja dam on Bhogavo river is located near Surendranagar city and in the urban area of Surendranagar Dudhrej Municipality in the state of Gujarat, India.
Purpose
It provides drinking and utility water to 3,00,000 to 4,00,000 people of Surendranagar, Wadhwan, Joravarnagar and Ratanpar.[1]
Tourism
On 26 January 2010, Narendra Modi, chief Minister of Gujarat, announced that Dholidhaja Dam will be developed as a tourist destination.
60,000 trees has be planted near dam.
It has developed into very good picnic spot.
Transport
It is located in the west of Surendranagar. Dholidhaja Dam can be reached via Muli Highway or via Dalmill-Khamisana Road.
References
- ↑ "Narmada water released into Dholi Dhaja dam in Surendranagar". The Times of India. Rajkot. TNN. June 23, 2012. Retrieved 2013-05-14.
Coordinates: 22°42′50″N 71°34′20″E / 22.71389°N 71.57222°E
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