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basic adjusted layout per sources and improved wording

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{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2019}}
{{Infobox dam
| name = Banasura Sagar Dam
| image = BanasuraSagarDam.JPG
| image_caption = Banasura Sagar Panorama View
| name_official =
| dam_crosses = Tributary of the [[Kabini River]]
| res_name =
| location = [[Wayanad]], [[Kerala]], [[India]]
| dam_length =
| dam_height =
| dam_width_base =
| construction_began =
| opening =
| location_map = India Kerala#India
| location_map_caption = Location in [[Kerala]]##Location in [[India]]
| coordinates = {{coord|11|40|12|N|75|57|28|E|region:IN_type:landmark|display=inline,title}}
| extra =
}}

'''Vanasura Sagar Dam''', which impounds the Karamanathodu tributary of the [[Kabini River]], is part of the Indian Banasurasagar Project consisting of a dam and a canal project started in 1979.<ref name="10th Five Year Plan" /> The goal of the project is to support the Kakkayam Hydro electric power project and satisfy the demand for irrigation and drinking water in a region known to have water shortages in seasonal dry periods.

In the dam's [[reservoir (water)|reservoir]] there is a set of islands that were formed when the reservoir submerged the surrounding areas.<ref name="Wayanad" /> The islands with the Banasura hills are in the background view.<ref name="ffkerala.net" /> It is the largest earth dam in India and the second largest of its kind in Asia. The dam is made up of massive stacks of stones and boulders.<ref name="Banasura Sagar Dam" />

==Location==
The Banasura Sagar Dam is located 21 km from [[Kalpetta]], in [[Wayanad District]] of [[Kerala]] in the [[Western Ghats]]. It is the largest earthen dam in India and the second largest in [[Asia]]<ref name="Banasura Sagar Dam"/> and a starting point for hikes into the surrounding mountains.<ref name="Statistical Data" /> It is an important tourist attraction.<ref name="Tourist" /> Banasura Sagar Dam is at the foot of the [[Banasura Hill]].

==Etymology==
The Banasura Sagar Dam is named after [[Banasura]], the son of [[Mahabali]] who as per local Hindu mythological belief was a very respected king of Kerala.

==Tourism==
The dam has become a popular tourist destination. Many people visit the place to go trekking at the [[Banasura Hill]] & speed boating at Banasura Sagar Dam. The [[Banasura Hill Resort]], located about 20 km from the dam was rated as Asia's largest Earthen Resort by [[BBC]]. Speed & pedal boats are available & are major hits with tourists. Speed boat ride, in particular, is an exhilarating experience & not to be missed.

==Gallery==
<gallery mode=packed>
DR0071DSC 9245.jpg|The view of reservoir from nearby mountains
Banasurasagar dam1(wayanad).jpg|The dam structure
Orange Minivet(Male) at Banasura Dam.JPG|Male orange minivet at Banasura Dam
A typical view of Banasura Dam.JPG|A view from Banasura Dam
Banasura Dam3.jpg|Boating facility
</gallery>

== Current Scenario ==
The actual missions for this dam is to provide water for Kakkayam dam<ref>{{Cite web|title = Kakkayam Dam Reservoir - Wikimapia|url = http://wikimapia.org/456161/Kakkayam-Dam-Reservoir|website = wikimapia.org|access-date = 2015-12-16}}</ref> which was situated in Kozhikode district to produce electricity and also irrigation in Wayanad, both missions were not accomplished and currently it's been part of the Hydel project.
It has India's first Solar Atop Dam.<ref>http://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/in-other-news/300416/kerala-solar-panel-atop-dam-a-reality.html?ref=yfp</ref>

==See also==
*[[List of dams and reservoirs in India]]

==Notes==
{{reflist|refs=
<ref name="10th Five Year Plan">{{cite web
| url = http://www.keralaplanningboard.org/html/Reports/wr&apr.pdf
| title = Government of Kerala Tenth Five Year Plan 2002-07 Report
| publisher = Government of Kerala
| access-date = 2006-10-18
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20051218014623/http://keralaplanningboard.org/html/Reports/wr%26apr.pdf
| archive-date = 2005-12-18
| url-status = dead
}}</ref>
<ref name="Wayanad">{{cite web
|url=http://www.wayanad.org/outdoor.htm
|title=Wayanad outdoor trails
|publisher=wayanad.org
|access-date=2006-10-14
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061023075312/http://www.wayanad.org/outdoor.htm
|archive-date=23 October 2006
|url-status=dead
}}</ref>
<ref name="Banasura Sagar Dam">{{cite web
| url = http://www.keralatourism.org/wayanad/banasura-sagar-dam.php |title=Banasura Sagar Dam |access-date=2013-02-11
}}</ref>
<ref name="Statistical Data">{{cite web
|url = http://www.kerala.gov.in/statistical/panchayat_statistics2001/wynd_shis.htm
|title = Statistical Data
|publisher = Kerala Government
|access-date = 2006-10-14
|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20060528102729/http://www.kerala.gov.in/statistical/panchayat_statistics2001/wynd_shis.htm
|archive-date = 2006-05-28
|url-status = dead
}}</ref>
<ref name="Tourist">{{cite web
| url = http://wayanad.nic.in/tourist.htm
| title = Places of Tourist Importance
| publisher = Wayanad Government
| access-date = 2006-10-14
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20060505090831/http://wayanad.nic.in/tourist.htm |archive-date = 2006-05-05
}}</ref>
<ref name="ffkerala.net">{{cite web
|url = http://www.ffkerala.net/wayanaddist/wayanad100_places2.html
|title = Wayanad
|publisher = Fast Finder Kerala
|access-date = 2006-10-14
|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070929150707/http://www.ffkerala.net/wayanaddist/wayanad100_places2.html
|archive-date = 2007-09-29
|url-status = dead
}}</ref>
}}

==External links==
{{Commons category|Banasura Sagar Dam}}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20090816150255/http://www.keralaplanningboard.org/html/Reports/wr%26apr.pdf Government of Kerala Tenth Five Year Plan 2002-07 Report of the Working Group on 'Water Resources & Environment - Approach, Policies and Reforms'] (PDF)
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20180521081702/http://wayanad.nic.in/ Official Web Site of Wayanad District ]
{{Kaveri River}}
{{Tourism in Kerala}}
{{Wayanad}}
{{Dams in Kerala}}
[[Category:Dams in Kerala]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Wayanad district]]
[[Category:Geography of Wayanad district]]
[[Category:Dams on the Kaveri River]]
[[Category:1979 establishments in Kerala]]

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Marinaupu: basic adjusted layout per sources and improved wording

150.242.22.7 at 19:22, 9 April 2021