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{{Short description|Lake in Karnataka, India}} | |||
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{{Infobox body of water | {{Infobox body of water | ||
| name = Kanva Reservoir | | name = Kanva Reservoir | ||
| image = | | image = Kanva dam.jpg | ||
| caption = Kanva Reservoir and Kanva Dam | | caption = Kanva Reservoir and Kanva Dam | ||
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| inflow = Kanva | | inflow = Kanva | ||
| outflow = Kanva | | outflow = Kanva | ||
|pushpin_map=Karnataka | | pushpin_map = Karnataka | ||
| pushpin_map_alt = Location of the lake within Karnataka | |||
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== Kanva Dam == | == Kanva Dam == | ||
'''Kanva Dam''' was built in 1946 across the Kanva River for [[irrigation]]. It is {{convert|15|km|mi}} long and covers {{convert|776|ha|acre}}.<ref name=Deccan/> | '''Kanva Dam''' was built in 1946 across the Kanva River for [[irrigation]]. It is {{convert|15|km|mi}} long and covers {{convert|776|ha|acre}}.<ref name=Deccan/> | ||
This Dam was built with the advice of Sir MV. It has got scenic natural beauty. Located in Ramnagar District. | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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| Kanva Reservoir | |
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 Kanva Reservoir and Kanva Dam | |
Location of the lake within Karnataka  Kanva Reservoir | |
| Location | Channapatna, Ramanagara District, Karnataka |
| Coordinates | 12°43′45.36″N 77°11′53.45″E / 12.7292667°N 77.1981806°E |
| Type | reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Kanva |
| Primary outflows | Kanva |
| Basin countries | India |
Kanva Reservoir is an artificial lake and tourist attraction 69 kilometres (43 mi) from Bangalore, India, formed by the damming of the Kanva River in an irrigation project.
There is a fisheries training and research center near the dam, which was established to train the local residents in fish farming so that they could become economically independent.[1]
The reservoir is surrounded by wooded hills[2] and offers good birdwatching.[1]
The cave temple of Purushotthama Thirtha Gavi 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) away is a pilgrimage center for Madhwa Brahmins. A statue of Hanuman has been placed inside the cave.[1]
Kanva Dam
Kanva Dam was built in 1946 across the Kanva River for irrigation. It is 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) long and covers 776 hectares (1,920 acres).[1] This Dam was built with the advice of Sir MV. It has got scenic natural beauty. Located in Ramnagar District.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "It is an unlikely paradise". Deccan Herald. 29 January 2004. Archived from the original on 20 September 2008.
- ↑ "Kanva Reservoir". Bengalooru Tourism.
External links
- Photos and Directions: A Campers paradise
- Photo blog
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