Kalingarayan Anicut
| Kalingarayan Anicut | |
|---|---|
  Location of Kalingarayan Anicut in Tamil Nadu | |
| Official name | Kalingarayan Dam |
| Country | India |
| Coordinates | 11°26′31.8″N 77°40′35.5″E / 11.442167°N 77.676528°E |
| Status | Operational |
| Opening date | 1283 |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Embankment and Barrage |
| Length | 902.5 m (2,961 ft) |
Kalingarayan Anicut is a dam constructed on the Bhavani river (tributary of Kaveri River) in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located just before Kooduthurai where Bhavani combines with Cauvery, in Bhavani, Erode.[1]
History
The Anicut was constructed in the 13th century, by the Kongu chieftain named Kalingarayan. This irrigation project involved the construction of Dam and Barrage to divert the water to a canal named Kalingarayan Canal. It is one of the ancient River linking project, which established the link between Bhavani river and Noyyal river.The kalingarayan anicut was built in 1283. [2] [3]
Improvements
The Government of Tamil Nadu in 2016, undertook the development works in this Dam by strengthening its embankments by concrete plugging.[4]
Tourism promotion
Government of Tamil Nadu have planned to convert this Dam into a place of Tourist attraction.[5] It is designed to have a Children's park, along with a Memorial Hall and Statue, expected to open in 2017.[6] [7]
References
- ^ "Kalingarayan Anicut A00214". India-WRIS. Retrieved 23 December 2016.
- ^ Kalingarayan Canal Water Quality Study (PDF). Central Pollution Control Board. Retrieved 23 December 2016.
- ^ "Memorial in Honour of Kalingarayan-CM". New Indian Express. Retrieved 23 December 2016.
- ^ "Strengthening work of Kalingarayan Anicut in concluding". The Hindu. Retrieved 23 December 2016.
- ^ "Kalingarayan sluices opened, Erode-all set for farming". The Hindu. Retrieved 23 December 2016.
- ^ "Soon, a memorial for Kongu chief who built a grand canal". Times of India. Retrieved 23 December 2016.
- ^ "Kalingarayan Manimandapam project progressing well". The Hindu. Retrieved 23 December 2016.