Khajwa Kutni Dam is a multipurpose river canal project on Kutni river situated in Khajwa,

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.It is the largest dam in Chhatarpur district.The dam across the Kutni river and it is 7 km from Rajnagar, 12 km from

Khajuraho Khajuraho () is a city, near Chhatarpur in Chhatarpur district of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. One of the most popular tourist destinations in India, Khajuraho has the country's largest group of medieval Hindu and Jain temples, famous f ...

and 40 km from Chhatarpur District.The dam is famous for its beauty and vastness and Kutni island resor,hotel is located in Kutni dam khajwa town.

Facilities

The dam is 25 metres high and lies across the Kutni River. It acts as an irrigation and water supply for villages, towns and cities in the area. There is a proposal to increase the supply of water available for irrigation by building a canal on the left bank of Bariarpur, drawing water from the Ken River. Kutni Island Resort Hotel in Khajwa is located on the small island of Kutni Dam.

Kutni Dam Canal Project

The Kutni Dam canal project started in 2009 or 2010 and was completed and opened in 2013 or 2014.

References

{{Reflist Dams in Madhya Pradesh Chhatarpur district Dams completed in the 2010s 2010s establishments in Madhya Pradesh Year of establishment missing

Facilities

Kutni Dam Canal Project

See also

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