भारत में नदियाँ और बाँध (Rivers and Dams) देश की आर्थिक, कृषि और ऊर्जा प्रणाली की रीढ़ हैं। इस पोस्ट में आपको Major Dams and Rivers 2025 की पूरी और updated जानकारी मिलेगी।
प्रतियोगी परीक्षाओं (SSC, UPSC, Banking, Railway, State PCS) में अक्सर पूछा जाता है: “कौन-सा बाँध किस नदी पर बना है?” या “कौन-सा बाँध किस राज्य में स्थित है?”
नीचे दी गई तालिका में हमने Major Dams and Rivers 2025 की exam-oriented list तैयार की है जो आपकी Static GK तैयारी के लिए बहुत उपयोगी है।
Major Dams and Rivers in India – Updated List (2025)
| क्रमांक | Dam Name | River | State | Year / Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bhakra Nangal Dam | Sutlej River | Himachal Pradesh / Punjab | One of the highest gravity dams in India. |
| 2 | Tehri Dam | Bhagirathi River | Uttarakhand | Tallest dam in India; used for hydroelectric power. |
| 3 | Sardar Sarovar Dam | Narmada River | Gujarat | Key multipurpose project in Western India. |
| 4 | Hirakud Dam | Mahanadi River | Odisha | Longest earthen dam in the world. |
| 5 | Nagarjuna Sagar Dam | Krishna River | Telangana / Andhra Pradesh | One of the largest masonry dams in India. |
| 6 | Indira Sagar Dam | Narmada River | Madhya Pradesh | Major hydropower and irrigation project. |
| 7 | Tungabhadra Dam | Tungabhadra River | Karnataka | Joint venture of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. |
| 8 | Mettur Dam | Cauvery River | Tamil Nadu | Oldest dam providing irrigation to delta region. |
| 9 | Rihand Dam | Rihand River (Son tributary) | Uttar Pradesh | Largest dam in India by volume. |
| 10 | Idukki Dam | Periyar River | Kerala | Double curvature arch dam; used for hydropower. |
| 11 | Bhavanisagar Dam | Bhavani River | Tamil Nadu | One of the largest earthen dams in the world. |
| 12 | Koyna Dam | Koyna River | Maharashtra | Major hydroelectric project in Western Ghats. |
| 13 | Gandhi Sagar Dam | Chambal River | Madhya Pradesh | First of the Chambal Valley Projects. |
| 14 | Maithon Dam | Barakar River | Jharkhand | Multipurpose project for power and flood control. |
| 15 | Ukai Dam | Tapi River | Gujarat | Second largest reservoir in Gujarat. |
| 16 | Almatti Dam | Krishna River | Karnataka | Key dam in Upper Krishna Project. |
| 17 | Pong Dam (Beas Dam) | Beas River | Himachal Pradesh | Used for irrigation and hydropower generation. |
| 18 | Srisailam Dam | Krishna River | Andhra Pradesh | Second largest working hydroelectric station in India. |
| 19 | Rana Pratap Sagar Dam | Chambal River | Rajasthan | Named after Maharana Pratap; hydroelectric project. |
| 20 | Polavaram Dam | Godavari River | Andhra Pradesh | Under-construction multipurpose project. |
Note: Data verified and updated as per Central Water Commission (CWC) 2025 report.
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FAQ – Major Dams and Rivers 2025
Q1. भारत का सबसे ऊँचा बाँध कौन-सा है?
Ans: भारत का सबसे ऊँचा बाँध तेहरी बाँध (Tehri Dam) है, जो उत्तराखंड में स्थित है।
Q2. हीराकुंड बाँध किस नदी पर बना है?
Ans: हीराकुंड बाँध महानदी नदी पर बना है।
Q3. सरदार सरोवर बाँध किस राज्य में है?
Ans: सरदार सरोवर बाँध गुजरात में स्थित है।
Q4. भाखड़ा नांगल बाँध किन राज्यों के बीच बना है?
Ans: भाखड़ा नांगल बाँध हिमाचल प्रदेश और पंजाब के बीच स्थित है।
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Useful Resources – Major Dams and Rivers 2025
- Central Water Commission (CWC) – Government of India
https://cwc.gov.in
Official data on major river basins, dam safety, and water resources. - India-WRIS (Water Resources Information System)
https://indiawris.gov.in
Detailed information on rivers, dams, and hydrological projects across India. - National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC)
https://www.nhpcindia.com
Official updates on India’s hydroelectric projects. - Ministry of Jal Shakti – Government of India
https://jalshakti-dowr.gov.in
National policies, water management, and dam-related initiatives. - Press Information Bureau (PIB)
https://pib.gov.in
Government press releases and verified facts about India’s major dams and rivers.
