Place:Pothundi Dam, Kerala, India

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NamePothundi Dam
Alt namesPothundisource: Wikipedia
TypeCity or town
Located inKerala, India


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Pothundi Dam is an irrigation dam near Pothundi village in the Palakkad district of Kerala state, India. Constructed in the 19th century, it is considered one of the oldest dams in India. It provides irrigation to an area of in the Palakkad district and drinking water supply to the Nemmara, Ayalur, Melarcode Panchayat. An unusual feature of the earth dam is the core wall, which is built with a mixture of jaggery and quick lime.

A popular festival held on the shores of the reservoir is known as the Nemmara Vallengi Vela Festival.[1]

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