Chulliyar Dam, Location, Capacity, Irrigation Project

Chulliyar Dam is located in the Palakkad district of Kerala. It is built across the Chulliyar, a tributary of Gayathri River of Bharathapuzha basin. It is surrounded by greenery and a peaceful environment. It is both an irrigation structure and a scenic spot. The project plays an important role in regional water management, agriculture and tourism.

Chulliyar Dam Features

Chulliyar Dam is a composite irrigation project with masonry and earthen structures, developed under Gayathri basin for efficient water storage and distribution. These features make it one of the significant Dams in India. The major highlighting features of the dam are:

• Location: It is situated in Muthalamada Panchayath, Chittur Taluk of Palakkad district. It lies within Nemmara Assembly Constituency and is surrounded by lush greenery and foothill landscapes.
• History: It belongs to Gayathri Project Stage II taken up in 1961. It was partially commissioned in 1966 and completed in 1970.
• Structure: It is a composite dam having 555 m long masonry section, 700 m earthen dam extension and 500 m saddle dam, with maximum height of 30.50 m and top width of 4.85 m.
• Storage Capacity: The reservoir has gross storage capacity of 13.70 million cubic meters and catchment area of 27.80 sq. km.
• Irrigation Project: Canal network of 36.52 km irrigates 2430 hectares across Muthalamada, Kollengode, Elavanchery, Nemmara and Pallassana, mainly supporting paddy cultivation through Meenkara linked water system. 

Also Check: Palakkad Gap

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