Massanjore Dam, on the Mayurakshi River near Dumka, is set amidst low hills and greenery. Its broad reservoir creates lake-like views with small islands, and visitors come for picnics, boat rides and photography, especially in the post-monsoon season. The dam structure itself, with spillways and long embankments, offers impressive views of water on one side and river valley on the other, giving a strong “river valley project” feel combined with natural beauty.
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History & highlights
Massanjore Dam was built in the mid-20th century as part of a joint India–Canada project (often nicknamed the “Canada Dam”) to control floods and provide irrigation and power in the Mayurakshi basin. It became one of the early big dams of eastern India, influencing agriculture in parts of Jharkhand and West Bengal. As roads improved and tourism promotion increased, the area also gained popularity as a scenic getaway for people from Dumka, Suri and surrounding towns, adding a tourism layer to its original engineering and agricultural significance.
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