Tungabhadra Dam
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Overview
The Tungabhadra dam is a multipurpose dam near Hosapete in Karnataka.
It is near Hosapete in Vijayanagara district and was completed in 1953.
It is a joint project of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
The ruins of Hampi lie downstream along the river, and one of its gates was washed away in 2024.
Its reservoir, also called Pampa Sagar, stores water for canals in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
The Tungabhadra is formed by the Tunga and Bhadra at Kudli.
Silt has reduced the reservoir's capacity.
The Tungabhadra joins the Krishna in Andhra Pradesh.
Geography and key facts
- Tungabhadra
- Near Hosapete
- Completed 1953
- Gate washed away 2024
Why it matters for UPSC
Asked with Vijayanagara irrigation (2023).
Note for UPSC
Tungabhadra, Karnataka near Hosapete.
Prelims pairs dams and projects with their rivers and states.
Asked in PYQs
- UPSC Prelims 2023 · Q48Who among the following rulers of Vijayanagara Empire constructed a large dam across Tungabhadra River and a canal-cum-aqueduct several kilometres long from the river to …
Questions from our Prelims bank whose text names Tungabhadra Dam.
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