Official name Mulshi Dam Impounds Mula River Length 1533.38 m Impound Mula River | Opening date 1927 Height 48.8 m Opened 1927 | |
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Location Pune District, Maharashtra
India Similar Khadakwasla Dam, Panshet Dam, Tamhini Ghat, Pataleshwar, Rajiv Gandhi Zoologica | ||
Places around pune mulshi dam
Mulshi is the name of a major dam on the Mula river in India. It is located in the Mulshi taluka administrative division of the Pune district of Maharashtra State.
Contents
- Places around pune mulshi dam
- Map of Mulshi Dam Maharashtra 412108
- Mulshi dam pune weekend getaway place near pune
- Tourism
- References
Map of Mulshi Dam, Maharashtra 412108
Water from the dam is used for irrigation as well as for producing electricity at the Bhira hydroelectric power plant, operated by Tata Power. The station operates six 25MW Pelton turbines established in 1927 and one 150MW Pumped Storage Unit. Water from this reservoir located in Krishna river basin is diverted to the Bhira power house for generating Hydro electricity.
In 1920-21, during the construction of the dam and power station, Pandurang Mahadev Bapat led Mulshi Satyagrah, a movement to represent farmers whose land had been taken to build the project. He was dubbed Senapati (commander) in recognition of his leadership.
Mulshi dam pune weekend getaway place near pune
Tourism
In recent years Mulshi and adjoining areas have been developed as a tourist destination, adding accommodation for leisure guests.