• Jan 25 2016
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Sunder Dam

Sunder Dam is the only dam in Gedda district, which has proved to be the biggest and beneficial. The depth of this dam is said to be about 75 feet. Nobody knows how true it is.The main reason for selecting this place at the time of construction of this dam was that there are mountains on all three sides of Sundar Dam. Due to which the shortage of water can be easily met. All the rain water coming from the mountains is collected in this dam.Which is used for farming. Hundreds of villages are included in the area of ??25 kilometers from this dam. Water is used for irrigation by making canals to all the villages around Mahagama and Pathargama.

The existence of Sundar Dam has benefited the farmers in many ways for farming. Apart from this, the water of this dam is used through pipes to overcome the shortage of water in the cities. Also, it has become a means of employment for the unemployed people around Sundar Dam.By catching fish in Sundar Dam and selling it in the nearby markets and many huts, people are improving their livelihood and economic condition. Due to which those who were illiterate and helpless also got a chance to improve their livelihood.

This Sundar Dam brings fire to the stove in the houses of many people. And the best thing is that due to this dam, there is no shortage of water for farming in some areas of Godda district.This Sundar Dam was constructed by the Government of India between 1970-78. This dam is built on the Sundar River. If we believe the mythological beliefs, then the local people say that the Sundar River is a holy river. Which meets the river Ganga.Due to which people take bath in Sundar river and do their worship. Many temples are seen near Sundar river, which can be seen on Sundar river and in its premises while going from Mahagama to Godda road. That is why when this dam was constructed, it was named after this river, Sundar Dam.