All the people of Tamil Nadu come to Papanasam to seek forgiveness for their sins and bathe in the waterfalls there. All the people of Tamil Nadu see Papanasam as a sacred source. The dam in such a town is the Papanasam Dam. This Papanasam Dam is also known as the Karaiyar Dam. Papanasam Dam is a scenic spot located at a distance of 49 km from Tirunelveli in Tamil Nadu. It is a large dam and one of the major dams in the Tirunelveli district.
Papanasam Dam - Karaiyar Dam
Papanasam Dam was built in 1942 by the British and is located in Papanasam, Tirunelveli. Papanasam Dam is also known as the Tamiraparani Dam. Papanasam Dam is actually two dams. One is the Upper dam Karaiyar Dam and the other is the Lower Dam Papanasam Dam. The Papanasam Dam is mainly supplied with water from the Tamiraparani River and Agasthiyar falls. There is also a way for water to flow from one dam to another.
Measurements of Papanasam dam :
- The total length of the dam is 227 meters.
- The total height of the dam is 200 feet.
- Can hold water up to 143 feet.
- The total capacity of the dam is 5500 million cubic feet.
The dam stores water from the Tamiraparani River that flows through Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi and supplies year-round drinking water to the districts of Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Virudhunagar, and Tenkasi. This dam also irrigates about 86 thousand acres of land.
Funnel Mining Station
Most dams usually have a funnel mining station. This is because the height of the dams is so high that when water falls from a height there, the turbine at the bottom can be easily rotated to easily generate electricity. Since the height of the Papanasam Dam is 143 feet, it is possible to spin the turbine faster as water flows from that height and generates more electricity.
The funnel power plant at Papanasam can generate 28 MW of electricity. It consists of four Francis turbine generators. The first unit is July 1944, the second unit is December 1944, the third unit is June 1945 and the last unit is July 1951 implemented by Tamilnadu Govt. It is currently operated by the Tamil Nadu Manufacturing and Distribution Corporation. Has been a minor contributor to power generation in Tamil Nadu for over 75 years.
Tourist Place
The dam is surrounded by mountains, waterfalls, rivers, and ponds and you can see the beauty of the Western Ghats from this dam. Unlike other dams, this dam has frequent transport facilities and accommodation and food facilities are generous. Since Papanasam is a holy town, people who visit this place also visit this dam.
- Tirunelveli to papanasam dam distance is 47.5 Km.
- Tuticorin to papanasam dam distance is 96.9 Km.
- Tenkasi to papanasam dam distance is 34.4 Km.
Located in the Ambasamudram Circle, the dam is surrounded by parks, resorts, and fantastic restaurants.
Papanasam Temple
There is a very famous Papanasam temple in Papanasam. It is said that if one worships God in this temple and bathes in the river Tamiraparani, one will get rid of sins and attain bliss. Those who cannot go to Kasi to get rid of sin will come here.
Papanasam Dam Hotels and Resorts
- Yexus Green Resort
- Papanasam Thamirabarani Lodge
- Hotel Ambai Grand
- Dvarakapuri Farms
- Haris Residency
- Papanasam Thamirabarani Lodge
These are some hotels and resorts situated at some distance from the Papanasam dam. They provide basic amenities such as free wi-fi, free breakfast, free room service, and free parking.
How to Reach Papanasam Dam
- Papanasam is a famous 2nd tier city. So it is connected with the many metropolitan cities by road. So to reach the dam, you have to first get to the papanasam. From there you can reach the dam by auto or cab or public transportation.
- The nearest airport to papanasam dam is Trichy airport. It is located 65 km away from the dam.
- The nearest railway station to papanasam dam is Kizha Ambur railway station which is located 7 km away.
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