Peechi Dam
Peechi Dam thrissur is situated 22 km (14 mi) outside Thrissur city in Kerala, India. The dam was started as an irrigation project for the surrounding villages in Thrissur. At the same time, it catered the drinking water needs of the population of Thrissur City. It serves as an irrigation dam, reaching out to the paddy fields in and around Thrissur city. Built across the Manali River, the dam has a catchment area of nearly 3,200 acres (1,300 ha). Elephants may be seen on the bank of Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary, established in 1958 covering 125 square kilometres (48 sq mi).
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| Official name | Peechi Dam |
| Location | Peechi, Thrissur, Kerala, India |
| Coordinates | 10.530°N 76.370°E |
| Construction began | 1947 |
| Opening date | 1957 |
| Operator(s) | Irrigation Department, Kerala |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Height | 49.8 metre |
| Length | 213 metre |
| Width (base) | 4.27 metre |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Manali River |
| Capacity: tmc ft. | |
History
E. Ikkanda Warrier (1890–1977), the first Prime Minister of the then independent state of Kochi, India, was the architect of Peechi Dam. Majority of the Thrissukkar opposed the dam cutting across the partyline. He brought a retired Chief Engineer from Andhra Pradesh to build the dam as engineers from Kerala opposed the project. The dam was completed in 1959. Burgula Ramakrishna Rao, first Kerala Governor on 4 October 1957 inaugurated the dam.[1]
Education
- Mercy Convent LP School, Peechi
- Govt. LP School, Peechi
- Government Higher Secondary School, Peechi
See also
Contractor: Mr N O Inasu, Nadakkavukaran. He is responsible for many other major projects in Kerala.
References
- "Peechi Dam is full". Malayala Manorama. 10 July 2013. Archived from the original on 10 July 2013.
Contact Number: 04872698900
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