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It is the first Dam and hydro -Electric power station
constructed by Damodar Valley Corporation across Barakar River, in
Hazaribagh district. It is 1,200 ft. long
and 99 ft. high. It is situated in an ideal surrounding with a reservoir
stretching in 36 sq. kms. 
Built with the main object of controlling floods, the hydro -electric
station produces 4,000k. Watt. The beautiful natural surroundings are the
attraction to tourists. The main road from Barhi on G.T.road through
reservoir and the hillocks is picturesque.
PRIME SITES
Hydro-Electric Power House.
Terrace Gardens on the hillock Deer Park.
Picnic Island with swimming corner approachable by motor boats available
on hire.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
HOW TO REACH THERE
Air:
The nearest airport is at Patna.
Rail:
Nearest railway station is Kodarma on Grand Chord line of the Eastern
Railway. The distance from kodarma Railway Station is 19 Kms. Buses ply
between Kodarma and Hazaribagh through Tilaya Dam. 
Road:
It falls on Patna - Ranchi Road. It is 17 kms.
from Barhi and 194 kms. from Patna.
WHERE TO STAY
D.V.C., Rest House. Tourist Bungalow run by D.V.C.