Bargi Dam of Jabalpur is a major dam of Madhya Pradesh and is also a tourist place. This dam is the main source of water supply for Jabalpur and its surrounding areas. Bargi Dam is also known as Rani Avanti Bai Lodhi Sagar Pariyojna and this is also its real name. Madhya Pradesh and the Central Government have done a lot of work for the development of this place so that it can become a good tourist destination and more of the people can come here. Many birds like parrots, myna, cranes, pigeons, and many other beautiful birds can be seen at this place. Bargi Diversion Project and Rani Avantibai Lodhi Sagar Project are two important irrigation projects developed on this dam.
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Bargi Dam is one of the first dams to be built among the 30 big dams being built on the Narmada River. Construction of the dam was started in 1974 and ended in 1990. Bargi Diversion Project and Rani Avantibai Lodhi Sagar Project are two important irrigation projects developed on this dam. The height of Bargi Dam is 69 meters and the length is 5.4 km. Its backwater forms a lake of 75 km in length and 4.5 km in width.
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Places worth seeing in Bargi Dam
You can do many activities in Bargi Dam and enjoy the beautiful views here. You can do it here:
- Enjoy a cruise and boat ride :
Here you can enjoy the cruise by sitting on a cruise and enjoying the beautiful views of Bargi Dam and the Narmada River. This cruise will take you on a 45-minute tour of the Narmada River and you will see beautiful views of the water and many beautiful views. Apart from this, there are also arrangements for music and dance. You can enjoy the journey while listening to music and songs and dancing.
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Apart from the cruise, there is also a speed boat here in which you can sit and feel the solo ride and make your journey adventurous and memorable.
For speed boat and cruise ride, you will have to go to “MPT Maikal Resort” which is located near Bargi Dam.
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2. Enjoy fishing
You can also enjoy fishing in Bargi Dam. If you are fond of fishing then you can fulfill your needs here.
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3. Shree Nandikeshwar Temple Bargi
Nandikeshwar Temple, situated 5 km away from Bargi Dam, is also one of the places worth seeing here. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and his great devotee Nandi Ji. Nandi ji had performed penance here and Lord Shiva, pleased with Nandi’s penance, had established himself here on the banks of river Narmada.
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4. MPT Maikal Resort, Bargi, Jabalpur
MPT Maikal Resort of Bargi Dam is the main attraction and place worth seeing here. This is a resort where travelers can stay by renting rooms. Along with the resort, it also has a restaurant where all food items are available. There is an entry charge for going under in Maikal Resort and from here you can ride a cruise and speed boat. Speed boat and cruise charges also have to be paid separately. The distance from Bargi Dam to Maikal Resort is 1 km.
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Maikal Resort charges (Entry fee, Speed boat, and Cruise charge)
Entry Fee: Rs. 20 per person.
Speed Boat Ride Charge: Rs. 200 per person.
Cruise Charge: Rs.220 per person.
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Interesting point of Bargi dam
- The height of the dam is 69 meters and the length is 5.4 km.
- The real name of Bargi Dam is the Rani Avanti Bai Lodhi Project.
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How to Reach Bargi Dam Jabalpur
By Air: If you want to come to Jabalpur by air, then the only airport here is Dumna Airport. Bargi Dam, Jabalpur is 42.6km away from here, You can reach Bargi Dam, Jabalpur by taxi, auto, or Bus.
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By Train: The nearest railway station to reach Bargi Dam, Jabalpur, Railway Station. It is only 32.8km away from here. After entering, you can reach Bargi Dam by taxi, auto, or bus.
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By Bus: Jabalpur City is connected to every city in India by road. You can easily reach here from any city.
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Address and Google map of Bargi Dam Jabalpur
Address: Bargi, Jabalpur District, Madhya Pradesh
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