Malkangiri

Balimela Reservoir is located at Chitrakonda, just 30 km from Malkangiri and about 105 km from Jeypore town, making it a significant landmark in southern Odisha. Situated 22 km from Chitrakonda, it serves as the headquarters of the Balimela Hydroelectric Project. The Balimela Dam, constructed as an earth-cum-rock fill dam at Chitrakonda, captures the water released from the Machkund Power House, as well as the natural inflows from the intermediate catchment area between Machkund and Balimela. This strategic reservoir supports hydroelectric power generation and enhances regional water management. For visitors,…