सुन्दर डैम, गोड्डा (Sundar Dam) – Godda

Sundar Dam, Godda

Sundar dam is the biggest irrigatoinal project in this district constructed on Sundar river near village north-east of Pathargama and this is a beautiful picnic spot for the tourist. There are plenty of picnic spots in the area around the famous Sundar Dam, located at a distance of about 30 km from the district headquarters.

Sundar Dam is located in the hilly area of ​​Boarijor block. The natural shade here is breathtaking. Apart from the dam, there is a mountain range which touches the hill of the palace and goes far. Pahariya community also resides on top of this hill.

The view of the hill waterfall is also seen in the surrounding area. Just a short distance away from this is the Damakol Falls, which is in the wooded area of ​​Sundar Pahari.

The dam is having 75 Ft. depth was constructed between 1970-78

How to Reach:

By Air

Nearest airport is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, Kolkata and Birsa Munda Airport, Ranchi which are approx 410 Km and 390 Km respectively from here. Recently Deoghar airport also became operational.

By Train

It is situated at Boarijor Block. It is at a distant of 25 Km from Godda and 50 Km from Hasdiha Railway Station.

By Road

It is situated on Pathargama – Rajabhitta road at a distance of 35 Km from the district headquarter Dumka.