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Pothundi Dam
One of the oldest irrigation dams in India, Pothundi Dam is a stunning engineering marvel that has a core wall made of quicklime and jaggery. The dam is built across River Panapuzha and River Meenichiladipuzha forming a reservoir that expands over an area of 30 square kilometres. The serene surroundings of the dam with hills in the backdrop of the reservoir is a breathtaking sight.
It constructed in the 19th Century by the British to provide water to the hilly areas of Nemmara ( a small Village in Palakkad District of Kerala State ). The dam is unusual in being constructed without a conventional concrete core, which is employed in most earth dams to counteract the force exerted by high water pressure.
The core is made up of a mixture of Jaggery and quicklime and Surk
The Dam provides a scenic beauty to the visitors with a backdrop of hilly mountain ranges of Nelliyampathy on one side and acres of never ending horizon of green rice fields on the other side. This dam is constructed across Padipuzha and Meenchadipuzha, the two sub tributaries of Alappuzha, which is the tributary of Bharathapuzha. It is a small dam set in a picturesque surrounding, making it a perfect place to enjoy the beauty of nature and to unwind yourself.
The Dam constructed in is braced with a unique Jaggery and quicklime mortar. This dam exemplifies a perfect blend of engineering and architecture. It also has a small garden nearby. You will come across this reservoir while travelling to nelliyampathy hills. The tranquil water along with the hills in the background make for a postcard perfect picture. You can have tea or ice-cream when you make a quick stop here to observe the scenery. A good place to spend some quality time, visit it on a fine day.
Getting there
Nearest railway station: Palakkad Railway Station, about 39 km
Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 97 km
Google map coordinates: GJRG+P5 Thiruvazhiyad, Kerala
