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Yeldari Dam, is an earthfill dam on Purna river near Yeldari, Jintur in Parbhani district, Maharashtra, India. Edit

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Yeldari Dam was built as a small hydel power station, built on River Purna. Later, the dam was renovated and developed as a very big reservoir and also tourist attraction spot in the Jintur Taluqa in Parbhani district of Maharashtra.

Yeldari Dam, Parbhani

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Construction of Yeldari Dam was started in 1961 and the aim was to provide relief to the people of this area from their water woes. However, it was built in phases because work had to be stopped twice in between. In 1962, they had to stop work when China attacked India. Later, in 1964 a similar problem arose when Indian witnessed a war with Pakistan. At both these times, work was hampered, which delayed construction of the dam. Finally, in 1968 the administration undertook construction of the dam and it was completed.Yeldari Dam started its operations in 1968 and covers a surface area of 101,540 square km. The major purpose behind construction of the dam was irrigation and hydroelectricity generation, and it was constructed under the supervision of Yeshwantrao Chavan. The dam was initially constructed as a small hydel power station, but was later modernized and expanded as a very huge reservoir. This also resulted in making it as a major tourist spot.

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October to March.

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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

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1 – 2 hours.

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Taxi : Taxis and Auto rickshaws are easily available for moving about in the city.

BUS : Many private operators are available from places such as Pune and Mumbai. Private buses are relatively comfortable and they are generally in semi sleeper format. Tickets from Pune to Parbhani cost around Rs 300 for the trip. A/C buses are available as well and they cost Rs 500 from Pune to the city of Parbhani.

Train : The place is connected to many of the cities in the state by rail. There are regular services that are available from places such as Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, and Bangalore, Pune, Nashik, Manmaud and many other places. Ticket prices depend on the distance. Trains are the most comfortable mode of transport and most trains have A/C compartments as well.

Air : The nearest airport is located at Nanded and there are a few regular flights that operate to Mumbai. Flights operate for 4 days a week and it is located around 60 km from the city of Parbhani. Taxis can be hired from the airport to reach the city.

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