Chittar Dam – 2 — Attraction in Melpuram

The Chittar runs for about 80 kilometres (50 mi) before it meets with its first tributary which has an anicut and irrigates about 293 hectares (720 acres) of land. One of its next tributaries has a reservoir provided by an anicut, feeding about 142 hectares (350 acres). The next tributary has seven anicuts and a reservoir and irrigates about 465 hectares (1,150 acres) of land altogether. This pattern continues as each tributary and other contributing rivers has anicuts and reservoirs that provide irrigation for the adjacent land. The Chittar River itself has 17 anicuts irrigating about 8,903 hectares (22,000 acres) of land. It eventually joins with Thamirabarani river Chittar River and its five tributaries and numerous other contributing streams originate in the Courtallam hills of Tenkasi District in the state of Tamil Nadu in southern India. Together with its tributaries and streams, the Chittar River serves as an important source of irrigation for the region and is a major tributary of the Tambaraparani River along with the Manimuthar River. The Chittar has several tributaries which include the Aintharuviar (joining near Gajamajorpuram), the Gundar which joins near Tenkasi, the Hanumanathi joining in Thayar Thoppu near Veerakeralampudur and the Aluthakanniar which merges in the village of KadapagothGood place to hangout. .spend weekend with family in chittar must experience the early morning vibe also the evening vibeAwesome place.... Place to enjoy the beauty of nature formed with the reservoir of dam... Good view of Lake and mountain... Awesome location for photoshoot and video shooting... Really like this place very much there is a positive vibes from this place... Must visit for nature love peoples... Place suitable for families and small groups to spend some peaceful time in the evening.....It's a one of the water source in kanyakumari.. We went back side area of dam.... Its like a heaven.... But its very strange place for tourists. if you want to enjoy your trip, go with your friends not family...becoz it's wear a desolate look.

But its actually a awesome place.... We can collect memorable stories with...

Chittar-II Reservoir was constructed across Chittar-II in Kaliyal Village, Vilavancode Taluk of Kanyakumari District. It is originated in the mountains in Kalamalai Reserve forest of Western Ghats slightly west of Chittar – I. It is formed by two tributaries having their origin on the eastern and southern slope of Kurinchimalai and joins each other at Sivalogam estate and it confluences with Kodayar below Pechiparai.

By this reservoir Kaniyakumari and Tirunelveli Districts are benefitted. Vilavankode and Nanguneri taluks are benefitted by this reservoir.

The foundation stone of the reservoir was laid by the then Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru. K.Kamaraj during 1964 and construction was completed during 1970. The first water release was made by the then Hon’ble Minister for Public Works Thiru.Ramaiah in...

Area covered by more than 1000 acres of rubber plantations and mountains, this Chittar dam and is 5 km away from home

Recently they put restrictions to entry the dam area without permission & to take bath on reservoir

Park area are not properly maintained no contribution from management side

Looks like deserted place...........................

A good place for morning walk , you can smell the taste pure air................................

Nostalgic,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, once upon a time in my school days , we used to spend a lot of time in playing , chatting and swimming on this...