Kerwa Dam

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Kerwa Dam
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Location of Kerwa Dam in Madhya Pradesh
CountryIndia
Location Mendora, Bhopal
Coordinates 23°10′27″N77°21′55″E / 23.174235°N 77.365169°E / 23.174235; 77.365169

Kerwa Dam is located in Mendora village of Bhopal district in Madhya Pradesh, India. [1]

It is located near Bhopal, the capital city of Madhya Pradesh, and is an important source of water for the city. The area around the dam is a popular picnic spot, and attracts several tourists from Bhopal.

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References

  1. "Kerwa death trap: Where revelry turns into tragedy". The Times of India. 13 June 2017.