The Derjang Reservoir project is situated at a distance of 7 km from Angul. It is mainly an irrigation purpose dam; the first medium irrigation project. Its construction occurred in 1960 and was completed during 1977-78. The dam has a length of 1,875 m and is a zoned fill dam with a maximum height of 27.31 m. The dam’s top width is 4.57 m. The Derjang Dam intercepts a catchment area of 399 sq. km. The Derjang Dam is the finest tourist destination in the Angul District.
The dam has been constructed across the two rivers, i.e., Lingara and Mathili, about a km away from the Majhika village of Angul, by the Odisha Government. An ideal picnic spot and a retreat for relaxation, it is wonderful when the sun rises and sets. Managed in large numbers by tourists and picnic-goers in winter, the serene beauty of the green hills and forests attracts them as well. The Derjang Dam is one of the best tourist spots in Angul, India.
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Opening Time
Derjang Picnic Spot open timings are Open morning from 8 am to Evening 6 pm
Best Time to visit
The best time to visit the Derjang Dam picnic spot is from October to June Month and the Winter Season
Closest Bus Stand
The closest Bus Stand is Angul, which is located around 9 Km distance from Derjang picnic spot
Closest Railway Station
The closest Railway Station is Angul, which is located around 10 Km distance from Derjang Reservoir
Closest Airport
The closest Airport is Biju Patnaik International Airport, which is located around 140 Km distance from Derjang picnic spot
