Naraj Dam & Barrage built on the Kathjodi River, around 15 km on the eastern side of Cuttack, Naraj Barrage is a picturesque location. Here, Kathjodi is derived from the river Mahanadi. A Shiva temple called Sidheswar is located close to Naraj Dam. Not many people know that this region was predominant in Buddhist religion, centuries back.
This place also has in its vintage collection remnants that depict the presence of Buddhist people. This location carries a lot of significance due to its natural beauty, which draws people to the river called Mahanadi. Thus, this Naraj Barrage in Cuttack, Odisha is a picturesque spot with cultural importance.
The Naraj barrage is very important for the management of water especially for flood control and in the irrigation system of the Mahanadi delta and its tributaries. It aims at regulating the water level at the dam instead of controlling the river stream during any season, rainy or dry in order to limit the exposure of the lowlands to flooding.
Its structure also serves to modify the hydrologic regime of the river. Naraj Barrage influences the hydrology of the Mahanadi River, which in turn modifies the local wetlands and ecosystems within the Mahanadi deltaic region.
