Willingdon Dam
| Willingdon Dam | |
|---|---|
 Willingdon Dam | |
  Location in Gujarat | |
| Country | India |
| Location | Junagadh |
| Coordinates | 21°30′16.5″N 70°28′51.4″E / 21.504583°N 70.480944°ECoordinates: 21°30′16.5″N 70°28′51.4″E / 21.504583°N 70.480944°E |
| Status | Operational |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Impounds | Kalwa river |
Willingdon Dam on Kalwa river
Willingdon Dam is situated to the east of the town of Junagadh, near the foot of Datar hills, in Gujarat State, and built on the Kalwa River in India.[citation needed] The dam was named after Marquess Willingdon, the Governor of India at that time.[1] On the top of adjoining Datar hills is a shrine of Saint Jamiyal Shah Datar, which is a popular place of worship for both Hindus and Muslims. The climb to the Datar hills is about 2500 steps or 847 metres (2,779 ft).[2][3]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "Incredible India | Willingdon Dam". www.incredibleindia.org. Retrieved 2020-07-07.
- ^ Desai, Anjali H. (2007). India Guide Gujarat. India Guide Publications. p. 255. ISBN 978-0-9789517-0-2 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Willingdon Dam | District Junagadh". Government of Gujarat | India. Retrieved 2020-07-07.
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- Dams in Gujarat
- Tourist attractions in Junagadh district