Gandhi sagar Dam
DirectionGandhisagar Dam is situated at a distance of 168 Km. from the District headquarter. The Dam is constructed on the Chambal River. Foundation stone for the construction of Gandhi Sagar Dam / Power Station in the District was laid by the Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on the 7th March, 1954. The work was started in 1957 in the power station, while power generation and its distribution commenced in November, 1960. The total expenditure on the construction of Gandhi Sagar Dam and Power Station was about Rs. 18 Crores 40 Lakhs. The expenditure on construction of Power Station was Rs. 4 Crores 80 Lakhs.
Gandhi Sagar Power Station is 65 meter long and 56 feet wide.The Power Station has five turbines of 23 M.W. capacity, thus having a total installed capacity of 115 M.W.
The Gandhi Sagar Power Station now supplies electricity throughout the District. Besides meeting the power requirements in the District, electricity from this power house is supplied to such far off places in the Madhya Pradesh and in Rajasthan state.
How to Reach:
By Air
Nearest Airport :udaypur Distance :150 K.M :Indore Distance:230 k.M
By Train
The nearest railway stations are Shamgarh (approximately 78 km away) and Mandsaur (around 122 km away). MAndsaur station well-connected to major cities like Indore, Udaipur, and Kota. From these stations, you can hire a taxi or take a local bus to reach Gandhi Sagar.
By Road
Gandhi Sagar is accessible via road from nearby cities such as Neemuch, Mandsaur, and Kota. The roads are well-maintained, offering a scenic drive through the region.