MAITHON DAM
One of the most renowned place in Dhanbad which is know for its natural beauty.
HISTORY: This resorvoir is under the authority of D.V.C and made in 1957 with the hydel power of 60mw each of 20mw..the resorvior is made over the BARAKAR river..
LOCATION: DHANBAD JHARKHAND
It is 48 km far from from Dhanbad city and 22 km from Asansole(w.b)
GET IN:
BY TRAIN: KUMARDHUBI(KMME) is the nearest railway station..it is 9 km distance from dam..you can also go through Dhanbad railway station and Asansol distance of 48km and 22 km respectively.
BY AIR: RANCHI airport is the closest airport 190km..and second one is KOLKATA 230km
BY ROAD: It is well connected with Dhanbad and Asansol by NH2 road.
Island connected by bridge also you can go by boat.
You can stay maithon hotel and many of others
front of Hotel Barsha..

This is the view of Mazumdar niwas which is Run by D.V.C...you can stay and spent leisure time..
Best time to visit in dam is between December to Feburary..
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PANORMIC VIEW OF DAM |
places which you can enjoy in maithon are of various type..you can see many of island here such as.....

The over view of TORTOISE island

you can take boat for these island(sobuj deep)

distant view of majumdar island

The boat stand of maithon dam
magnificent view of dam
SULEMAN PARK: : Very less known park . This is private park and they have taken lease from DVC . In winter, it’s worth to go there. You can meet caretaker cum CEO Mr. Suleman welcoming you . Great place to have a family picnic. From DVC Dam , it’s located 6 Km off and located on the other side of the hills

mr suleman bhai and his park front gate.
Lastly before leaving you should enjoy the sun set view of Maithon dam

Hope you have enjoyed the overview of maithon..
visit here to feel the reality
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