Varsha PandeyThe Sondhur Dam is in Damatri only dam on the Sondhur River.
The dam is on the Sondhur River tributary of Mahanadi.
It is between two hills.
The dam supplies water to Gangrel Dam.
Location
It is in Nagri tehsil of Dhamtari district of Chhattisgarh.
Distance of Sondhur dam from Dhamtari
96 km
Distance of Sondhur Dam from Sihawa
30 km
Distance of Sondhur dam from Nagri
20 km
Establishment
1988 on the Sondur River.
Catchment area
The catchment area of the Sondur River till the dam is 580 sqm.
Water Capacity
179.6 m^3.
Sondhur Dam
So, the Dam area is a tourist center, and on the basis of the demand of tourists, the work of boating, etc. will be conducted by a group of villagers.
In the coming time, this place will be developed as a tourist destination.
Muchkund Rishi Ashram
There is a Muchkund Rishi ashram.
So, to reach the spiritual importance of Tapobhoomi of seven sages including Muchkund Rishi to the common people and to develop them as a religious and natural tourism area by creating a group of local villagers and training them.
Jabra Eco-Tourism
Nearby Jabra village of Nagri is famous for its unique natural shade for medicinal plants.
An emerging tourist destination for hiking, trekking, and nature trail walking.
Efforts are being made to develop the Jabra forest area as an environment-based tourism (eco-tourism) area with local participation.
Jabra has become a model of eco-tourism in the state of Chhattisgarh.
After trekking in the dense forests, one can stay with the villagers or in the rest house of the British era.
Jabra Eco Tourism also has more than 300 species of herbal medicines.
Now eco-tourism is increasing a lot in Chhattisgarh.
Jabra villagers have a great understanding of medicinal plants and their uses.
The village community is a conglomeration of various tribal communities, including particularly vulnerable tribal groups.
The community as a whole has taken full responsibility for demonstrating biological wealth.
