GANDIPALEM DAM
Gandipalem, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, India
The P.Chenchu Ramaiah Reservoir (Gandipalem Project) is a medium irrigation project and a big irrigation source in Udayagiri Assembly constituency in Sri Potti Sri Ramulu Nellore District. The P.C.R.Reservoir (Gandipalem Project) was constructed during period of 1975 to 9184 about 25 years back across Pillaperu river, which a tributary to Manneru river near Gandipalem village in Udayagiri Mandal. The Project is situated about 118 km from Nellore towards North-west of Nellore.
An earthen bund was formed with a composite length of 388M, between two hillocks forming a big reservoir with an impounding capacity of 1.88 TMC (53.24 M.Cum). The Project mainly envisage providing irrigation facilities to an ayacut of 16,000 acres through 2 canals namely Right main canal and left main canal for 17 villages of Udayagiri and Varikuntapadu Mandals of Potti Sri Ramulu Nellore District which is said to be a drought prone area.
Suggested time duration
2 Hours
Crowded Period
Weekend
Best Season To Visit
August – February
Do's & Dont's
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Do not enter restricted zone, which is meant for your safety.
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Do not consume liquor.
Architecture
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Timings
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Adult Entry Fee | Child Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Days | 09:00 AM | 06:00 PM | Free | Free |
Transport Connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 APSRTC Bus Stand |
16.1 KM | 99592 25095 |
 Nellore Railway Station |
114 KM | 0861 2336263 |
 Tirupati International Airport |
208 KM | 0877-2275354 |
What to Carry
Water bottle & SnacksSuitable For
Adults
Elderly
Children
Infants
Parking
Parking is Available for 5 cars
Route Alert
Single roadNearest Town
| Town Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Udayagiri | 15.7 KM |
Nearest Temples
TALPAGIRI SRI RANGANATHASWAMY TEMPLE
Lord here poses as on Adiseshu with his consorts Sridevi and Bhudevi
SRI KODANDA RAMA SWAMY TEMPLE
Only Temple where Sitadevi's presence is at the right side to Lord Srirama
SRI JONNAWADA KAMAKSHI MALLIKARJUNA SWAMY TEMPLE
Self manifested Goddess & lingam is emerged out of Yagna gundam
VEDAGIRI LAKSHMI NARASIMHA SWAMY TEMPLE
Swayambhu moorthy is six feet tall located on Hills inside a Cave.
MANUMA SIDDESWARA SWAMY TEMPLE
A Chola Architectural Marvel
SRI KALUGOLA SHAMBHAVI TEMPLE
Temple was built of Conglomerate stone which is available only in this area
Nearest Attractions
MuseumNELLORE ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM
The dioramas of prehistoric man and the arms and weapons gallery are the main attractions
BoatingA P TOURISM BOATING UNIT
A joyful Boat ride with numerous type of boats
Fort
BeachMYPADU BEACH
Very good beach with not so deep and not big waves.
WildlifeNELLAPATTU WLS
South East Asia's only breading ground for spot billed pelicans
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