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Walayar Dam
Walayar Dam is constructed across the Walayar River in Palakkad district of Kerala.

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Walayar Dam, KeralaWalayar Dam stands across the Walayar River - a tributary of Kalpathipuzha River. This dam belongs to the Palakkad district of Kerala in South India. The Walayar Dam was completed started to function officially in 1964. The waters of the Walayar Dam happen to be the major source of irrigation in the region. Several industries have grown in the vicinity depending upon the water source to be Walayar Dam. The famous MALABAR cement industry depends on this dam for daily water requirement.

Walayar Dam is situated about 15 km from Palakkad, close to limits of Kerala and Tamilnadu. Walayar Dam was built in 1964. The dam site is perfect for family vacations and the nearest airport is C A Coimbatore Airport. Walayar has its own railhead nearby. Loknayak J P Smrithivanam and Deer Park is the close by attraction of Walayar Dam.

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