Deras Dam
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Deras Dam is a small dam, used for irrigation purpose, situated near Bhubaneswar
, Orissa
within Chandaka Elephant Sanctuary
. It is a very popular picnic spot and known for scenic beauty.
Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar is the capital of the Indian state of Orissa, officially Odisha. The city has a long history of over 2000 years starting with Chedi dynasty who had Sisupalgarh near present-day Bhubaneswar as their capital...
, Orissa
Orissa
Orissa , officially Odisha since Nov 2011, is a state of India, located on the east coast of India, by the Bay of Bengal. It is the modern name of the ancient nation of Kalinga, which was invaded by the Maurya Emperor Ashoka in 261 BC. The modern state of Orissa was established on 1 April...
within Chandaka Elephant Sanctuary
Chandaka Elephant Sanctuary
Chandka Elephant Sanctuary is a wildlife reserve located in north western fringe of Bhubaneswar in the Indian state of Orissa. Nestled on Khurdha uplands of 'Eastern Ghats' biotic region, Chandaka forest spread over 175.79 km2 of rolling table land and small sprawling hillocks of Khurdha and...
. It is a very popular picnic spot and known for scenic beauty.