Jeedipalli reservoir, reservoir in India
Jeedipalli reservoir is a water storage facility in Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh, fed by the Handri-Neeva canal system that originates from Srisailam reservoir. It holds approximately 1.7 billion liters of water and serves mainly for irrigation while functioning as a balancing point to manage water flow across the region.
Jeedipalli reservoir was built as part of the Jalayagnam program aimed at improving irrigation and water supply in the region, with its official opening on 29 November 2012 by the local chief minister. The project was a response to the region's challenges during dry seasons when water shortages became critical.
The village of Jeedipalli has a simple rural culture where residents speak Telugu and Urdu, going about their daily routines at a gentle pace. The reservoir itself becomes a gathering spot during the Puskara bath, when visitors come to bathe and spend time by the water, treating it as a sacred location.
The Jeedipalli reservoir sits at about 1,800 feet (550 meters) elevation in Jeedipalli village, accessible by regular bus services from the nearby town of Rayadurg. The roads are straightforward, and the journey is typically comfortable, offering access to walking paths and viewing areas around the facility.
Water from this reservoir is not stored there permanently but pumped to smaller reservoirs like Bhairivani Tippa in the Vedavati River basin. This reveals the complex network of water infrastructure that links multiple river systems and distributes water across vast distances for agricultural needs.
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