Kosi Barrage

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Barrage
gptkbp:built 1963
gptkbp:commissioningDate 1963
gptkbp:community_engagement Involvement of local communities
gptkbp:community_impact Support for local communities
gptkbp:construction_cost Estimated at ₹ 50 crores
gptkbp:constructionMaterial Earth_and_rock
gptkbp:country gptkb:India
gptkbp:design gptkb:Central_Water_Commission
Gravity dam design
gptkbp:electronicSystems Civil engineering project
gptkbp:emergencyServices Flood emergency response plans
gptkbp:environmental_impact Affected by climate change
Alteration of local ecosystem
gptkbp:future_plans Upgrades and improvements planned.
gptkbp:height 8.5 meters
gptkbp:historical_significance Part_of_Kosi_River_management_history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Kosi Barrage
gptkbp:impact Flood mitigation
gptkbp:isBeneficialFor Farmers_in_Bihar
gptkbp:length 2,500 meters
gptkbp:lighting 1,000,000 cubic meters
High flood risk area
Frequent_flooding_in_Kosi_River_basin
gptkbp:location gptkb:Kosi_River
gptkbp:maintenance Regular maintenance required
gptkbp:nearby_attractions Local tourism site
gptkbp:nearestCity Supaul
Kishanganj
Madhepura
Purnia
gptkbp:notableWork Kosi_Canal_Project
gptkbp:operator Bihar_State_Water_Resources_Department
gptkbp:purpose Flood control
Irrigation
gptkbp:region Key_infrastructure_in_Bihar
gptkbp:research Studies on flood management
gptkbp:reservoir gptkb:Kosi_River
gptkbp:responsibleFor State and central government oversight
gptkbp:significance Irrigation for agriculture
gptkbp:spillwayType Gated spillway
gptkbp:state gptkb:Bihar
gptkbp:type Earthfill dam
gptkbp:waterManagement Integrated water resources management
Regular monitoring required
Kosi_River_basin
gptkbp:waterQuality gptkb:Kosi_River
Freshwater
Irrigation and drinking water