Panchkhero Dam
DirectionA picturesque place that attracts tourists in large numbers. People come with their families to go boating on the calm waters. The earthen dam across the Panchkhero River, a tributary of the Barakar, was built to meet the irrigation needs of the Markacho block of Koderma and the Rajdhanwar block in Giridih district.
How to Reach:
By Air
The nearest Domestic Airport is Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, Patna, located at 165 Kms from Koderma. The second nearest Domestic Airport is Birsa Munda Airport, Ranchi, 178 Kms from Koderma
By Train
The railway station is located in Koderma and it is well connected with major cities like Patna, Ranchi, Jammu, Ahmedabad, New Delhi, Old Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bhubaneswar etc.
By Road
Panchkhero dam can be reached by rented/own car if you are staying in close vicinity of Koderma city. Panchkhero dam from Koderma city is 42 km (1 hour 4) via Koderma - Giridih - Tundi - Gobindpur Rd or Kowar -Koderma Road.It’s advisable to start the journey early morning to witness the nature beauty and the availability of bus & auto should be checked in advance.