Koshi barrage

Koshi Barrage

The Koshi Barrage is a large and important dam built across the Koshi River near Bhusaha village in Sunsari District, on the eastern part of Nepal. It lies close to the Nepal–India border, connecting Nepal’s Sunsari District and India’s Bihar State. The barrage was constructed between 1958 and 1962 with the help of the Government of India as part of the Koshi Project.

The main purpose of the Koshi Barrage is flood control, irrigation, and electricity generation. The Koshi River, also known as the Saptakoshi, is famous for its unpredictable flow and devastating floods, often called the “Sorrow of Bihar.” The barrage helps to manage these floods and supply water for irrigation to large areas of farmland in both Nepal and India.

The structure of the barrage is about 1,150 meters long and consists of 56 gates that can be opened or closed to control the flow of the river. A bridge is also built over the barrage, which serves as an important route between Nepal and India.

The area around the Koshi Barrage is also a popular tourist spot. Visitors can enjoy the scenic beauty of the river, observe migratory birds, and see the vast stretches of water flowing through the plains. Nearby attractions include the Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve, which is home to many rare birds and wild animals.