Local favourite lake · Birbhum, West Bengal
Dharmagoda lake
Dharmagoda lake is a lake in Birbhum, West Bengal. It is about 86 km by road from Durgapur, and Tarapith Temple (19 km) is the must-see nearby.
Dharmagoda lake: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.
Best time to visit Dharmagoda lake
Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.
Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.
Visiting Dharmagoda lake: timings and tips
Typical hours: Viewpoints and gardens are usually open from morning to sunset; dam crests and gates are often restricted. These are typical for lakes, dams & reservoirs in India; hours for this lake are not listed yet. If you know them, post an update.
- Swimming is dangerous and usually not allowed.
- Photography of dam structures may be restricted; follow the signs.
- Water levels are highest after the monsoon (September–November).
How to reach Dharmagoda lake — distance from nearby cities
- From Durgapur (WB): about 86 km by road (69 km straight line) · directions · more places near Durgapur
- From Asansol (WB): about 109 km by road (87 km straight line) · directions · more places near Asansol
- From Malda (WB): about 151 km by road (121 km straight line) · directions · more places near Malda
- From Deoghar (JH): about 152 km by road (122 km straight line) · directions · more places near Deoghar
- From Dhanbad (JH): about 171 km by road (137 km straight line) · directions · more places near Dhanbad
Address: Dharmagoda leak, Mayureswar, West Bengal 731218. Coordinates: 23.98124, 87.76422. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Dharmagoda lake
- Tarapith Temple · temple · Birbhum · ~19 km · Very popular · Must-see
- Fullara Maa Satipeeth Temple · temple · Birbhum · ~24 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Maluti Shiv Mondir · fort · Dumka · ~27 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Shri Kankalitala Shaktipeeth Temple · temple · Birbhum · ~37 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Kopai River View Point · viewpoint · Birbhum · ~40 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Sonajhuri Forest · sanctuary · Birbhum · ~42 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Rabindra Museum · museum · Birbhum · ~43 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Ballavpur Wildlife Sanctuary · sanctuary · Birbhum · ~43 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Kalika Shaktipeeth Shri Nalateswari Temple · temple · Birbhum · ~45 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Bakreshwar Hot Spring · river spot · Birbhum · ~51 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Attahas Temple - Shakti Peetha (Attahas Shakthipeeth) · temple · Purba Barddhaman · ~52 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Mama Bhagne Pahar · attraction · Birbhum · ~57 km · Must-see
- Massanjore Dam · lake · Dumka · ~60 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Shree Kiriteswari Shaktipeeth Temple · temple · Murshidabad · ~65 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Deul Park .Bonkati.Burdwan · park · Paschim Barddhaman · ~66 km · Must-see
- Pataleshwar Shiv Mandir · temple · Murshidabad · ~69 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- New Motijhil Park · park · Murshidabad · ~70 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Hazarduari Palace & Museum · museum · Murshidabad · ~70 km · Very popular · Must-see
Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Dharmagoda lake
- Massanjore Dam · lake · Dumka · ~60 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Maithon Dam · lake · Dhanbad · ~124 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Panchet Dam · lake · Dhanbad · ~136 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Gandhi Park Lake · lake · Birbhum · ~27 km
- Deer Park · lake · Birbhum · ~42 km
- DIGALPAHARI Dam Asanabani · lake · Dumka · ~48 km · Well liked
- Kairabani Dam. · lake · Dumka · ~49 km · Well liked
- Bakreswar Dam · lake · Birbhum · ~50 km · Highly rated
- Bankibera Dam · lake · Dumka · ~50 km · Well liked
- Nil Nirjon Dam · lake · Birbhum · ~51 km · Highly rated
Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Dharmagoda lake?
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.
What are the timings of Dharmagoda lake?
Hours for Dharmagoda lake are not published here. Typical for lakes, dams & reservoirs in India: Viewpoints and gardens are usually open from morning to sunset; dam crests and gates are often restricted. Check locally before a long trip, or see the latest visitor report on this page.
How far is Dharmagoda lake from Durgapur?
Dharmagoda lake is about 86 km by road from Durgapur (69 km straight line), 109 km from Asansol and 151 km from Malda. Open the road-trip planner on Spotwander for turn-by-turn directions and stops on the way.
What are the places to visit near Dharmagoda lake?
Nearby: Tarapith Temple (temple, 19 km), Fullara Maa Satipeeth Temple (temple, 24 km), Maluti Shiv Mondir (fort, 27 km), Shri Kankalitala Shaktipeeth Temple (temple, 37 km), Kopai River View Point (viewpoint, 40 km), Sonajhuri Forest (sanctuary, 42 km).