Tilaiya is a town in Koderma district in the Indian state of Jharkhand. Tilaiya is located at 241909N 853147E / 24.3192200N 85.5296900E / 24.3192200; 85.5296900. Tilaiya Dam was constructed by Damodar Valley Corporation across the Barakar River in 1953. It is 366 metres high. The dam boasts of picturesque surroundings with a reservoir, which extends up to 36 sq km. Tilaiya hydel power station is located on the left bank of the Barakar. The structure is entirely of reinforced concrete. It has 2 generating units of 2 MW each. Tilaiya Dam is 20 kilometres , the latter passes along the reservoir.
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