Panchet dam is located in which district of Jharkhand?

Dhanbad
Gumla
Chaibasa
Latehar

The correct answer is: D. Latehar

Panchet Dam is a concrete gravity dam on the Damodar River in the Latehar district of Jharkhand, India. It is 106 meters (348 ft) high and 530 meters (1,740 ft) long, with a gross storage capacity of 1,280 million cubic meters (45 billion cubic feet). The dam was constructed between 1954 and 1961, and is operated by the Damodar Valley Corporation.

The dam is used for irrigation, flood control, and hydroelectric power generation. It is also a popular tourist destination.

The other options are incorrect because:

  • Dhanbad is a district in Jharkhand, but Panchet Dam is not located in Dhanbad.
  • Gumla is a district in Jharkhand, but Panchet Dam is not located in Gumla.
  • Chaibasa is a district in Jharkhand, but Panchet Dam is not located in Chaibasa.