Chandil Dam is well-connected by both railways and roadways. Two major highways of Jharkhand, NH 18 (formerly NH 32) and NH 43 (formerly NH 33), pass through Chandil. The dam is easily accessible from Jamshedpur, Ranchi, Bokaro, and Purulia. Below is some important information regarding the connectivity to Chandil Dam.
Nearest Railway Station to Chandil Dam
Chandil Junction (7 km) is the nearest railway station to Chandil Dam. It is located on the Asansol–Tatanagar–Kharagpur line and the Tatanagar-Muri-Barkakana line. Direct trains are available from major cities including Kolkata, New Delhi, Patna, Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Bokaro, Dhanbad, Bhubaneswar, Bankura, Asansol, Purulia, Kharagpur, and Chakradharpur. From Chandil Junction, you can hire a car or SUV to reach the dam. Local shop owners can help you connect with car owners. A cheaper option would be shared auto-rickshaws.
Nearest Major Railway Station
Tatanagar Junction (44 km) is the nearest major railway station. It is an important stop on the Howrah-Mumbai line and also connects to other cities such as New Delhi, Chennai, Visakhapatnam, and Odisha. Tatanagar is the largest station in the South Eastern Railway in terms of passenger traffic.
Nearest Airports to Chandil Dam
- Birsa Munda Airport, Ranchi (100 km): The nearest major airport to Chandil Dam.
- Sonari Airport, Jamshedpur (40 km): Currently, only unscheduled charter flights operate from Kolkata.
Nearest Bus Stops to Chandil Dam
- Mukhiya Hotel (3 km), Tata-Ranchi Highway: This is the nearest bus stop, located before Jayda Mandir. Several AC and non-AC buses run between Tata and Ranchi around the clock. You may need to walk or arrange a lift from here, as there are limited public transport options like autos or jeeps on this route.
- Chandil Chowk Bazar (5 km), Tata-Purulia Highway: From here, you can easily hire an auto or book a car to reach Chandil Dam.
