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Desilting of Thangal Eri (Thirumani) (MI Tank) — Thirumani Panchayat

Taluk: Thirukazhukundram · Published 9 Sept 2026

Desilting of the Thangal Eri (Thirumani) minor irrigation tank at Thirumani habitation, Thirumani panchayat, Thirukazhukundram block (Kattankolathur sub division). The work covers removal of 6723 cubic metres of silt across a bund length of 600 metres through 6 desilting pits, restoring storage capacity for the 16.23 hectare tank (Survey No. 301) and strengthening groundwater recharge for surrounding farmland. Listed in the Chengalpattu District MI tank CSR eligibility list dated 31 August 2026.

Minor irrigation tank particulars

As per the MI tank CSR eligibility list dated 31 Aug 2026

SubdivisionKattankolathur
BlockThirukazhukundram
PanchayatThirumani
HabitationThirumani
Name of MI tankThangal Eri (Thirumani)
Extent of MI tank16.23 ha
Survey number301
Bund length600 m
Quantity of earthwork6723
Number of pits6
Estimated amount₹6,26,000
Desilting of Thangal Eri (Thirumani) (MI Tank) — Thirumani Panchayat

Photographs from the field

Site photograph — Thangal Eri (Thirumani)
Site photograph — Thangal Eri (Thirumani)
Satellite survey map with proposed desilting pits — Thangal Eri (Thirumani)
Satellite survey map with proposed desilting pits — Thangal Eri (Thirumani)

Weekly progress reports

Work has not started on this initiative yet. Once it does, the Collectorate will publish progress here every week.