Shanigaram Reservoir Travel Guide – Overview, Attractions & Visiting Timings

Shanigaram Reservoir, locally known as Shanigaram Cheruvu (శనిగరం జలాశయం), is a historic and scenic medium irrigation project located in Shanigaram Village, Koheda Mandal, Siddipet District, Telangana, India. Constructed across the Shanigaram River during the late 19th century under the Nizam rule, this earth‑fill reservoir spans a length of approximately 908 m and has a total storage capacity of around 1.09 Tmcft, providing vital irrigation water to the surrounding agricultural lands and villages. The reservoir is situated about 124 km from Hyderabad and is a well‑known local landmark in the region, contributing to irrigation and rural water resources in the Godavari basin. Its peaceful waters and lush surroundings make it a noteworthy destination near Siddipet for nature lovers, photographers, and those interested in Telangana’s irrigation heritage.