Built in the 19th century, Pothundi Dam is considered to be one of the oldest dams in India. It was constructed in the 19th century and is the second dam in Asia which does not use cement mixture for construction. The dam is built across the kaivayi of the Ayilurpuzha. The Meenchadypuzha and Padipuzha flows into this reservoir. The reservoir has an ayacut with 10930 hectares in the Chittur and Alathur taluks of Palakkad.Pothundi dam provides irrigation to an area of 5,470 hectares in the Palakkad district and drinking water supply to the Nemmara, Aylur, and Melarcode Panchayat. The Pothundi dam site provides a picturesque to the visitors with a back drop of the hill ranges of Nelliyampathy on one side and acres of green rice fields on the other side. Entry Fee: Rs 20/- (Adult) and Rs 10/- (Children).
Nearest railway station: Palakkad, about 40 km.
Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 100 km.
