Bawan Daath Canal

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Bawan Daath Canal is a historic irrigation canal in the Fatehpur area of Haldwani, Uttarakhand. Built during the British era, construction started in 1882 and the canal was completed by 1904. It is about 1 kilometer long and has 52 stone pillars that are about 40 feet tall, giving the canal its name. The canal runs from Fatehpur to Lamachaur along the road toward Bel-Basani, and was designed to carry water from the Bhakra River to nearby farms. It was used for irrigation in several villages but fell out of use around 1905 due to a lack of maintenance. In recent years restoration has begun, led by the Nainital District Magistrate. The project has a budget of ₹78 lakh, with ₹39 lakh initially released to Kumaon Nirman Vikas Nigam to carry out the work. Crews are currently restoring the canal and planning to revive its irrigation function. The structure reflects British colonial architectural style.