Parichha
Appearance
Parichha | |
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city | |
Coordinates: 25°31′N 78°45′E / 25.52°N 78.75°E | |
Country | ![]() |
State | Uttar Pradesh |
District | Jhansi |
Elevation | 213 m (699 ft) |
Population (2001) | |
• Total | 6,849 |
Languages | |
• Official | Hindi |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Vehicle registration | UP 93 |
Website | up |
Parichha is a census town in Jhansi district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is located on Jhansi-Kanpur highway on the bank of Betwa River.
Geography
[edit]Parichha is located at 25°31′N 78°45′E / 25.52°N 78.75°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 213 metres (698 feet).
Places of interest
[edit]Parichha Dam is located on Betwa river, approximately 25 km from the city. It has a reservoir whose placid waters reach up to Notghat Bridge, located 34 km from Jhansi. The dam is a major destination for water sports, especially for those who love boating.
Parichha Thermal Power Plant
[edit]Parichha Power houses a 1140 MW coal based power station. Workers of Parichha Thermal Power Plant stay in Parichha Colony.
References
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