Parichha Dam
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Parichha Dam, built on the Betwa River near Parichha town, which is about 25 km from Jhansi on the Jhansi-Kanpur National Highway No. 25. Its reservoir is used by the Parichha Thermal Power Station for electricity generation. The reservoir's impounded water that runs to Notghat Bridge, 34 km away from Jhansi - is popular for water sports.{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20160803033817/http://www.discoveredindia.com/uttar-pradesh/attractions/dams/parichha-dam.htm Discover India]}}
Jhansi is regarded as the "gateway of Bundelkhand area of Uttar Pradesh".{{fact|date=October 2023}} The dam, due to its scenery and facility for water sports, has become a tourist spot.{{fact|date=October 2023}} The best time to come here is from November to March.{{fact|date=October 2023}}
Construction
Parichha Dam was constructed during the British reign between 1881 and 1886. The dam is 1174.69 meters long and 16.77 meters high.
The dam was built mainly for irrigation purpose and for producing hydro electricity. The dam is the major source of drinking water and irrigation in the area of Bundelkhand, as this part of Uttar Pradesh faces severe water crisis.
Economy
Parichha Thermal Power Station is a coal plant, fully operational and featuring six units. Its total capacity is 1140 MWe. It operates under Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd.
Location
Nearest Famous Tourist Place
- Orchha Temple, Orchha, which is around 30 kilometers away. Orchha is a beautiful historical town located in the Tikamgarh district of Madhya Pradesh, known for its stunning temples, forts, and palaces, including the Orchha Fort and the Betwa River. The Ram Raja Temple in Orchha, Madhya Pradesh, is a unique temple where Lord Ram is worshipped as a king, and it is the only temple where Ram is depicted sitting on a throne.
- Lakshmi Narayan Temple, Orchha.{{Cite web |title=Laxminarayan Temple at Orchha in Madhya Pradesh |url=https://www.madhya-pradesh-tourism.com/destination/Laxminarayan-Temple-Orchha-112 |access-date=2025-02-14 |website=www.madhya-pradesh-tourism.com}}
- Chaturbhuj Temple, Orchha.
See also
References
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