Parichha

25°31′N 78°45′E / 25.52°N 78.75°E / 25.52; 78.75Country IndiaStateUttar PradeshDistrictJhansiElevation213 m (699 ft)Population • Total6,849Languages • OfficialHindiTime zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)Vehicle registrationUP 93Websiteup.gov.in

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

Parichha is located at 25°31′N 78°45′E / 25.52°N 78.75°E / 25.52; 78.75.^[1] It has an average elevation of 213 metres (698 feet).

Places of interest

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

Parichha Power houses a 1140 MW coal based power station. Workers of Parichha Thermal Power Plant stay in Parichha Colony.

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