Parichha

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.

Parichha
Census town
Parichha Location in Uttar Pradesh, India Parichha Parichha (India)
Coordinates: 25.52°N 78.75°E / 25.52; 78.75
Country	India
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.gov.in

Geography

Parichha is located at 25.52°N 78.75°E / 25.52; 78.75. 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.