Bhākra

Bhākra is a locality in , .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Bhakra Dam.

Dam
Photo: KawalSingh, Public domain.
Bhakra Nangal Dam is a concrete gravity dam on the Satluj River in Bhakra Village in , in northern . The dam forms the Gobind Sagar reservoir. is situated 3½ km northwest of Bhākra.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Nangal.

Town
Photo: KawalSingh, Public domain.
is a town, near city of Rupnagar in Rupnagar district in Punjab, India. It sits at the foot of the Shiwalik Hills where it was established after plans for a dam required the movement of previously established villages. is situated 7 km west of Bhākra.

Bhākra

Latitude
31.38333° or 31° 23′ north
Longitude
76.45° or 76° 27′ east
Elevation
535 metres (1,755 feet)
Open location code
8J3R9CMX+8X
Geo­Names ID
1276239
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