Bhākra
Bhākra is a locality in Naina Devi, Himachal Pradesh.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Bhakra Dam.
Bhakra Dam
Dam
Photo: KawalSingh, Public domain.
Bhakra Nangal Dam is a concrete gravity dam on the Satluj River in Bhakra Village in Bilaspur district, Himachal Pradesh in northern India. The dam forms the Gobind Sagar reservoir. Bhakra Dam is situated 3½ km northwest of Bhākra.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Nangal.
Nangal
Town
Photo: KawalSingh, Public domain.
Nangal 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. Nangal is situated 7 km west of Bhākra.
Bhākra
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Bhakra” and “Bhakra Dam”
- Location: Naina Devi, Himachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Himalayan North, India, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude
31.38333° or 31° 23′ northLongitude
76.45° or 76° 27′ eastElevation
535 metres (1,755 feet)Open location code
8J3R9CMX+8XGeoNames ID
1276239
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