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The Nuclear Power Station Rawatbhata is in which State?
Explanation
The Rawatbhata Nuclear Power Station, also known as the Rajasthan Atomic Power Station (RAPS), is located in the state of Rajasthan [c1][c2]. Specifically, it is situated in the Chittorgarh district, approximately 64 to 70 kilometers from the industrial city of Kota [t1][t8][t10]. Established with Canadian assistance, it was India's first Canada Deuterium Uranium (CANDU) type pressurized heavy water reactor (PHWR) [t6]. The facility is located near the Rana Pratap Sagar Dam on the Chambal River [t1]. Currently, it is one of India's largest nuclear power hubs, operating multiple units with additional capacity under construction [t2][t4]. Other major nuclear stations in India include Tarapur in Maharashtra, Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu, and Narora in Uttar Pradesh [c1][c2].
Sources
- [1] Environment and Ecology, Majid Hussain (Access publishing 3rd ed.) > Chapter 9: Distribution of World Natural Resources > Table 9.13 Nuclear Power Plants in India > p. 25
- [2] INDIA PEOPLE AND ECONOMY, TEXTBOOK IN GEOGRAPHY FOR CLASS XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 5: Mineral and Energy Resources > Nuclear Energy Resources > p. 61
- [3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rajasthan_Atomic_Power_Station
- [4] https://www.data.gov.in/resource/unit-and-location-wise-details-operational-nuclear-power-plants-country-reply-unstarred