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Q43 (NDA-II/2017) Geography › Maps & Locations › Indian economic locations Answer Verified

Koradi Thermal Power Station is located in

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The Koradi Thermal Power Station (KTPS) is a major power generation facility located in Koradi, near the city of Nagpur in Maharashtra [4]. It is operated by the Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited (MAHAGENCO) and is recognized as one of the four primary power plants in the Vidarbha region [4]. The station has a significant installed capacity, with multiple units contributing at least 2190 MW to the grid. Geographically, it is situated in the Kamptee taluka of Nagpur district [2]. The plant is notable for its integration with local infrastructure, such as utilizing treated municipal wastewater from Nagpur city for its 660 MW units. Other major thermal power plants in Maharashtra include Bhusawal, Chandrapur, and Khapar-Kheda [3].

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  1. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koradi_Thermal_Power_Station
  2. [4] https://nagpur.gov.in/energy/
  3. [2] https://samarth.powermin.gov.in/content/policies/389db58e-2b35-45ea-9791-48dd43f58079.pdf
  4. [3] Environment and Ecology, Majid Hussain (Access publishing 3rd ed.) > Chapter 9: Distribution of World Natural Resources > advantages of thermal Power > p. 23
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