Dakpathar
Town
Dakpathar
Dakpathar
Dakpathar is located in Uttarakhand
Dakpathar
Dakpathar
Location in Uttarakhand, India
Dakpathar is located in India
Dakpathar
Dakpathar
Dakpathar (India)
Coordinates: 30°29′49″N 77°47′56″E / 30.496855°N 77.798865°E / 30.496855; 77.798865
Country India
StateUttarakhand
DistrictDehradun
Population
 (2011)
  Total9,547
Languages
  OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
248125
Vehicle registrationUK 16
Websiteuk.gov.in

Dakpathar, also spelled Dakpatthar and Dak Pather is a small hill town situated in Dehradun district of Uttarakhand, India. It is on the left bank of the Yamuna River and 45 km (28 mi) northwest of the city of Dehradun. Dakpathar lies about 790 meters (2,590 ft) above sea level at the foothills of Shivalik range. It is the location of the Dakpathar Barrage, which forms a reservoir along the town that is popular for recreation.[1] The Dam itself is 518 m (1,699 ft) long and is a combination of river Yamuna and river tons at khodri. It serves to divert water into the East Yamuna Canal for hydroelectric power production at the Dhakrani and Dhalipur Power Plants.[2]

References

  1. "Dakpathar Dehradun | Places to Visit, Best Time to Visit, Things To Do". Bugyal Valley. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
  2. "Uttarakhand: Ground Report From Dakpathar Barrage". news.abplive.com. 20 August 2019. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
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