Tarapur Atomic Power Station, Nuclear power station in Palghar district, India.
Tarapur Atomic Power Station is a nuclear power plant in Palghar district, India, operating four active reactors. The site includes two boiling water units producing 160 MW each and two pressurized heavy water units producing 540 MW each, all located along Maharashtra's coastline.
Construction started in 1961 through agreements between India, the United States, and the International Atomic Energy Agency, creating the country's first commercial nuclear facility. After the 1974 nuclear weapons test, the site reorganized its fuel sourcing and now operates under international oversight.
The facility's four reactors carry names linked to Indian traditions, reminding visitors of the country's path toward energy independence through international cooperation. Nearby housing and infrastructure blend European engineering approaches with local building customs, visible in the layout of residential areas and support buildings.
The site follows strict security rules and remains closed to visitors, with ongoing technical checks and environmental monitoring. Those interested in energy infrastructure can gather information from outside the perimeter or through official channels.
The plant sits less than 100 km (62 miles) north of Mumbai, supplying baseload power to one of Asia's most populated regions. Seawater from the Arabian Sea cools the reactors, with large intake channels visible along the shore.
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