Kamdara power station

The Kamdara power station is a proposed 1320 megawatt (MW) coal-fired power station in the state of Jharkhand, India.

Location
The project will be located between the Turundu and Pokla railway stations near Kamdara, Gumla district, Jharkhand. The map below shows the location of Pokla but not the exact location of the project.

Background
Kamdara power station was originally planned for Chandil in Seraikela-Kharsawan district. However, in early November 2011 the Jharkhand State Electricity Board (JSEB) decided that due to lack of water for the plant, the project would to shifted to Kamdara in Gumla district, Jharkhand state, India.

Water
According to an article in the Telegraph: "Water from Chandil dam has already been allocated by authorities to various industrial, irrigation and other projects located downstream under the Subernarekha Multi Purpose Project (SMP). The proposed thermal power plant would require at least 40 million cubic metres of water." To supply the project, a reservoir will be built near Blaghat across river South Koel.

Land
The project will need 70 to 100 acres. According to the Telegraph, "talks were on with the Gumla district administration to acquire land for the project."

Project Details
Sponsor: Jharkhand State Electricity Board Location: Between the Turundu and Pokla railway stations near Kamdara, Gumla district, Jharkhand Coordinates: 22.919791, 84.951289 (location of Pokla, not the exact location of the project) Status: Early development Nameplate capacity: 1320 MW (2 x 660 MW) Type: Projected in service: Coal Type: Coal Source: Maurya coal block in South Karnpura in Chatra district, transported by train Estimated annual CO2: Source of financing:

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