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Visit Sagardighi Thermal Power Station in the Glow of Sunset
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News18•13-10-2026, 10:57
Visit Sagardighi Thermal Power Station in the Glow of Sunset
- •Located in the village of Manigram in Murshidabad district, the Sagardighi Thermal Power Plant is a major pride of West Bengal.
- •Apart from Hazarduari, the Sagardighi area is gradually attracting numerous tourists for short holiday trips.
- •The sunset view over the power plant and the nearby Sagardighi wetland offers an exquisite and refreshing experience.
- •It serves not only as a crucial power generation hub for WBPDCL but also as a symbol of local economy and development.
- •The power plant features two initial 300 MW capacity units which were inaugurated back in 2008.
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The Sagardighi Thermal Power Plant is located in the village of Manigram within the Murshidabad district, situated 13 kilometers north of Sagardighi town along the SMGR road.
The first phase established two units of 300 MW capacity each, with the first unit inaugurated in September 2008 and the second in November 2008 by then Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee.
Tourists visit for half-day trips to view the major megawatt operations, enjoy the scenic Sagardighibeel wetland, and experience the stunning sunset views over the PDCL plant that uplift the spirits.
