Map of Indian Nuclear Sites
India’s nuclear energy program plays a critical role in meeting the country’s growing energy demands while reducing reliance on fossil fuels. The program operates under a three-stage plan designed to utilize uranium and thorium resources efficiently. Currently, India has 22 operational nuclear reactors, with plans to expand capacity further. Nuclear power contributes significantly to clean energy initiatives, aligning with India’s commitment to combating climate change. Key institutions, such as the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), drive development in this sector. Challenges include public perception, safety concerns, and international collaboration, but India’s advancements in nuclear technology showcase its commitment to sustainable energy solutions. Find out where the country’s nuclear sites are located, and what goes on at each of them, on our interactive map of Indian nuclear sites.
Quick Guide to using the Map of Indian Nuclear Sites
MAP – Click and drag to move the map around. Hold Ctrl and use the mouse wheel to zoom in or out. Alternatively use the zoom buttons in the top right corner.
POINTS – Points are coloured based on the purpose of the nuclear site.
COUNTER – The counter in the top left displays the number of nuclear sites under each purpose. Clicking on a specific counter lets you see only sites that fall within that category.
POPUPS – Hovering over a specific point on the map will show you a popup containing additional information about the site.
Data
Below is the full data set used to create the India Nuclear Sites Map. You can use it to look up specific nuclear sites.
| Name | Purpose | Latitude | Longitude | Status | Construction Start | Start of Operations | End of Operations | Additional Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Fuel Fabrication Facility | Fuel Production | Unknown | Unknown | In Service | Unknown | Unknown | / | At Bhabha Atomic Research Centre |
| Apsara | Research Reactor | 19.018538 | 72.921713 | Decommissioned | 1955 | 1956 | 2009 | Pool |
| Apsara-Upgraded (Apsara-U) | Research Reactor | 19.01867 | 72.921713 | Operational | Unknown | 2018 | / | Pool |
| Bagjata Mine | Fuel Production | 22.469843 | 86.490966 | In Service | Unknown | 2008 | / | Uranium Mine |
| Banduhurang Mine | Fuel Production | 22.734809 | 86.173925 | In Service | Unknown | 2009 | / | Uranium Mine |
| Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) | Research Site | 19.017 | 72.925 | In Service | Unknown | 1954 | / | Nuclear research facility |
| Bhatin Mine | Fuel Production | 22.666614 | 86.328513 | In Service | Unknown | Unknown | / | Uranium Mine |
| Canada India Reactor Utility Services (CIRUS) | Research Reactor | 19.007778 | 72.918611 | Permanent Shutdown | 1954 | 1960 | 2010 | Heavy Water |
| Chutka | Power Station | 22.780556 | 80.089722 | Proposed | / | / | / | IPHWR-700 |
| Critical Facility for AHWR and PHWR | Research Reactor | Unknown | Unknown | Operational | 2001 | 2008 | / | Tank at Bhabha Atomic Research Centre |
| Dhruva | Research Reactor | 19.008165 | 72.920292 | Operational | 1975 | 1985 | / | Heavy Water |
| Effluent Treatment Plant (WMD) | Waste Management | 19.007353 | 72.91741 | In Service | Unknown | Unknown | / | |
| Fast Breeder Test Reactor (FBTR) | Research Reactor | 12.56235 | 80.164542 | Operational | 1972 | 1985 | / | Fast Breeder |
| Gorakhpur | Power Station | 29.441389 | 75.632222 | Under Construction | 2018 | / | / | IPHWR-700 |
| High Flux RR | Research Reactor | / | / | Planned | / | / | / | Pool |
| Jaduguda Mill | Fuel Production | 22.654465 | 86.347094 | In Service | Unknown | Unknown | / | Uranium ore processing |
| Jaduguda Mine | Fuel Production | 22.652025 | 86.3468 | In Service | Unknown | 1967 | / | Uranium Mine |
| Jaitapur | Power Station | 16.595278 | 73.341111 | Proposed | / | / | / | EPR |
| Kaiga | Power Station | 14.865278 N | 74.439444 E | In Service | 1989 | 2000 | / | Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) |
| Kakrapar | Power Station | 21.238611 N | 73.350000 E | In Service | 1984 | 1993 | / | Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) |
| Kalpakkam Atomic Reprocessing Plant [KARP] | Waste Management | 12.567329 | 80.171424 | In Service | Unknown | Unknown | / | Recovers plutonium and uranium from the spent fuel |
| Kalpakkam Mini reactor (KAMINI) | Research Reactor | 12.558333 | 80.175 | Operational | Unknown | 1996 | / | U-233 Fuelled |
| Kovvada | Power Station | 18.1136 | 83.7117 | Proposed | / | / | / | |
| Kudankulam | Power Station | 8.168333 N | 77.712500 E | In Service | 2002 | 2013 | / | VVER-1000 (PWR) |
| Madras | Power Station | 12.557500 N | 80.175000 E | In Service | 1970 | 1983 | / | Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) |
| Mahi Banswara | Power Station | 23.529444 | 74.590556 | Proposed | 2024 | / | / | IPHWR-700 |
| Mohuldih Mine | Fuel Production | 22.733538 | 86.144322 | In Service | Unknown | 2012 | / | Uranium Mine |
| Narora | Power Station | 28.158056 N | 78.409444 E | In Service | 1984 | 1989 | / | Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) |
| Narwapahar Mine | Fuel Production | 22.698452 | 86.260895 | In Service | Unknown | 1995 | / | Uranium Mine |
| Nuclear Fuel Complex (Hyderabad) | Fuel Production | 17.450586 | 78.577241 | In Service | Unknown | Unknown | / | Manufactures nuclear fuel |
| Plutonium Reprocessing Plant | Waste Management | 19.013249 | 72.921993 | In Service | Unknown | Unknown | / | Plutonium Reprocessing |
| Power reactor Fuel reprocessing plant (PREFRE) | Waste Management | Unknown | Unknown | In Service | Unknown | Unknown | / | Reprocesses natural and low-enriched UO2 fuels at Tarapur Atomic Power Station |
| Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) | Power Station | 12.553056 | 80.173333 | Under Construction | 2004 | / | / | Sodium-cooled, fast breeder reactor |
| PURNIMA-I | Research Reactor | Unknown | Unknown | Decommissioned | 1970 | 1972 | 1973 | Fast Reactor at Bhabha Atomic Research Centre |
| PURNIMA-II | Research Reactor | Unknown | Unknown | Decommissioned | 1983 | 1984 | 1986 | Homog (L) at Bhabha Atomic Research Centre |
| PURNIMA-III | Research Reactor | Unknown | Unknown | Decommissioned | 1986 | 1990 | 1991 | Tank at Bhabha Atomic Research Centre |
| Rajasthan | Power Station | 24.8722° N | 75.6139° E | In Service | 1969 | 1972 | / | Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) |
| Solid Storage Surveillance Facility (SSSF / S3F) | Waste Management | 19.835863 | 72.663724 | In Service | Unknown | Unknown | / | Air-cooled storage for WIP products |
| Tarapur | Power Station | 19.8278° N | 72.6611° E | In Service | 1964 | 1969 | / | Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) |
| Thermal RR | Research Reactor | Visakhapatnam | Planned | / | / | / | Pool | |
| Tummalapalle Mill | Fuel Production | 14.31942 | 78.269515 | In Service | Unknown | Unknown | / | Uranium ore processing |
| Tummalapalle Mine | Fuel Production | 14.322657 | 78.268985 | In Service | Unknown | Unknown | / | Uranium Mine |
| Turamdih Mill | Fuel Production | 22.722721 | 86.188523 | In Service | Unknown | Unknown | / | Uranium ore processing |
| Turamdih Mine | Fuel Production | 22.725779 | 86.189656 | In Service | Unknown | 2003 | / | Uranium Mine |
| Waste Immobilization Plant (WIP) | Waste Management | Unknown | Unknown | In Service | Unknown | Unknown | / | At Madras Atomic Power Station |
| Waste Immobilization Plant (WIP) | Waste Management | 19.022223 | 72.929274 | In Service | Unknown | Unknown | / | |
| Waste Immobilization Plant (WIP) | Waste Management | Unknown | Unknown | In Service | Unknown | Unknown | / | Vitrifies high level waste at Tarapur Atomic Power Station |
| ZERLINA | Research Reactor | Kalpakkam | Decommissioned | 1960 | 1961 | Unknown | Tank | |
| Zirconium Complex (Pazhayakayal, Tamilnadu) | Fuel Production | 8.699447 | 78.131286 | In Service | 2001 | 2009 | / | Zirconium sponge production |
