Bhojtal
Lake in Madhya Pradesh, India / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Bhojtal, also known as Upper Lake,[1] is a large lake which lies on the western side of the capital city of Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal, India. It is a major source of drinking water for the residents of the city, serving around 40% of the residents with nearly 30 million imperial gallons (140,000 m3) of water per day.[2] Bada talaab, along with the nearby Chhota Talaab, meaning small lake in Hindi, constitute Bhoj Wetland, which is now a Ramsar site.[3]
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Bhojtal | |
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Upper Lake | |
Location | Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal |
Coordinates | 23.25°N 77.34°E / 23.25; 77.34 |
Primary inflows | Kolans River |
Catchment area | 361 km2 (139 sq mi) |
Basin countries | India |
Max. length | 31.5 km (19.6 mi) |
Max. width | 5 km (3.1 mi) |
Surface area | 31 km2 (12 sq mi) |
Settlements | Bhopal |
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