Swaroop Sagar Lake
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| Swaroop Sagar Lake | |
|---|---|
| Swaroop Lake | |
polymictic | |
| Basin countries | India |
| Max. length | 4 km (2.5 mi) |
| Max. width | 2.5 km (1.6 mi) |
| Surface area | 10.5 km2 (4.1 sq mi) |
| Max. depth | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Settlements | Udaipur |
Swaroop Sagar Lake is situated in the city of
Pichola.[1]
Reports from the Udaipur Lake Conservation Society suggests that lakes in Udaipur helps in ground water recharge, while providing water for drinking, agricultural use and industrial use. This generates employment for around 60 percent population of Udaipur. [2]
History
Swaroop Sagar lake was built by Maharana
Pichola Lake.[1]
Access
Swaroop Sagar lake is located in north-west of Udaipur, adjacent to the
. The Swaroop Sagar Lake is approachable by road from the Udaipur City. Visitors can take Local buses, Tongas, auto-rickshaws and taxis to reach Swaroop Sagar. The lake is a 3.5 km. drive from the City Station. There is no entry ticket levied on a visit to Swaroop Sagar. It has at least one crocodile.See also
- List of dams and reservoirs in India
- List of lakes in India
- Udaipur
- Tourist Attractions in Udaipur
References
- ^ a b "Swaroop Sagar Lake". DiscoveredIndia.com. Discovered India. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
- ^ "Jheel Sanrakshan Samiti (Udaipur Lake Conservation Society)". Archived from the original on 16 July 2009.