Bhojtal
Bhojtal, also known as Upper Lake, 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. Bada talaab, along with the nearby Chhota Talaab, meaning small lake in Hindi, constitute Bhoj Wetland, which is now a Ramsar site.
| Bhojtal | |
|---|---|
| Upper Lake | |
Boats on the Upper Lake | |
Bhojtal Location of Upper Lake in Bhopal | |
| Location | Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal |
| Coordinates | 23.25°N 77.34°E |
| 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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