Some Largest Lakes in India (based on the area they occupy)

Pulicat Lake in Andhra Pradesh spans 450 sq km, known for its flamingo population and serene landscapes. A significant spot for migratory birds and aquatic life

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Loktak Lake in Manipur covers 285 sq km, famed for its floating phumdis. It is Asia's largest freshwater lake with unique flora and fauna

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"Nagarjuna Sagar Lake in Telangana is a man-made reservoir covering 287 sq km. It's one of the largest dam-built lakes in India, providing irrigation and hydroelectric power

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Sardar Sarovar Lake in Gujarat spans 375 sq km, formed by the Sardar Sarovar Dam on the Narmada River. It plays a crucial role in irrigation and water supply

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Wular Lake in Jammu and Kashmir occupies 260 sq km, one of Asia's largest freshwater lakes. It's known for its picturesque landscapes and diverse birdlife

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Shivaji Sagar Lake in Maharashtra covers 891.7 sq km, created by the Koyna Dam. It's a significant reservoir for irrigation, water supply, and hydroelectric power

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Indira Sagar Lake in Madhya Pradesh occupies 700 sq km. It is a massive reservoir formed by the Indira Sagar Dam, providing water for irrigation and hydroelectric power

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Chilika Lake in Odisha spans 1,165 sq km, making it India's largest coastal lagoon. It's a hotspot for biodiversity and a key habitat for migratory birds

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embanad Lake in Kerala, covering 2,033 sq km, is India's largest lake. It's renowned for its houseboats, backwaters, and lush surroundings, attracting tourists worldwide

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Some Largest Lakes in India (based on the area they occupy)

Pulicat Lake in Andhra Pradesh spans 450 sq km, known for its flamingo population and serene landscapes. A significant spot for migratory birds and aquatic life

Pulicat Lake

Loktak Lake in Manipur covers 285 sq km, famed for its floating phumdis. It is Asia's largest freshwater lake with unique flora and fauna

Loktak Lake

"Nagarjuna Sagar Lake in Telangana is a man-made reservoir covering 287 sq km. It's one of the largest dam-built lakes in India, providing irrigation and hydroelectric power

Nagarjuna Sagar Lake

Sardar Sarovar Lake in Gujarat spans 375 sq km, formed by the Sardar Sarovar Dam on the Narmada River. It plays a crucial role in irrigation and water supply

Sardar Sarovar Lake

Wular Lake in Jammu and Kashmir occupies 260 sq km, one of Asia's largest freshwater lakes. It's known for its picturesque landscapes and diverse birdlife

Wular Lake

Shivaji Sagar Lake in Maharashtra covers 891.7 sq km, created by the Koyna Dam. It's a significant reservoir for irrigation, water supply, and hydroelectric power

Shivaji Sagar Lake

Indira Sagar Lake in Madhya Pradesh occupies 700 sq km. It is a massive reservoir formed by the Indira Sagar Dam, providing water for irrigation and hydroelectric power

Indira Sagar Lake

Chilika Lake in Odisha spans 1,165 sq km, making it India's largest coastal lagoon. It's a hotspot for biodiversity and a key habitat for migratory birds

Chilika Lake

embanad Lake in Kerala, covering 2,033 sq km, is India's largest lake. It's renowned for its houseboats, backwaters, and lush surroundings, attracting tourists worldwide

Vembanad Lake

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