Gorewada Lake
| Gorewada Lake | |
|---|---|
| Location | Nagpur, Maharashtra |
| Coordinates | 21°11′N 79°2′E / 21.183°N 79.033°ECoordinates: 21°11′N 79°2′E / 21.183°N 79.033°E |
| Type | freshwater |
| Primary outflows | Pili river |
| Basin countries | India |
| Settlements | Nagpur |
Gorewada Lake is situated on the north-west corner of Nagpur city. It is created with a dam 2,350 feet long.[1]
In 1912, Gorewada lake was developed by the water works department as the primary drinking water source for Nagpur's 1.01 lakh population.[2] Bordered by thick forest, Gorewada lake and its surrounding is the habitat for avian species and some wild life.
References
- ↑ "GEO". http://nagpur.nic.in. Retrieved 2008-05-19. External link in
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