Gorewada Lake
| Gorewada Lake | |
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  Gorewada Lake | |
| Location | Nagpur, Maharashtra |
| Coordinates | 21°11′50″N 79°2′15″E / 21.19722°N 79.03750°E |
| Type | freshwater |
| Primary outflows | Pili river |
| Basin countries | India |
| Settlements | Nagpur |
Gorewada Lake is a water body in northwestern Nagpur. It is formed by 2,350 feet long dam wall.[1]
Gorewada Lake was developed by the Waterworks Department in 1912 as the primary drinking water source for Nagpur's erstwhile population of 101,000 people. It is still the main source for drinking water in the city.[2] Bordered by thick forest, the lake and its surroundings provide habitat for birds and other wildlife.The government of Maharashtra is currently developing a 1,914 hectare safari in the area surrounding the lake. Leopards, deer, peafowl, and other species can be spotted near the lake. The road near Gorewada Lake is called the Gorewada Ring Road. Neighborhoods near the lake include Jafar Nagar, Zingabai Takli, Borgaon, and Gittikhadan.
References
- ^ "GEO". Office of the Collector – Geographical Information. National Informatics Centre, Nagpur. Archived from the original on 17 February 2005. Retrieved 19 May 2008.
- ^ Anparthi, Anjaya (10 August 2012). "100-year-old Gorewada lake quenches Nagpur's thirst, but hungry for recognition". Times of India. Archived from the original on 29 June 2013. Retrieved 15 December 2023.