Bilawali Lake

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Bilawali Lake
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Bilawali Lake
Location Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
Coordinates 22°38′N75°50′E / 22.633°N 75.833°E / 22.633; 75.833 Coordinates: 22°38′N75°50′E / 22.633°N 75.833°E / 22.633; 75.833
Primary inflows Inflow Channel from Limbodi Lake
Primary outflows Regulated, one channel towards Chhota Bilawali Lake
Catchment area 4 square kilometres (1.5 sq mi)
Basin  countries Flag of India.svg India
Surface area2–2.5 square kilometres (0.77–0.97 sq mi)
Average depth9.14 metres (30.0 ft)
Max. depth10 m (33 ft)
Frozenno
Islands One
Settlements Indore

Bilawali Lake is located on Indore-Khandwa Road (Indore-Icchapur State Highway) in Indore. The total area of the lake and its surrounding protected region is 400 hectares (around 4 square kilometers) and falls under the jurisdiction of the Indore Municipal Corporation. [1]

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History

Bilawali Lake was created by the Holkars of Indore State in the early 20th century. It completed 100 years of existence in 2016. [2] [3] After the independence of India and extinction of the royal houses, religious sites started mushrooming up around the lake and over the years it was encroached upon by the people living in its vicinity. Illegal activities like fishing, poaching, cattle grazing, waste dumping, etc., almost destroyed the lake's ecology.

Tourism

The lake is flocked by tourists who wish to spend quality time among the soothing waves. The development of a canoeing & kayaking stadium is also underway, and there are further plans to develop it as a water-sports & tourism destination. [4]

Fishing

Fishing activities also take place in the lake. A set of fish are harvested by the Fisheries Department. [5]

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References

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  2. HT Correspondent, Vinit. "Indore's Bilawali tank turns 100". Indore: hindustantimes.com.
  3. "Bilawali lake turns 100, IMC plans celebration". Indore: timesofindia.indiatimes.com. TNN. 22 September 2016. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
  4. "Bilawali will be developed as a major tourist spot: Min". Indore: timesofindia.indiatimes.com. TNN. 18 November 2019. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
  5. Choukse, Sagar (2 December 2017). "Bilawali Lake gets its fish back after four months". Indore: timesofindia.indiatimes.com. TNN. Retrieved 9 November 2021.