Rajsamand Lake

Rajsamand Lake
View of the ghat of Rajsamand lake with pavilions
Ghat of Rajsamand lake, (RJ) with pavilions and toranas
Location of Rajsamand lake within Rajasthan
Location of Rajsamand lake within Rajasthan
Rajsamand Lake
LocationRajsamand city, Rajasthan, India
Coordinates25°04′N 73°53′E / 25.07°N 73.88°E / 25.07; 73.88
Lake typeFreshwater Lake
Primary inflowsGomati, Kelwa and Tali rivers
Catchment area196 sq mi (510 km2)
Basin countriesIndia
Built1676
Max. length6.4 km (4.0 mi)
Max. width2.82 km (1.75 mi)
Average depth18 m (59 ft)
SettlementsRajnagar, Kankroli

Rajsamand Lake (also known as Rajsamudra Lake) is a lake in the city of Rajsamand in the Rajsamand district of Indian state of Rajasthan, 67 km away from Udaipur. Built by Rana Raj Singh, it is approximately 1.75 miles (2.82 km) wide, 4 miles (6.4 km) long and 60 feet (18 m) deep. It was built across the Gomti river which originates from Sewantri, Kelwa and Tali rivers, with a catchment area of approximately 196 sq mi (510 km2).[1]

  1. ^ "With Rajsamand lake drying up, farmers face an uncertain future". The Times of India. 17 April 2019. Retrieved 30 May 2020.