| Bhojtal | |
|---|---|
| Upper Lake | |
 Boats on the Upper Lake | |
  Bhojtal Location of Upper Lake in Bhopal | |
| Location | Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal |
| Coordinates | 23°15′N 77°20′E / 23.25°N 77.34°E |
| Primary inflows | Kolans River |
| Catchment area | 361 km2 (139 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | India |
| Max. length | 31.5 km (19.6 mi) |
| Max. width | 5 km (3.1 mi) |
| Surface area | 31 km2 (12 sq mi) |
| Settlements | Bhopal |
Bhojtal, also known as Upper Lake,[1] is a large lake which lies on the western side of the capital city of Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal, India. It is a major source of drinking water for the residents of the city, serving around 40% of the residents with nearly 30 million imperial gallons (140,000 m3) of water per day.[2] Bada talaab, along with the nearby Chhota Talaab, meaning small lake in Hindi, constitute Bhoj Wetland, which is now a Ramsar site.[3]
- ^ Bhojpal, not Bhopal? Chouhan sparks debate
- ^ "Source of potable water". Archived from the original on 29 September 2007. Retrieved 5 April 2007.
- ^ "WWF Bhoj Wetland". Archived from the original on 3 March 2007. Retrieved 5 April 2007.