Phulhar Lake

Natural Lake/(Impact Crater) in Uttar Pradesh, India
28°36′44.78″N 80°6′59.28″E / 28.6124389°N 80.1164667°E / 28.6124389; 80.1164667TypeNatural Lake/(Impact Crater)Primary inflowsGomti riverBasin countriesIndiaMax. length4.5 km (2.8 mi)Surface area34.32 km2 (13.25 sq mi)FrozenNeverIslandsNone

Phulhar Lake, also known as Pangaiti Phulhar Tal or Gomat Tal, is a lake located near Madhotanda in Pilibhit district of Uttar Pradesh. Gomti River is believed to originate from this lake.[1]

Geography

The Gomti River, fed by monsoons and groundwater, begins its journey at Phulahar Lake, near Madhotanda. This lake is home to several turtle species and has prompted the development of a turtle conservation initiative.[1] Phulahar Lake is home to 12 turtle species out of the 26 found in India, with seven of them being listed in schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. Notably, the lake hosts a substantial population of the Indian softshell turtle, which is one of the schedule I species.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b "Efforts on to beautify Phulhar lake in Pilibhit". The Times of India. 2018-04-17. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-10-08.
  2. ^ "Decks cleared for turtle conservation in Pilibhit". The Times of India. 2020-11-30. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-10-08.
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