India contains 15000 lakes, out of which 100 are considered large. Lakes are crucial as they create ecosystems for various plants, supply fresh drinking water, and help regulate local climate conditions, which can be classified as freshwater or saltwater, as well as natural or artificial. Lakes, a vital resource in India, serve as major water bodies.  Additionally, they play a key role in providing drinking water, irrigation, transportation, recreational activities, and wildlife preservation. lakes possess ecological, cultural, and economic value. For those preparing for banking exams, grasping the significance of these lakes, along with their geographical locations and distinctive characteristics. There are 6 different types of lakes in India, they are.

1. Freshwater Lakes

2. Saltwater Lakes

3. Natural Lakes

4. Artificial Lakes

5. Crater Lakes

6. Ox-Bow Lakes

These are essential for both the Prelims and Mains. This article on the important lakes in India provides information about lakes in India, categorized as Largest, Important, and Top 10, along with their locations in states or Union Territories. Candidates can download this PDF in both English and Hindi from the link given below. For any queries, kindly visit the FAQs listed below.

List of Important Lakes in India Download in English

List of Important Lakes in India Download in Hindi

List of Largest Lakes 

Here we provided the list of the largest lakes in India in 2025 along with states.

Highest Peak in India List

List of Important Lakes 

Here we provided the list of important lakes in India statewise. Candidates can download the pdf and study well for their upcoming exams.

Static GK PDF

List of Largest Fresh Water Lakes in India

Regarding land area, India is the seventh-largest nation in the world. This region is so big that the several rivers that pass through it have formed a huge canal. In Indian territory, these rivers have produced several sizable freshwater lakes. Although they are also the result of the water from these rivers, there are other lakes that humans created.

Rivers and Their Tributaries

List of Crop Producing States in India

List of Artificial Lakes of India

Numerous lakes have been created artificially in India. Among that here is the complete List of Artificial Lakes of India 2025 for your reference.

List of National Parks in India

List of Natural Lakes of India

Here we have tabulated the list of natural lakes in India for your reference.

List of Highest Waterfalls in India

List of Important Lakes in India Map

Here we provide the list of important lakes in India Map, candidates can use this map to easily understand and memorize.

List of Important Lakes in India in Hindi

भारत में सबसे बड़ी झीलों की सूची 2025:

यहां हमने राज्यों के साथ भारत 2025 में सबसे बड़ी झीलों की सूची प्रदान की है। उम्मीदवार भारत में सबसे बड़ी झीलों की सूची पीडीएफ डाउनलोड कर सकते हैं और अपनी आगामी बैंक परीक्षाओं के लिए अच्छी तरह से अध्ययन कर सकते हैं।

भारत में महत्वपूर्ण झीलों की सूची 2025:

यहां हमने भारत में 2025 में महत्वपूर्ण झीलों की सूची प्रदान की है। उम्मीदवार भारत में महत्वपूर्ण झीलों की सूची पीडीएफ डाउनलोड कर सकते हैं और अपनी आगामी परीक्षाओं के लिए अच्छी तरह से अध्ययन कर सकते हैं।

FAQs

Q: Which Indian city is known as the City of Lakes in India?

Udaipur is known as the City of Lakes.

Q: Which is India's largest lake?

Vembanad Lake in Kerala is the longest lake in India.

Q: Which is the largest freshwater lake in India?

Wular Lake in Jammu Kashmir is the largest freshwater lake in India.

Q. Which is the largest artificial lake in India?

Gobind Ballabh Pant Sagar Lake is the largest artificial lake in India situated on the Rihand Dam or Gobind Ballabh Pant Sagar Dam.

Q. Which is the largest natural lake in India?

Vembanad Lake is the largest natural lake in India situated in Kerala.

Q. Which is the largest natural lake in India?

Vembanad Lake is the largest natural lake in India situated in Kerala.