India is a place filled with lots of natural resources all around the country. Lakes are one of the important natural resources in India which is also known as the main source of water bodies in India. In India, there are 15000 lakes of which 100 are large. In India, there are 6 types of Lakes. The list of 6 types and their count  around the country are given.,

Importance of Lakes in India

• Lakes provide an ecosystem of plants.

• Providing fresh water for drinking.

• It helps to moderate the climatic conditions of the surroundings.

• Lakes help with drinking water, irrigation, transportation, and recreation opportunities.

• It helps in preserving the wildlife.

Types of Lakes in India

There are 6 different types of lakes in India, they are.

• Freshwater Lakes

• Saltwater Lakes

• Natural Lakes 

• Artificial Lakes

• Crater Lakes 

• Ox-Bow Lakes

This article will give you some information about the lakes in India listed in categories such as Largest, Important, and Top 10 with their location of state or Union territories.

List of Important Lakes in India Download in English

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List of Largest Lakes 

Here we provided the list of the largest lakes in India in 2024 along with states.

Highest Peak in India List

List of Important Lakes 

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

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 2024 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 India's important lakes, 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 2024:

यहां हमने राज्यों के साथ भारत 2024 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 2024:

यहां हमने भारत में 2024 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.