Jakkur Lake
Jakkur Lake is among the biggest lakes in Bangalore, and is located on the northern side of the city. It derives its name from the name of the locality, Jakkur. It is spread around 35 ha (86.5 acres) and has several islands.[1]
A view of Jakkur Lake
| Jakkur Lake | |
|---|---|
  Jakkur Lake | |
| Location | Bangalore, Karnataka |
| Coordinates | 13°05′13.8″N 77°36′37.8″E |
| Type | Stalewater |
| Primary inflows | Rainfall and city drainage |
| Primary outflows | Nala |
| Basin countries | India |
| Islands | several islands |
| Settlements | Bangalore |
References
- S, Lekshmi Priya (8 November 2018). "Citizens Turn Bengaluru's Jakkur Lake into Eco-Zone With These Herbs & Rare Trees!". The Better India. Retrieved 24 December 2022.
Further reading
- Baradwaj, Aajwanthi (2014). "Awareness and participation towards encouraging sustainable urban water management: A case study of the Jakkur Lake, Bangalore". Aalto University Learning Centre.
External links
- India water portal Archived 3 December 2019 at the Wayback Machine
- Citizen matters
- Deccan herald
- Bangalore mirror
- Bangalore first
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