Bhojtal
| Bhopal | |
|---|---|
| Upper Lake | |
Boats on the Upper Lake | |
| 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, 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. Upper Lake, along with the nearby Lower Lake, constitute the Bhoj Wetland, which is now a Ramsar site.