Ahansar Lake

Ahansar Lake
Ahansar Lake is located in Jammu and Kashmir
Ahansar Lake
Ahansar Lake
Location of Ahansar Lake in Jammu and Kashmir
LocationAhan Village, Ganderbal District, Jammu and Kashmir
Coordinates34°18′N 74°39′E / 34.300°N 74.650°E / 34.300; 74.650
TypeFreshwater ox-bow lake
Primary inflowsEphemeral channels, underground springs
Primary outflowsJehlum River
Surface area0.80 km2 (0.31 sq mi)
Average depth4.80 m (15.7 ft)
Surface elevation1,584 m (5,197 ft)

Ahansar Lake is a rural freshwater ox-bow lake located in close vicinity of Manasbal Lake in Ahan village, Ganderbal district, Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is situated approximately 26 kilometers northwest of Srinagar city within the geographical coordinates of 34° 18´ N latitude and 74° 39´ E longitude. The lake is classified as a semi-drainage type with a maximum depth of 4.80 meters and covers an area of 0.80 square kilometers. It is located at an altitude of 1584 meters above sea level.[1]

The lake is characterized by its shallow depth and an extended zone of emergent vegetation along its periphery. Water supply to the lake is maintained by underground springs spread over its basin, supplemented by an ephemeral irrigation channel during the paddy cultivation period. It has a permanent outflow channel on the western side that drains excessive water into the Jehlum River.

Fish

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Ahansar Lake supports many species of fish, including:

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Prominent Lakes of Kashmir Division, Jammu & Kashmir". Uttarakhand College of Bio-Medical Sciences & Hospital. 29 April 2017. Retrieved 2024-02-23.