Anshupa Lake

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Anshupa Lake
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Anshupa lake
Location of Anshupa Lake within OdishaLocation of Anshupa Lake within OdishaAnshupa
Lake
Location Banki, Cuttack district, Odisha
Coordinates 20.459142°N 85.603709°ECoordinates: 20.459142°N 85.603709°E
Type Freshwater Lake
Basin countries India
Max. length 5 km (3.1 mi)
Max. width 1.6 km (0.99 mi)
Surface area 141 ha (350 acres)
Surface elevation Surrounded by Saranda Hills
Settlements Cuttack
The 141-hectare Ansupa Lake is a horse shoe shaped fresh water lake on the left
bank of the Mahanadi river, opposite Banki in Cuttack district, Odisha, India.
Ansupa Lake in Banki is 40 km from the city of Cuttack, which also acts as a
shelter for the migratory birds in the wintry weather season. It is a fresh water
lake situated amidst the Saranda Hills and enclosed by bamboo tree greenery and
mango trees. To visitor's delight, there is boating and fishing facilities in the
Ansupa Lake.[1]

This small but extremely picturesque Ansupa lake holds a prominent position in the
tourist map of Odisha for its beauty, proximity This eye-catching tourist
attraction is about 40 km from Cuttack. The Govt. of Odisha has taken a giant step
to make this lake as one of the Odisha's most popular tourist place. A state
highway is now passing by this lake, that connects Athgarh and Banki. Some bamboo
cottages are made on the top of Saranda hill for tourist refreshments.

It is one of the major fresh-water lakes of India.

References
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