Bhoj Wetland

The Bhoj Wetland consists of two lakes located in the city of Bhopal, the capital of the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.

Its catchment is 9.6 km2 and is mostly urbanized; the Lower Lake also receives subsurface seepage from the Bhojtal.

He established Bhopal (also named after him) to secure the eastern frontier of his kingdom.

Bhadbhada dam was constructed in 1965 at the southeast corner of the Bhojtal; it now controls the outflow to the Kaliasot river.

The lakes are home to a diverse flora and fauna, including many waterbirds.