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BELLANDUR LAKE

Bellandur Lake is the largest lake in Bangalore city and its surroundings, spread over an area of 950 acres of land. It was once used by the villagers for swimming and other recreational activities. Bellandur Lake water is used for agriculture purpose. It extends to a length of 361.3 hectare and has a breath of 3.6 Km

Today, this lake is subjected to deep pollution with a large portion of Bangalore�s sewage, from two of the valleys namely Challaghtatta and Koramangala. It receives water/sewage from Ulsoor Lake, Chellaghatta Valley, Hulimavu, Doddbegur drain, Madivaala Lake, Tavarrrakere, Bellandur Lake and overflows into Varthur Lake. However, restoration work is being carried on here for the preservation of this large water body and the lake is conserved in good condition.