Urpad Beel
Urpad Beel is a natural lake located at Agia village in Goalpara district of Assam. This lake is situated 9 km away from Goalpara, the district headquarters of Goalpara district. Urpad Beel is one of the biggest natural lakes of Lower Assam.[1]
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| Location | Agia village, Goalpara district, Assam, India |
| Coordinates | 26°05′26.2″N 90°35′19.9″E |
| Native name | উৰপাদ বিল (Assamese) |
Aquafauna
Urpad Beel is a natural habitat to many varieties of fishes and birds. The lake is an important habitat for Greater adjutant, Lesser whistling duck and Kingfisher. This lake is also known for aquatic plants such as water lily and common water hyacinth.[1]
Preservation
On 24 February 2020, Assam Soil Conservation and Social Welfare Minister Pramila Rani Brahma laid the foundation stone of a project worth INR 1 crore to beautify the Urpad Beel.[2]
See also
References
- "Assam Govt sanctions Rs. 1 crore for Protection of Historic Urpad Beel in Goalpara". Guwahati Plus. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
- "Schemes launched to beautify Urpad Beel in Goalpara district". The Sentinel. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
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