Anshupa Lake
| Anshupa Lake | |
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Anshupa lake | |
Anshupa Lake | |
| Location | Banki, Cuttack, Odisha |
| Coordinates | 20°27′33″N 85°36′13″E / 20.4591°N 85.6037°E |
| Type | Freshwater Lake |
| Primary inflows | Kabula Nala, Huluhula Nala |
| Primary outflows | Mugger Nala |
| Basin countries | India |
| Max. length | 5 km (3.1 mi) |
| Max. width | 1.6 km (0.99 mi) |
| Surface area | 231 ha (570 acres) |
| Surface elevation | 40 m (130 ft) |
| Settlements | Cuttack |
| Official name | Ansupa Lake |
| Designated | 12 October 2021 |
| Reference no. | 2487 |
Ansupa Lake (also spelled Anshupa Lake) (“ଅଂଶୁପା” (Anshupā)) is a freshwater oxbow lake located on the left bank of the Mahanadi River near the town of Banki in Cuttack district, in the Indian state of Odisha. It is the largest freshwater lake in Odisha and one of the Ramsar wetlands of international importance in India. The lake is noted for its distinctive horseshoe shape, scenic surroundings, and rich biodiversity within the foothills of the Eastern Ghats.