Shonbil is one of the largest lakes in southern Assam in India.[1] This freshwater lake is situated in the Karimganj district, state of Assam. [2][3]
Son Beel | |
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Location | Karimganj District, Assam |
Coordinates | 24°41′15″N 92°26′35″E / 24.68742°N 92.443085°E |
Type | Freshwater |
Primary inflows | Singla as major River |
Basin countries | India |
Max. length | 18 km (11 mi) approx |
Max. width | 10 km (6.2 mi) approx |
Surface area |
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Average depth | 1.5 m (4.9 ft) |
Max. depth | 4.5 m (15 ft) |
Islands | son beel |
Settlements | karimganj |
References
edit- ^ "National wetland status for Son Beel". The Telegraph (Calcutta). 10 December 2008. Archived from the original on 26 December 2013. Retrieved 9 June 2013.
- ^ "National Wetland Atlas: Assam" (PDF). Ministry of Environment and Forests (India). Retrieved 9 June 2013.
- ^ "Son beel to get Tourists spot". Economic times.