Ikop Pat

Ikop Pat (Lake)
Location Khangabok, Manipur
Coordinates 24°35′36″N 93°56′32″E / 24.593206°N 93.942090°E / 24.593206; 93.942090
Type Fresh water (lentic)
Primary inflows Arong river
Primary outflows Through barrage for irrigation
Basin countries India
Surface area 13.5 km2 (5.2 sq mi)
Max. depth 1.59 m (5.2 ft)
Surface elevation 772 m (2,533 ft)
Settlements Khangabok

Ikop Pat is a lake situated in western part of Khangabok, at a distance of about 40 km in the south-eastern direction of Imphal, India.

Hydrology

Ikop Pat is located at an altitude of 772 m above MSL is 7.5 km in length and 1.8 km in breadth during the rainy season.[1] The surface area measures 13.5 km2 while the depths in the different areas range between 0.93 m and 1.59 m. The depths have become much shallower currently. The volume of the lake is estimated as 0.013 cu km. The lake is physiographically characterized by a saucer shaped basin with gentle slope and a much silted bottom. Physico-chemical analysis of the water samples from the lake reveal highly polluted condition. There occurs rise in the water temperature while the turbidity rate also stands high. The water in many areas is found to be highly acidic (pH-3.6) while in other areas high alkalinity (pH-9.3) has been noticed. Observation of high concentration of dissolved carbon dioxide coupled with lower values of dissolved oxygen in different seasons reveal the deteriorating quality of water. [2][3]

Ecology

Ikop Lake is currently under great human pressure due to heavy encroachments due to the development of farms by a number of fishing co-operative societies. Ikop Pat is also a part of the legacy based on the legendary lovers - Khamba and Thoibi of Moirang. As the tale goes Ikop Pat is where Khamba captured a wild bull. A tourism spot is being developed at the Ikop lake which is expected to be opened to the public in 2014. Once completed it will have picnic spot, boating, gardens etc.

References

  1. ↑ "Ikop Pat - Facts, Map, Activities". Lakepedia.com. Retrieved 2016-06-12.
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  3. ↑ "Microsoft Word - Chapter1.doc" (PDF). Retrieved 2016-06-12.
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