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Lake in Assam

Son Beel
A boat in Son BeelSon Beel in Karimganj district
Location of the lake within AssamLocation of the lake within AssamSon Beel
LocationKarimganj District, Assam
Coordinates24°41′15″N 92°26′35″E / 24.68742°N 92.443085°E / 24.68742; 92.443085
TypeFreshwater
Primary inflowsSingla as major River
Basin countriesIndia
Max. length18 km (11 mi) approx
Max. width10 km (6.2 mi) approx
Surface area
  • 4,388 ha (10,840 acres) in the dry season
  • 9,800 ha (24,000 acres) when filled
Average depth1.5 m (4.9 ft)
Max. depth4.5 m (15 ft)
Islandsson beel
Settlementskarimganj

Shonbil is one of the largest lakes in southern Assam in India. This freshwater lake is situated in the Karimganj district, state of Assam.

References

  1. "National wetland status for Son Beel". The Telegraph (Calcutta). 10 December 2008. Archived from the original on 26 December 2013. Retrieved 9 June 2013.
  2. "National Wetland Atlas: Assam" (PDF). Ministry of Environment and Forests (India). Retrieved 9 June 2013.
  3. "Son beel to get Tourists spot". Economic times.
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