Dimna Lake: Artificial Reservoir Near Jamshedpur and Dalma Hills

UPSC Relevance: Geography | Environment | Jharkhand

Location

  • Near Jamshedpur.

  • Jharkhand.

  • At the foothills of Dalma Hills.

Nature

Dimna Lake is an artificial reservoir.

Importance

  • Provides water to Jamshedpur.

  • Associated with the Swarnarekha basin.

  • Located near the Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary.

  • Important in understanding elephant landscapes and human-wildlife interactions.

Prelims Pointer:
Dimna Lake → Jharkhand → Jamshedpur → Dalma Hills.