Sakhya Sagar
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Overview
Sakhya Sagar is a man-made lake in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, created in 1918 on the Manier river. It lies on the edge of Madhav National Park.
It supports mugger crocodiles, turtles, fish and many birds. The lake is an important part of the park's wetland habitat.
It was designated a Ramsar site in 2022. Madhav National Park was declared a tiger reserve in 2025.
Geography and key facts
- Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh
- Built in 1918 on the Manier river
- Next to Madhav National Park
- Ramsar site (2022)
Why it matters for UPSC
Prelims (2026) asked about Madhav National Park. Madhya Pradesh's Ramsar sites: Bhoj, Sakhya Sagar, Sirpur, Yashwant Sagar, Tawa.
Note for UPSC
Ramsar site (wetland of international importance), Madhya Pradesh.
Ramsar sites come up as wetland–state pairs and in questions on conservation status.
Asked in PYQs
- UPSC Prelims 2026 · Q22With reference to Madhav National Park, which of the following statements is/are correct ? Select the answer using the code given below :…
Questions from our Prelims bank whose text names Sakhya Sagar.
Key facts
- Type
- Ramsar site
- State / UT
- Madhya Pradesh
- Coordinates
- 25.500°N, 77.820°E
- Asked in Prelims
- 1 question · 2026
From the Map Explorer data; positions are for orientation.
In the lessons
- Forests, Wetlands, Mangroves and Coral Reefs (map lesson)