Ramsar site
Sur Sarovar
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Overview
Sur Sarovar, or Keetham Lake, is a man-made reservoir near Agra in Uttar Pradesh, built to supply water to the city.
It is a bird sanctuary that hosts many migratory and resident waterbirds. A bear rescue centre is located nearby.
It was designated a Ramsar site in 2020.
Geography and key facts
- Near Agra, Uttar Pradesh
- Also called Keetham Lake
- Bird sanctuary
- Ramsar site (2020)
Why it matters for UPSC
UP's Ramsar sites span from Sur Sarovar (Agra) to Surha Tal (Ballia).
Note for UPSC
Ramsar site (wetland of international importance), Uttar Pradesh.
Ramsar sites come up as wetland–state pairs and in questions on conservation status.
Asked in PYQs
No question in our Prelims bank names Sur Sarovar yet.
Key facts
- Type
- Ramsar site
- State / UT
- Uttar Pradesh
- Coordinates
- 27.253°N, 77.844°E
From the Map Explorer data; positions are for orientation.
In the lessons
- Forests, Wetlands, Mangroves and Coral Reefs (map lesson)