Khajaguda Talab, also known as Pedda Cheruvu is a small

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in the Indian state of Telangana and on the western edge of the city of

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, in the suburb of

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, in the middle of

Khajaguda Khajaguda is a major commercial and residential area in Hyderabad, Telangana, in the suburb of Gachibowli. It is in the vicinity of Financial district, Gachibowli and HITEC City. Several residential apartments like Jains Carlton Creek, ASBL Lak ...

area. It is situated near to

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and CARE Hospitals. DSR The First, a residential Apartment is located near the eastern edge of this lake. Khajaguda Talab is one of the few lakes in the twin cities which is linear in shape.

Developments and Conservation

In 2019, the lake has come under pressure, as building companies have been reported to be filling up the lake with earth movers.Serish Nanisetti: ''Another lake in Hyderabad may soon meet its end'', In: ''The Hindu'', 14 March 2019,
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. The NGO "Save Our Urban Lakes" has called for meeting with authorities to assess the gravity of the situation. The

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is remediating the lake, and the American Telugu association is offering support. Khajaguda Lake and its adjoining area is developed into a beautiful lakefront. In 2018, it was reported, that the talab was in better condition than earlier, thanks to restoration efforts of Rs. 80 lakh by

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and the NGO

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of Hyderabad (UWH).

Statue of emptyness

A sculpture named as Statue of emptyness, inspired from Albert György's work and done by Kapil Kapoor was installed at the end of Khajaguda Talab.

Tourism

Reflection of The Skyview in Khajaguda lake

Khajaguda Talab falls in the IT corridor of Hyderabad. It is now brimming with species of birds, snakes, snails, and lizards. Khajaguda Talab has been beautified with shoreside sculptures and floaters in the lake.Some scenes of 2022 Indian Malayalam-language Bro Daddy was shot at Khajaguda Talab lakefront. In March 2023, K. T. Rama Rao launched ‘Lakes Development Programme’ at Pedda Cheruvu lake in Khajaguda, as part of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activity. The programme is aimed at rejuvenating and developing 50 water bodies in and around Hyderabad.

Sewage Treatment Plant

A small sewage treatment plant is located in the easternmost corner of the lake(Khajaguda Talab). It treats 7 MLD (7 million liters per day = 7 000 m³/d).Serish Nanisetti: ''Another lake in Hyderabad may soon meet its end'', In: ''The Hindu'', 14 March 2019,
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Water quality

In a 2017 study, NO₃ levels were found to be extremely high with 33 mg/L (permissible for drinking water 10.16 mg/L). In an earlier study from 2016, the same value was at 10.00 mg/L only

Maintenance

The GHAC (Great Hyderabad Adventure Club) has been carrying out clean sweep days on the lake shore in 2013 and 2014.

References

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