CHILIKA LAKE
It spread
over 1000 sq km in east coast of Odisha
. it also a lagoon due to the connection with the Bay of Bengal .it is rich in
biodiversity and water of Chilika is rich with lives . Before 1990 it was a
just a lake and after the ecological restoration it has become a main
attraction of national and international tourists .
NALABANA – BIRD SANCTUARY –
Chilika is a
major sites for migratory bird conservation . Not all chilika birds are migrant
and some are also permanent residence like the little cormorants .There are
different species of birds are found in Chilika and according to their shape
and seize they accesses different resources from the lake .
The mixture
of salt water and river water gives an unique environment for the unique
bio-diversity . here the water is brakish and it is slightly salty in nature .
It is the only brakish water lake found in the India .
BENEFITS FROM CHILIKA
Due to the
chilika , a huge mass of population are dependent on their livelihood by
directly or indirectly . It provide regular income to 1 lakh fisherman from the
nearby area of chilika . It also provide job for transporting services and it create
a better environment of hotel and lodging industry in odisha .
IPORTANT ISLAND OF CHILIKA
There are
numerous small islands are present in chilika lake and some major islands of
Chilika are Kalijai , satapada , Nalabana etc .
Total
tourist visit per year –
Around 20
lakh people visited every year to chilika and 80% of people are from India are 20%
of visiters are international visitors .
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