Pachpadra Lake
| Pachpadra Lake | |
|---|---|
  Pachpadra Lake Location within Rajasthan | |
Interactive map of Pachpadra Lake | |
| Location | Pachpadra, Balotra District, Rajasthan,  India |
| Coordinates | 25°55′44″N 72°14′48″E / 25.929°N 72.2466°E |
| Type | Saline lake |
| Settlements | Balotra city |
The Pachpadra Lake is a salt lake in Pachpadra near Balotra city in Balotra district in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Its sodium chloride level is marked at 98%.[1][2] kharwal community that produces salt from pachpadra lake. The best quality salt is produce here because it contains 98% sodium chloride content in it. Morli bush is used for salt production in this lake.The local Khara (Kharwal) community has traditionally produced high quality salt crystals at Pachpadra Lake using indigenous methods involving the Morli shrub that has been handed over since generations.[3].
See also
References
- ↑ "Pachpadra Lake in India". www.india9.com. Retrieved 16 February 2020.
- ↑ "Indian Salt for Indian People (Archives: October 8, 1918)". The Hindu. 8 October 2018. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 16 February 2020.
Owing to the improvements which have been taken in hand, a record output is expected from the Pachbadra source
- ↑ "Pachpadra Lake". Avathi. Retrieved 3 June 2026.