Where is Jagdishpur Reservoir located?

Jagdishpur Reservoir is located in Kapilvastu District, Lumbini Province, Nepal.

What is the elevation of Jagdishpur Reservoir?

Jagdishpur Reservoir is at an elevation of 197 m above sea level.

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Jagdishpur Reservoir

जगदीशपुर जलाशय

Reservoir in Kapilvastu district, Nepal

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The Jagdishpur Reservoir is a reservoir in Jahadi Village Development Committee, Kapilvastu District, Nepal which was named after Er. Jagadish Jha who designed and supervised the construction of Banaganga dam. With a surface area of 225 ha (2.25 km2),

Quick facts

Type: reservoir wd
Located in: Kapilvastu District (district of Nepal) › Lumbini Province (province of Nepal) wd
Area: 225 ha wd
Elevation: 197 m wd
Heritage status: Ramsar site wd
Established: 2003 wd
Coordinates: 27.6200° N, 83.1014° E wd

About

it is the largest reservoir in the country and an important wetland site. It is situated at an altitude of 197 m (646 ft). The maximum water depth varies between 2 m (6.6 ft) in the dry season and 7 m (23 ft) in the monsoon season.

The Jagdishpur Reservoir is listed on the List of Ramsar Wetlands of International Importance, as defined by the Ramsar Convention.

Nearby places

Nigalihawa — 1 km
Jahadi — 4 km
Kopawa — 5 km
Tilaurakot — 5 km
Buddhabhumi — 5 km
Hathausa — 6 km

Questions

Where is Jagdishpur Reservoir located?: Jagdishpur Reservoir is located in Kapilvastu District, Lumbini Province, Nepal.
What is the elevation of Jagdishpur Reservoir?: Jagdishpur Reservoir is at an elevation of 197 m above sea level.

Sources

Last updated 31 October 2026 · facts checked 6 November 2026

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