Khajaguda Talab
Khajaguda Talab, also known as Pedda Cheruvu is a small lake in Ranga Reddy District in the Indian state of Telangana and on the western edge of the city of Hyderabad, in the suburb of Manikonda, in the middle of Khajaguda area. It is situated near to Engineering Staff College of India 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. The NGO "Save Our Urban Lakes" has called for meeting with authorities to assess the gravity of the situation. The GHMC 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 Wells Fargo and the NGO United Way of Hyderabad.