Govind Kund

A culturally, religiously and historically important semi-urban kund on the Govardhan Parikrama Marg. The restoration proposal focuses on preserving its heritage while improving water quality, green space and community access.

Water bodyGovind Kund
LocationGovardhan
Area0.98 ha (~9,800 m²)
ImportanceCultural / Religious /Historical
ApproachOn the GovardhanParikrama Marg
SettingSemi-Urban
AddressAanyor Village, Govardhan
Coordinates27°28′6.99″N 77°26′26.31″E
Size (L × W)90 m × 105 m
Depth3 – 4 m
Govind Kund view 1
View 1
Govind Kund view 2
View 2
Govind Kund view 3
View 3
Govind Kund key plan
Key plan
Govind Kund location plan (satellite)
Location plan (satellite)
Govind Kund ghat
Ghat
Govind Kund temple improvement
Temple improvement
Improved ghats, walls and surroundings before and after
Improved ghats, walls & surroundings — before → after (proposed), incl. water-treatment pavilion
Landscape and environment enhancement before and after
Landscape & environment enhancement — before → after (proposed)
Design intents
  • Preserving cultural heritage
  • Improving water quality
  • Enhancing green & open spaces
  • Community friendly & accessible
  • Sustainable & long term solution
Survey grading — 93 / 300 · Cumulative Grade B

Waste related issues — Grade A. Weightages: dump yard nearby 10% · solid waste disposal 35% · sewage disposal 35% · religious waste 10% · waste around the water body 10% · visible marks: no.

Physical condition — Grade B. Cattle bathing, no boundary, algae growth, deterioration of edges, loss in water/dry, encroachment nearby — 16.7% each

Guiding aims

Water conservation. Reviving & protecting our sacred water bodies

Ecological restoration. Improving biodiversity

Cultural preservation. Honoring our heritage for future generations

Social well-being. Clean, beautiful & community-centric spaces