They cover a substantial part of the lake area.
This ancient lake plays an important role in the economy of Manipur.
It serves as a source of water for hydropower generation, irrigation and drinking water supply.
Phumdis are used by the local people for constructing huts, for fishing and other livelihood uses.
The villagers create artificial circular enclosures out of phumids for fish farming.
These are the structures you see in the picture below.
Nearly 100,000 people depends on the lake for their livelihood.
During January to March, phumdis in this area are usually burnt for construction of fish cum paddy farms.
These have proliferated choking the entire lake.
The Keibul Lamjao National Park lies in the southern zone.
Loktak lake has a rich biodiversity with 233 species of aquatic plants.
The Sendra Tourist Home itself is located on a large Phumdi in Loktak Lake.
