Yes, it is the main source of drinking water for the village!! Due to presence of clay the water does not percolate and a vast catchment collects enough water to meet the community’s needs even with low rainfall trends.

Yes, the community has some informal rules for the management of the pond. Firstly, its considerd sacred and the cleanliness of the site is maintained strictly. The locals are taught to respect the sanctity of the place from their childhood are any tourist found littering at the place is fined by the local panchayat.