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In this research paper, a comparative study of macrophytes biodiversity was studied between Gaurala lake and Masanghat lake of Bhadrawati, Chandrapur district, Maharashtra, India, from the period September 2023 to August 2024. Both Gaurala Lake and Masanghat Lake have different floristic biodiversity, surroundings, vegetation and inflow source. Different types of macrophytes were recorded from both Gaurala Lake and Masanghat Lake, total 26 aquatic macrophytes recorded belonging to 17 families. In Gaurala Lake, total 25 species of macrophytes were recorded, while in Masanghat Lake, 19 species of macrophytes were recorded. In both lakes, 18 species are common. In Gaurala Lake, 07 Free floating, 04 Rooted floating, 04 Submerged and 10 Emergent macrophytes were found. While in Masanghat Lake, 05 Free floating, 01 Rooted floating, 02 Submerged and 11 Emergent Macrophytes were found. Thus, macrophytes play an important role in maintaining the ecological balance of the ecosystem.