Chinkara Breeding Centre, Kairu is a protected Chinkara breeding centre in Kairu village, Tosham tehsil, Bhiwani district, Haryana, India.[1] The Ch. Surender Singh Memorial Herbal Park, Kairu is nearby.
Chinkara Breeding Centre | |
|---|---|
Wildlife breeding | |
 Chinkara (Indian gazelle) | |
  Chinkara Breeding Centre Location in Haryana, India  Chinkara Breeding Centre Chinkara Breeding Centre (India) | |
| Coordinates: 28°41′53″N 75°52′23″E / 28.69806°N 75.87306°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Haryana |
| District | Bhiwani |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 127029 |
| Telephone code | +91-(01253) |
| Sex ratio | ♂/♀ |
| Website | Website |
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Description
editThe centre is a protected Chinkara breeding centre and tourist attraction located in 60 acres (24 ha) of undeveloped mixed forest. The centre started in 1985 with 10 animals, and as of April 2013[update] had 66 animals (22 males, 44 female and two young).[2] Here the animals are fed twice a day (morning and evening).[3]
Today it is an exceptional tourist attraction, because on 60 hectares they can see the diversity of flora and fauna.[4]
Transport
editThe village of Kairu can be reached via road using the state transport service or private bus services. The closest railway station is at Bhiwani.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Districtwise Herbal Parks in Haryana" (PDF). Haryana Forests Department. haryanaforest.gov.in. Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 November 2014. Retrieved 18 October 2014.
- ^ "Haryana Forest Department". Archived from the original on 13 May 2014. Retrieved 12 May 2014.
- ^ "Chinkara Breeding Centre, Kairu". haryanaforest.gov.in. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
- ^ "Chinkara Breeding Centre Kairu - Famous Zoo in Haryana". www.indiamapped.com. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
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