Gomardha Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area and wildlife sanctuary located in Raigarh district of the Indian state of Chhattisgarh.[1]
| Gomardha Wildlife Sanctuary | |
|---|---|
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| Nearest city | Sarangarh |
| Coordinates | 21°54′N 80°53′E / 21.900°N 80.883°E |
| Area | 277.82 km2 (107.27 sq mi) |
| Established | 1975 |
Description
editThe sanctuary covers an area of 277.82 km2 (107.27 sq mi) and was declared as a protected area in 1975.[2][3]
Flora and fauna
editThe protected area consists of a mixture of moist and dry tropical deciduous forests. Major fauna include Bengal tiger, leopard, sambar, gaur, spotted deer, sloth bear, wild boar, monitor lizard, and softshell turtle. There are over 100 species of birds including Asian paradise flycatcher, and white-throated fantail.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Wildlife sanctuaries in Chhattisgarh". Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
- ^ a b National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries in India (PDF). Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India (Report). November 2021. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
- ^ "Gomardha Sanctuary". Government of Chattisgarh. Retrieved 1 June 2024.