Nanjarayan Tank Bird Sanctuary is a protected area and bird sanctuary located in Tiruppur district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The sanctuary covers an area of 1.26 km2 (0.49 sq mi) and was notified in 2022.[1] It was designated as a Ramsar site of International importance in 2024.[2]
Nanjarayan Tank Bird Sanctuary | |
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Coordinates | 11°12′51″N 77°31′35″E / 11.21417°N 77.52639°E |
Area | 1.26 km2 (0.49 sq mi) |
Established | 2022 |
Governing body | Tamil Nadu Forest Department |
It is a large shallow wetland. The lake derived it's name from King Nanjarayan who repaired and restored the lake during his reign.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Tamil Nadu government notifies Nanjarayan tank in Tiruppur as bird sanctuary". The Hindu. 14 September 2022. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
- ^ a b "India's three more wetlands get global tag of international importance". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 15 August 2024.