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Chilika Wildlife Sanctuary Forest Division : Chilika (Wildlife) Division District : Khurda, Puri & Ganjam Date of Notification : 17-12-1987 Notified Area : 15.53sq.kms Chilika Lake in Orissa is Asia's biggest internal brackish water lake studded with few tiny islands. This pear-shaped lake, separated from the Bay of Bengal also imbibes one of the most supportive ecosystems in the name of Chilka Wildlife Sanctuary in the region.  It is also popularly known as Nalabana Bird Sanctuary. The large Nalabana Island covering 15.53 sq km in the lagoon area was declared a bird sanctuary in 1987. The core area of about 6 sq km attracts around 400,000 waterfowls of different species. Quick Facts Nalaban island is completely submerged in the monsoon months. This tiny island supports the congregation of about 60% of total migratory birds visiting Chilika lagoon each year. Tourism is not allowed i...

Chandaka-Dampada Sanctuary Forest Division : Chandaka (Wildlife) Division District : Khurda Date of Notification : 30-12-1985 Notified Area : 193.39 sq. Km   Chandaka-Dampada Sanctuary Chandaka Sanctuary is a wildlife reserve located in the northwestern fringe of Bhubaneswar in the Indian state of Odisha.Chandaka –Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary comprises major forest area i.e. notified forest blocks of the Chandaka Wildlife Division.  This Protected Area is notified in the Orissa Gazette vide Notification No.21 dated 7th January 1994.  Quick Facts It is a popular destination for solitude seekers, hunt for eco-tourists, laboratory for researchers and temple of learning for all. Chandaka Wildlife Sanctuary was declared primarily to preserve wild elephants and elephant habitat. A variety of snakes, like the python, and the monitor lizard can ...

Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary Forest Division : Mangrove Forests Division (WL) Rajnagar District : Kendrapara Date of Notification : 22-04-1975 Notified Area : 672.00 Sq.km. Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the estuarial region of Bramhani-Baitarani, in the north-eastern place of Kendrapara district of Odisha (Orissa), the sanctuary covers an area of 672 square kilometers of Mangrove Forests and Wetland.  Three rivers flow out to sea at Bhitarkanika forming a tidal maze of muddy creeks and mangroves. Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary is home to numerous species of birds. It is also home to the endangered and mysterious King Cobras. The sanctuary has to its account is the inhibition of its ecosystem by the Giant Estuarine Crocodiles and numerous varieties of other animal species. Quick Facts Bhitarkanika Mangrove Ecosystem is the richest from the bio-divers...

Balukhand-Konark Sanctuary Forest Division : Puri (Wildlife) Division District : Puri Date of Notification : 01-09-1987 Notified Area : 87.00 Sq.kms This asylum is arranged at helpful area along ocean coast among Puri and Konark.This Wildlife Sanctuary reaches out from Banki Muhan close to Puri to Keluni Muhan close Daluakani.The haven is loaded up with rich green vegetation, cashew and casuarina estates and mangrove woodland . Its undisturbed sandy sea shores offer high possibilities for creating as a significant eco-the travel industry spot in Odisha.The haven is secured by manor of casurina and cashew trees. It is home to groups of herbivores(spotted deer),monkeys,jungle cat,hyena,monitos lizad, snakes etc.Olive Ridley ocean turtles are seen settling in the sea shore. Balukhand-Konark Wildlife Sanctuary is crossed by the rivulets, for example, Nuanai River, Kusabhadra River, Kadua Rive...

Baisipalli Wildlife Sanctuary Odisha spread over 168.35 sq km entirely in Nayagarh the district makes a co-end with the Baisipalli Reserve Forest. Baisipalli Wildlife Sanctuary  It is situated in the close proximity of the Satkosia Gorge Sanctuary, the Baisipalli Wildlife Sanctuary is lying in its south. Baisipalli Sanctuary is one of the eminent wildlife sanctuaries in Odisha that vividly illustrates the diverse natural heritage of the East Indian state. The sanctuary is home to bears, elephants, leopards, Sambar Deer, and spotted deer. Quick Facts The sanctuary is popular for its deciduous forests, dry deciduous forests and moist peninsular Sal forests. Rich in flora and fauna, this place borders the Mahanadi River along the Satkosia gorge, which also includes the Gharial Crocodile Sanctuary of Tikarpara. The sanctuary is blessed with a well-wooded hilly terrain, rendering abode to elephants, tigers, leopards, herbivores like Chous...

“Badrama Wildlife Sanctuary”, is also known as “Ushakothi Sanctuary” is situated at a the distance of 37 Km. from the district headquarters of Sambalpur District towards Deogarh on National Highway- 6.  The sanctuary comprises of parts of Badrama Reserve Forests, Ushakothi Reserve Forests, Binjipali Reserve Forests and Additional Kansar Reserve Forests.  The Sanctuary is characterized by the presence of Moist Sal Forests, Sal dominated mixed deciduous Forests, and bamboo forests. The Sanctuary forms a significant part of Sambalpur Elephant Reserve. Key Facts ·          The sanctuary has its own significance for its rich treasure of flora and fauna, which includes many rare and endangered species. ·          The Badrama Wildlife Sanctuary provides a great enchantment and overwhelming experience for nature lovers. With place of scenic beauty and chances of wildlife sighting...