Sanctuary
The term ‘Sanctuary’ should denote an area:
- Which is, set aside for the conservation, protection and management of wildlife and its habitat;
- Within which, destruction or damage, exploitation, weapons, hunting and grazing, are all prohibited except by, or under the direction or control of, the reserve authorities;
- Where human settlement and other human activities are restricted and prohibited.
India currently has more than 500 sanctuaries spread across its length and breadth. From exam point of view, it is very difficult to recollect the entire list. So I recommend readers to judiciously use the list by restricting to few important states or some areas of interest.
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Sanctuaries in India
S.No. | Name | Area of sanctuary (sq km) | Date of establishment | District | State/UT | |
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1 | Coringa | 235 | 1978 | East Godavari | Andhra Pradesh | |
2 | Eturnagaram | 806 | 1973 | Warangal & Karimnagar | Andhra Pradesh | |
3 | Gundla Brahmeswaram | 1,194 | 1990 | Kurnool, Prakasham | Andhra Pradesh | |
4 | Kambalakonda | 70 | 2002 | - | Andhra Pradesh | |
5 | Kaundinya | 357 | 1990 | Chittoor | Andhra Pradesh | |
6 | Kawal | 893 | 1965 | Adilabad | Andhra Pradesh | |
7 | Kinnersani | 656 | 1977 | Khammam | Andhra Pradesh | |
8 | Kolleru | 673 | 1963 | West Godavari | Andhra Pradesh | |
9 | Krishna | 194 | 1989 | Krishna & Guntur | Andhra Pradesh | |
10 | Lanja Madugu Sivaram | 36 | 1978 | Adilabad & Karimnagar | Andhra Pradesh | |
11 | Manjira | 20 | 1978 | Medak | Andhra Pradesh | |
12 | Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam | 3,568 | 1978 | Guntur, Prakasham, Kurnool, Nalgonda & Mahboobnagar | Andhra Pradesh | |
13 | Nellapattu | 4 | 1976 | Nellore | Andhra Pradesh | |
14 | Pakhal | 879 | 1952 | Warangal | Andhra Pradesh | |
15 | Papikonda | 591 | 1978 | East & West Godavari and Khammam | Andhra Pradesh | |
16 | Pocharam | 130 | 1952 | Medak & Nizamabad | Andhra Pradesh | |
17 | Pranahita | 136 | 1980 | Adilabad | Andhra Pradesh | |
18 | Pulicat Lake | 500 | 1976 | Nellore | Andhra Pradesh | |
19 | Rollapadu | 6 | 1988 | Kurnool | Andhra Pradesh | |
20 | Sri Lankamalleswaram | 464 | 1988 | Cuddapah | Andhra Pradesh | |
21 | Sri Penusila Narasimha | 1,030 | 1997 | Nellore, Cuddapah | Andhra Pradesh | |
22 | Sri Venkateswara | 153 | 1985 | Chittoor, Cuddapah | Andhra Pradesh | |
23 | D'Ering Memorial (Lali) | 190 | 1978 | East Siang | Arunachal Pradesh | |
24 | Dibang | 4,149 | 1991 | Dibang Valley | Arunachal Pradesh | |
25 | Eagle Nest | 217 | 1989 | West Kameng | Arunachal Pradesh | |
26 | Itanagar | 140 | 1978 | Papum Pare | Arunachal Pradesh | |
27 | Kamlang | 783 | 1989 | Lohit | Arunachal Pradesh | |
28 | Kane | 55 | 1991 | West Siang | Arunachal Pradesh | |
29 | Mehao | 281 | 1980 | Dibang Valley | Arunachal Pradesh | |
30 | Pakhui | 861 | 1977 | East Kameng | Arunachal Pradesh | |
31 | Sessa Orchid | 100 | 1989 | West Kameng | Arunachal Pradesh | |
32 | Tale Valley | 337 | 1995 | Lower Subansiri | Arunachal Pradesh | |
33 | Yordi-Rabe Supse | 491 | 1996 | West Siang | Arunachal Pradesh | |
34 | Amchang | 78 | 2004 | Guwahati | Assam | |
35 | Barail | 326 | 2004 | Barak Valley | Assam | |
36 | Bardoibum-Beelmukh | 11 | 1996 | Dhemaji-Lakhimpur | Assam | |
37 | Barnodi | 26 | 1980 | Darrang | Assam | |
38 | Burachapori | 44 | 1995 | Sonitpur | Assam | |
39 | Chakrasila | 45 | 1994 | Dhubri | Assam | |
40 | Dihing Patkai | 111 | 2004 | Dibrugarh, Tinsukia | Assam | |
41 | Diparbeel | 4 | 1989 | Kamrup | Assam | |
42 | East Karbi Anglong | 221 | 2000 | Karbi-Anglong | Assam | |
43 | Garampani | 6 | 1952 | Karbi-Anglong | Assam | |
44 | Gibbon | 20 | 1997 | Jorhat | Assam | |
45 | North Karbi Anglong | 96 | 2000 | Karbi-Anglong | Assam | |
46 | Laokhowa | 70 | 1974 | Nagaon | Assam | |
47 | Marat Longri | 451 | 2003 | Karbi-Anglong | Assam | |
48 | Nambor | 37 | 2000 | - | Assam | |
49 | Nambor Doigrung | 97 | 2003 | Karbi-Anglong | Assam | |
50 | Panidihing | 33 | 1999 | Sibsagar | Assam | |
51 | Pabitora | 38 | 1999 | Marigaon | Assam | |
52 | Padumani-Bherjan-Borajan | 7 | 1999 | Tinsukia | Assam | |
53 | Sonai-Rupai | 220 | 1998 | Sonitpur | Assam | |
54 | Barela Salim Ali Zubba saheni | 1 | 1997 | Vaishali | Bihar | |
55 | Bhimbandh | 681 | 1976 | Munger | Bihar | |
56 | Gautam Budha | 259 | 1976 | Gaya | Bihar | |
57 | Kanwarjheel | 63 | 1989 | Begusarai | Bihar | |
58 | Kaimur | 1,342 | 1982 | Rohtas | Bihar | |
59 | Nagi Dam | 7 | 1987 | Jamui | Bihar | |
60 | Nakti Dam | 3 | 1987 | Jamui | Bihar | |
61 | Rajgir | 35 | 1978 | Nalanda | Bihar | |
62 | Udaypur | 8 | 1978 | Pashchim | Bihar | |
63 | Valmiki | 544 | 1978 | Pashchim champaran | Bihar | |
64 | Vikaramshila Gangetic Dolphin | 50 | 1990 | Bhagalpur | Bihar | |
65 | Achanakmar | 551 | 1975 | Bilaspur | Chhattishgarh | |
66 | Badalkhol | 104 | 1975 | Jashpur | Chhattishgarh | |
67 | Barnawapara | 244 | 1976 | Raipur | Chhattishgarh | |
68 | Bhairamgarh | 138 | 1983 | Dantewada | Chhattishgarh | |
69 | Gomardha | 277 | 1975 | Raigarh | Chhattishgarh | |
70 | Pamed | 262 | 1985 | Dantewada | Chhattishgarh | |
71 | Semarsot | 430 | 1978 | Ambikapur | Chhattishgarh | |
72 | Sitanadi | 553 | 1974 | Dhamtari | Chhattishgarh | |
73 | Tamorpingla | 608 | 1978 | Ambikapur | Chhattishgarh | |
74 | Udanti | 247 | 1983 | Raipur | Chhattishgarh | |
75 | Bondla | 8 | 1969 | North Goa | Goa | |
76 | Chorao Island | 1 | 1988 | North Goa | Goa | |
77 | Cotigao | 85 | 1969 | South Goa | Goa | |
78 | Madei | 208 | 1999 | North Goa | Goa | |
79 | Mollem | 133 | 1967 | North Goa | Goa | |
80 | Netravali | 211 | 1999 | South Goa | Goa | |
81 | Balaram Ambaji | 542 | 1989 | Banaskantha | Gujarat | |
82 | Barda | 192 | 1979 | Jamnagar & Porbandar | Gujarat | |
83 | Gaga Great Indian Bustard | 3 | 1988 | Jamnagar | Gujarat | |
84 | Gir | 1,153 | 1965 | Junagadh & Amreli | Gujarat | |
85 | Hingolgarh Nature Education | 6 | 1980 | Rajkot | Gujarat | |
86 | Jessore | 180 | 1978 | Banaskantha | Gujarat | |
87 | Jumbogodha | 130 | 1990 | Godhra | Gujarat | |
88 | Lala Great Indian Bustard | 2 | 1992 | Kachchh | Gujarat | |
89 | Kachchh Desert | 7,506 | 1986 | Kachchh | Gujarat | |
90 | Khijadiya | 6 | 1981 | Jamnagar | Gujarat | |
91 | Marine (Gulf of Kachchh) | 295 | 1980 | Jamnagar | Gujarat | |
92 | Nal Sarovar | 120 | 1969 | Ahmadabad & Surendranagar | Gujarat | |
93 | Narayana Sarovar | 444 | 1981 | Kachchh | Gujarat | |
94 | Paniya | 39 | 1989 | Amreli | Gujarat | |
95 | Porbandar Lake | 0 | 1988 | Porbandar | Gujarat | |
96 | Purna | 160 | 1990 | Dangs | Gujarat | |
97 | Rampura Vidi | 15 | 1988 | Rajkot | Gujarat | |
98 | Ratanmahal | 55 | 1982 | Dahod | Gujarat | |
99 | Shoolpaneswar | 607 | 1982 | Bharuch | Gujarat | |
100 | Thol Lake | 6 | 1988 | Mahesana | Gujarat | |
101 | Wild Ass | 4,953 | 1973 | Kachchh, Rajkot, Mahesana, Patan, Banaskantha, & Surendranagar | Gujarat | |
102 | Abubshehar | 115 | 1987 | Sirsa | Haryana | |
103 | Bhindawas | 4 | 1986 | Rohtak | Haryana | |
104 | Bir Bara Ban | 4 | 1991 | Jind | Haryana | |
105 | Bir Shikargarh | 6 | 1987 | Panchkula | Haryana | |
106 | Chhilchila | 0 | 1986 | Kaithal | Haryana | |
107 | Kalesar | 100 | 1992 | Yamuna Nagar | Haryana | |
108 | Khaparwas | 0 | 1991 | Jhajjar | Haryana | |
109 | Kho-Hi-Raitan | 22 | 2004 | Panchkula | Haryana | |
110 | Nahar | 2 | 1987 | Rewari | Haryana | |
111 | Saraswati Plantation | 44 | 1988 | Kurukshetra & Kaithal | Haryana | |
112 | Bandli | 41 | 1974 | Mandi | Himachal Pradesh | |
113 | Chail | 108 | 1976 | Solan | Himachal Pradesh | |
114 | Churdhar | 56 | 1985 | Sirmaur | Himachal Pradesh | |
115 | Daranghati | 167 | 1974 | Shimla | Himachal Pradesh | |
116 | Darlaghat | 140 | 1974 | Solan | Himachal Pradesh | |
117 | Dhauladhar | 943 | 1994 | Kangra | Himachal Pradesh | |
118 | Gamgul Siahbehi | 108 | 1974 | Chamba | Himachal Pradesh | |
119 | Govind Sagar | 100 | 1962 | Bilaspur | Himachal Pradesh | |
120 | Kais | 14 | 1954 | Kullu | Himachal Pradesh | |
121 | Kalatop-Khajjiar | 61 | 1949 | Chamba | Himachal Pradesh | |
122 | Kanawar | 54 | 1954 | Kullu | Himachal Pradesh | |
123 | Khokhan | 14 | 1954 | Kullu | Himachal Pradesh | |
124 | Kibber | 1,400 | 1992 | Lahul & Spiti | Himachal Pradesh | |
125 | Kugti | 378 | 1962 | Chamba | Himachal Pradesh | |
126 | Lippa Asrang | 30 | 1962 | Kinnaur | Himachal Pradesh | |
127 | Majathal | 40 | 1974 | Solan | Himachal Pradesh | |
128 | Manali | 31 | 1954 | Kullu | Himachal Pradesh | |
129 | Naina Devi | 123 | 1962 | Bilaspur | Himachal Pradesh | |
130 | Nargu | 278 | 1974 | Mandi | Himachal Pradesh | |
131 | Pong Lake | 307 | 1983 | Kangra | Himachal Pradesh | |
132 | Renuka | 4 | 1964 | Sirmaur | Himachal Pradesh | |
133 | Rupi Bhaba | 269 | 1982 | Kinnaur | Himachal Pradesh | |
134 | Sainj | 90 | 1994 | Kullu | Himachal Pradesh | |
135 | Sangla (Raksham Chitkul) | 650 | 1989 | Kinnaur | Himachal Pradesh | |
136 | Sechu Tuan Nala | 102 | 1974 | Chamba | Himachal Pradesh | |
137 | Shikari Devi | 72 | 1974 | Mandi | Himachal Pradesh | |
138 | Shilli | 2 | 1974 | Solan | Himachal Pradesh | |
139 | Shimla Water Catchment | 10 | 1958 | Shimla | Himachal Pradesh | |
140 | Simbalbara | 19 | 1958 | Sirmaur | Himachal Pradesh | |
141 | Talra | 26 | 1962 | Shimla | Himachal Pradesh | |
142 | Tirthan | 61 | 1976 | Kullu | Himachal Pradesh | |
143 | Tundah | 64 | 1975 | Chamba | Himachal Pradesh | |
144 | Baltal-Thajwas | 210 | 1987 | Srinagar | Jammu & Kashmir | |
145 | Changthang | 4,000 | 1987 | Ladakh | Jammu & Kashmir | |
146 | Gulmarg | 180 | 1987 | Baramula | Jammu & Kashmir | |
147 | Hirapora | 114 | 1987 | Pulwama | Jammu & Kashmir | |
148 | Hokersar | 13 | 1992 | Srinagar | Jammu & Kashmir | |
149 | Jasrota | 10 | 1987 | Kathua | Jammu & Kashmir | |
150 | Karakoram | 5,000 | 1987 | Kargil | Jammu & Kashmir |