Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary

Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary
Pākhal van'yaprāṇula abhayāraṇyaṁ
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
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Location	Pakhal Lake, Telangana, India
Coordinates	17°55′N80°06′E / 17.917°N 80.100°E / 17.917; 80.100
Area	860.00 km²
Established	1952
Website	https://www.telanganatourism.gov.in/partials/destinations/wildlife/mahabubabad/pakhal-wildlife-sanctuary.html

Board of planted species of 3 Jackfruit and 2 Mango plants in 2024.

Jackfruit planted in Forest on 2024.

The Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary is situated adjacent to the Pakhal Lake, in Telangana state in India, ^[1] it is an artificial lake. Encompassing a vast expanse of 839 square kilometres, the sanctuary spans across the area, ^[2] and is home to a variety of wildlife, including tigers, leopards, sloth bears, chital, nilgai, and four-horned antelope.. ^[3]

History

Pakhal lake

It was established in the year 1952 and is located around 50 km away from the town of Warangal, in the state of Telangana.Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary is named after the person who excavated the lake, Ganapati Deva, the Kakatiyan ruler. GAJJI KALADHARThe lake was constructed in the first decade of the 13th century (1213 AD).

References

1. https://wiienvis.nic.in/Database/wls_8230.aspx
2. "Welcome to Official Website of Telangana Tourism Corporation". tourism.telangana.gov.in. Retrieved 2023-07-05.
3. Shah, Nimesh (2016-12-19). "Complete Guide to Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary, Telangana - Trans India Travels". www.transindiatravels.com. Retrieved 2023-07-05.