Phen Wildlife Sanctuary

Phen Wildlife Sanctuary
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
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Location	Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh, India
Nearest city	Mandla
Area	110.74 km²
Established	1983
Governing body	Madhya Pradesh Forest Department

Phen Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area in the Mandla district of Madhya Pradesh, India. Established in 1983, it spans 110.74 square kilometres. ^[1] The sanctuary serves as a buffer zone for the Kanha Tiger Reserve, with which it shares a biological corridor. ^{[2] [3] [4]}

Flora and Fauna

The sanctuary is characterized by dense sal and mixed deciduous forests. It is a critical habitat for the Bengal tiger, Indian leopard, Sloth bear, and Sambar deer. ^[5] It also hosts nearly 200 bird species within its landscape. ^{[6] [7] [8]}

See also

• Kanha Tiger Reserve

References

1. "National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries in India" (PDF). Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. Retrieved 2026-01-04.
2. "Govt approves mining projects near key tiger corridors in MP". The Tribune. Retrieved 2026-01-04.
3. "Phen Wildlife Sanctuary - WildTrails | The One-Stop Destination for all your Wildlife Holidays". wildtrails.in. 2017-09-23. Retrieved 2026-01-04.
4. "Let's get Versed with the finest Tiger Landscape of Kanha". www.kanhanationalparkonline.in. Retrieved 2026-01-04.
5. Large carnivore and prey status in Phen Wildlife Sanctuary (PDF) (Report). WWF India. 2021.
6. Chalbanjare. "Phen Sanctuary Zone Kanha Guide 2026 | Buffer Safari Zone Near Mukki Gate, Best Time, Permits & Tips". chalbanjare.com. Retrieved 2026-01-04.
7. "Phen Wildlife Sanctuary". Learn UPSC. Retrieved 2026-01-04.
8. "Large carnivore and prey status in Phen Wildlife Sanctuary, Madhya Pradesh, India". www.wwfindia.org. Retrieved 2026-01-04.