Ramsagar Wildlife Sanctuary

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Ramsagar Wildlife Sanctuary
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
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Ramsagar Wildlife Sanctuary
Location Dholpur district, Rajasthan, India
Coordinates 26°41′24″N77°52′48″E / 26.690°N 77.880°E / 26.690; 77.880
Area34.40 km2 (13.28 sq mi)
Established7 November 1955
Governing bodyRajasthan Forest Department

Ramsagar Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary located in Dholpur district, in the Indian state of Rajasthan. [1] It was notified as a sanctuary in 1955 under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 by the Rajasthan Government. [2]

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Geography

The sanctuary spans an area of 34.40 square kilometres and is centred around the Ramsagar Lake, a historical man-made reservoir which plays a critical ecological role by supporting local biodiversity. [2]

Biodiversity

The sanctuary hosts a wide variety of fauna. Aquatic species such as fish, snakes, and freshwater crocodiles are found in Ramsagar Lake. [3]

Mammals in the sanctuary include golden jackals, jungle cats, Indian wolves, hyenas, chitals, and Indian foxes. Water birds include Cormorants, Darter, Ibis, White-Breasted Water Hen, Moorhen, Jacanas, Stilt, River Tern, Ringed Plover, Sand Piper etc. Its also visited During winter months, migratory ducks and geese also visit the lake in good numbers. [3]

In 2022, leopard along with two cubs was spotted on a hillside near the dam at the Ramsagar Wildlife Sanctuary. [4]

Tourism

The sanctuary is accessible from Dholpur town and lies approximately 18 km from Van Vihar Wildlife Sanctuary, making it a part of the eco-tourism circuit of eastern Rajasthan. [5] In 2017, the sanctuary along with Van Vihar Wildlife Sanctuary is planned to be developed as a wildlife destination for eco-tourism by the State Forest Department. [1]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Van Vihar, Ramsagar in Dholpur to get ecotourism boost". Hindustan Times. 2017-10-22. Archived from the original on 2023-05-12. Retrieved 2025-07-28.
  2. 1 2 "Ramsagar Sanctuary". Rajasthan Forest Department. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
  3. 1 2 "Ramsagar Sanctuary Biodiversity Report" (PDF). Government of India – Forest Clearance. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
  4. ↑ "बाड़ी: रामसागर अभ्यारण क्षेत्र में बांध किनारे पहाड़ी पर दो शावक के साथ दिखा पेंथर, तलाश में जुटा वन विभाग विभाग का अमला, देखिए VIDEO". Dainik Bhaskar (in Hindi). 2022-03-20. Archived from the original on 2022-03-20. Retrieved 2025-07-28.
  5. ↑ "WildTrails: Ramsagar Wildlife Sanctuary" . Retrieved 28 July 2025.
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