Udanti Wildlife Sanctuary

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Udanti Wildlife Sanctuary
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
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Udanti Wildlife Sanctuary
Location Gariaband district, Chhattisgarh, India
Nearest city Raipur
Coordinates 20°07′N82°22′E / 20.12°N 82.37°E / 20.12; 82.37
Area237.27 km2 (91.61 sq mi)
Established1983

Udanti Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area and wildlife sanctuary located in Gariaband district of the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. [1]

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Description

The sanctuary covers an area of 237.27 km2 (91.61 sq mi) and was declared as a protected area in 1983. [2] It forms part of the Udanti Sitanadi tiger reserve along with the Sitanadi Wildlife Sanctuary. [3]

Flora and fauna

The protected area consists of a mixture of moist and dry tropical deciduous forests. Major fauna include Indian wild buffalo, gaur, Bengal tiger, leopard, spotted deer, sambar, nilgai, and hyena. Avifauna include pintails, rollers, and herons. The park consists of reptiles such as monitor lizards and pythons. [2]

References

  1. ↑ "Wildlife sanctuaries in Chhattisgarh". Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India . Retrieved 1 June 2024.
  2. 1 2 National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries in India (PDF). Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India (Report). November 2021. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
  3. ↑ "Udanti Sanctuary". Government of Chhattisgarh . Retrieved 1 June 2024.
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