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Established in 1962 over a [[forest]] area of about 304.03 square kilometres,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.orissatourism.org/wildlife-in-orissa/ushakothi-wildlife-sanctuary.html|title=Odisha Tourism | Tourism in Odisha | India | Orissa Travel Guide}}</ref> the Ushakothi Sanctuary is situated at a distance of about 22 kilometres from [[Sambalpur]]. To the west of the Sanctuary lies [[Hirakud Dam]].<ref>http://www.indiantigers.com/ushakothi-wildlife-sabctuary.html</ref> Principally dry [[deciduous]] forest type, floral species like [[Shorea robusta|sal]], [[sandalwood]], [[Terminalia arjuna|arjun]], [[Azadirachta indica|neem]], [[acacia]], [[casuarina]]s are of frequent occurrence. The fauna includes, amongst others, [[tiger]]s, [[elephant]]s, sambar [[leopard]]s and [[bison]]. Presently there are about 15 tigers and 35 elephants in the sanctuary.<ref>http://sambalpur.nic.in/</ref> It is rich in avifaunal wealth and the main attraction of this sanctuary are [[Racket-tailed drongo|racket tail drangos]] and [[flying squirrel]]. For night halts there is one two roomed forest rest house inside the sanctuary. The reservations can be done through the Divisional Forest Officer of the same sanctuary, Sambalpur. | Established in 1962 over a [[forest]] area of about 304.03 square kilometres,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.orissatourism.org/wildlife-in-orissa/ushakothi-wildlife-sanctuary.html|title=Odisha Tourism | Tourism in Odisha | India | Orissa Travel Guide}}</ref> the Ushakothi Sanctuary is situated at a distance of about 22 kilometres from [[Sambalpur]]. To the west of the Sanctuary lies [[Hirakud Dam]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiantigers.com/ushakothi-wildlife-sabctuary.html |title=Ushakothi Wildlife Sanctuary India |website=www.indiantigers.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060317194657/http://www.indiantigers.com/ushakothi-wildlife-sabctuary.html |archive-date=2006-03-17}} </ref> Principally dry [[deciduous]] forest type, floral species like [[Shorea robusta|sal]], [[sandalwood]], [[Terminalia arjuna|arjun]], [[Azadirachta indica|neem]], [[acacia]], [[casuarina]]s are of frequent occurrence. The fauna includes, amongst others, [[tiger]]s, [[elephant]]s, sambar [[leopard]]s and [[bison]]. Presently there are about 15 tigers and 35 elephants in the sanctuary.<ref>http://sambalpur.nic.in/</ref> It is rich in avifaunal wealth and the main attraction of this sanctuary are [[Racket-tailed drongo|racket tail drangos]] and [[flying squirrel]]. For night halts there is one two roomed forest rest house inside the sanctuary. The reservations can be done through the Divisional Forest Officer of the same sanctuary, Sambalpur. | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:04, 30 March 2022
| Ushakothi Wildlife Sanctuary | |
|---|---|
| Badrama Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Location | Odisha |
| Nearest city | Sambalpur |
| Coordinates | 21°29′50″N 84°17′28″E / 21.497164°N 84.291226°E[1] |
| Area | 304 km2 (117 sq mi) |
| Designated | 1962 |
| Administrator | Divisional Forest Officer, Bamra Wildlife Division |
Established in 1962 over a forest area of about 304.03 square kilometres,[2] the Ushakothi Sanctuary is situated at a distance of about 22 kilometres from Sambalpur. To the west of the Sanctuary lies Hirakud Dam.[3] Principally dry deciduous forest type, floral species like sal, sandalwood, arjun, neem, acacia, casuarinas are of frequent occurrence. The fauna includes, amongst others, tigers, elephants, sambar leopards and bison. Presently there are about 15 tigers and 35 elephants in the sanctuary.[4] It is rich in avifaunal wealth and the main attraction of this sanctuary are racket tail drangos and flying squirrel. For night halts there is one two roomed forest rest house inside the sanctuary. The reservations can be done through the Divisional Forest Officer of the same sanctuary, Sambalpur.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Badrama PA :: Odisha Wildlife Organisation". Welcome. Retrieved 2020-07-21.
- ↑ "Odisha Tourism | Tourism in Odisha | India | Orissa Travel Guide".
- ↑ "Ushakothi Wildlife Sanctuary India". www.indiantigers.com. Archived from the original on 2006-03-17.
- ↑ http://sambalpur.nic.in/
