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{{Short description|Indian nature preserve}} | |||
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| name = Barda Wildlife Sanctuary | | name = Barda Wildlife Sanctuary | ||
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| map = India Gujarat | | map = India Gujarat#India | ||
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| map_caption = Map of [[Gujarat]] | | map_caption = Map of [[Gujarat]] | ||
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| location = [[Gujarat]], [[India]] | | location = [[Gujarat]], [[India]] | ||
| nearest_city = [[ | | nearest_city = [[Ranavav]] | ||
| coordinates = {{coords|21.851|69.699|region:IN-GJ|notes=<ref>{{Cite web |url= http://protectedplanet.net/sites/Barda_Sanctuary |title= Barda Sanctuary |work=protectedplanet.net}}</ref>|display=inline, title}} | | coordinates = {{coords|21.851|69.699|region:IN-GJ|notes=<ref>{{Cite web |url= http://protectedplanet.net/sites/Barda_Sanctuary |title= Barda Sanctuary |work=protectedplanet.net}}</ref>|display=inline, title}} | ||
| area = {{convert|192.31|sqkm|abbr=on}} | | area = {{convert|192.31|sqkm|abbr=on}} | ||
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'''Barda Wildlife Sanctuary''' is located in [[Gujarat]], [[India]]. It is situated approximately {{convert| | '''Barda Wildlife Sanctuary''' is located in [[Gujarat]], [[India]]. It is situated approximately {{Convert|31|km|mi}} from [[Ranavav]], {{convert|49|km}} from [[Porbandar]] and {{convert|100|km}} west of [[Gir Forest National Park]]. Previous to its 1979 establishment as a wildlife sanctuary, Barda was a private reserve for Porbandar and [[Jamnagar district|Jamnagar]].<ref name="Mitra2005">{{cite book|last=Mitra|first=Sudipta|title=Gir Forest and the Saga of the Asiatic Lion|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=J0rME6RjC1sC&pg=PA228|accessdate=23 November 2012|year=2005|publisher=Indus Publishing|isbn=978-81-7387-183-2|pages=228–}}</ref> Approximately 4,00,000 people live in Barda.<ref name="Mitra2005" /> | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
Barda is {{convert|282|sqkm}} in size with an altitude of {{convert|79.2|-|617.8|meter}} above sea level. The terrain is hilly and undulating; there are slopes and exposed rocks. The [[tropical climate]] is characterized by very hot summers. There are two rivers, [[Bileshvary River]] and [[Joghri River]], and two dams, Khambala and Fodara.<ref name="Mitra2005" /> There are several forest sub-types, such as southern [[tropical forest]], southern dry mixed [[deciduous forest]] and northern tropical thorn forest, while other predominant [[flora]] include [[Euphorbia]] scrub, dry deciduous scrub, and dry bamboo brakes. The sanctuary area supports around 750 | Barda is {{convert|282|sqkm}} in size with an altitude of {{convert|79.2|-|617.8|meter}} above sea level. The terrain is hilly and undulating; there are slopes and exposed rocks. The [[tropical climate]] is characterized by very hot summers. There are two rivers, [[Bileshvary River]] and [[Joghri River]], and two dams, Khambala and Fodara.<ref name="Mitra2005" /> There are several forest sub-types, such as southern [[tropical forest]], southern dry mixed [[deciduous forest]] and northern tropical thorn forest, while other predominant [[flora]] include [[Euphorbia]] scrub, dry deciduous scrub, and dry bamboo brakes. The sanctuary area supports around 750 '[[maldhari]]' families in 68 'nesses'. The agricultural fields and wasteland, where [[water scarcity]] is the main problem. And these maldhari families encounter this problem throughout summer months. And the green patch of the sanctuary helps to provide ecological balance by improving the water system of the area by restoring the ground water. One can also visit Kileshwar, a temple improved by '[[Jam Sahib|Jamsahib]]' of Jamnagar, is a magnificent attraction of this area. Barda Hills Wildlife Sanctuary range is a green valley, encompassed by timberland and agricultural fields. | ||
==Flora and fauna== | ==Flora and fauna== | ||
There are several forest sub-types, such as southern tropical forest, southern dry mixed deciduous forest and northern tropical thorn forest, while other predominant flora include Euphorbia scrub, dry deciduous scrub, and dry bamboo brakes. Important [[fauna]] are [[nilgai|blue bull]], [[chinkara]], [[blackbuck]], and [[wolf]].<ref name="Negi2002">{{cite book|last=Negi|first=Sharad Singh|title=Handbook of National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries and Biosphere Reserves in India | There are several forest sub-types, such as southern tropical forest, southern dry mixed deciduous forest and northern tropical thorn forest, while other predominant flora include Euphorbia scrub, dry deciduous scrub, and dry bamboo brakes. Important [[fauna]] are [[Asiatic lion]], [[Indian leopard]], [[nilgai|blue bull]], [[chinkara]], [[blackbuck]], and [[Indian wolf]].<ref name="Negi2002">{{cite book|last=Negi|first=Sharad Singh|title=Handbook of National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries and Biosphere Reserves in India|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=JYFmoOWfmX8C&pg=PA101|accessdate=23 November 2012|date=1 March 2002|publisher=Indus Publishing|isbn=978-81-7387-128-3|pages=101– |edition=3rd }}</ref><ref>https://thenewsmill.com/2025/08/world-lion-day-2025-barda-sanctuary-thrives-with-17-lions-25-leopards/</ref> | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
Latest revision as of 19:30, 26 February 2026
| Barda Wildlife Sanctuary | |
|---|---|
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
  Barda Wildlife Sanctuary (India) | |
| Location | Gujarat, India |
| Nearest city | Ranavav |
| Coordinates | 21°51′04″N 69°41′56″E / 21.851°N 69.699°E[1] |
| Area | 192.31 km2 (74.25 sq mi) |
| Established | 1979 |
Barda Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Gujarat, India. It is situated approximately 31 kilometres (19 mi) from Ranavav, 49 kilometres (30 mi) from Porbandar and 100 kilometres (62 mi) west of Gir Forest National Park. Previous to its 1979 establishment as a wildlife sanctuary, Barda was a private reserve for Porbandar and Jamnagar.[2] Approximately 4,00,000 people live in Barda.[2]
Geography[edit | edit source]
Barda is 282 square kilometres (109 sq mi) in size with an altitude of 79.2–617.8 meters (260–2,027 ft) above sea level. The terrain is hilly and undulating; there are slopes and exposed rocks. The tropical climate is characterized by very hot summers. There are two rivers, Bileshvary River and Joghri River, and two dams, Khambala and Fodara.[2] There are several forest sub-types, such as southern tropical forest, southern dry mixed deciduous forest and northern tropical thorn forest, while other predominant flora include Euphorbia scrub, dry deciduous scrub, and dry bamboo brakes. The sanctuary area supports around 750 'maldhari' families in 68 'nesses'. The agricultural fields and wasteland, where water scarcity is the main problem. And these maldhari families encounter this problem throughout summer months. And the green patch of the sanctuary helps to provide ecological balance by improving the water system of the area by restoring the ground water. One can also visit Kileshwar, a temple improved by 'Jamsahib' of Jamnagar, is a magnificent attraction of this area. Barda Hills Wildlife Sanctuary range is a green valley, encompassed by timberland and agricultural fields.
Flora and fauna[edit | edit source]
There are several forest sub-types, such as southern tropical forest, southern dry mixed deciduous forest and northern tropical thorn forest, while other predominant flora include Euphorbia scrub, dry deciduous scrub, and dry bamboo brakes. Important fauna are Asiatic lion, Indian leopard, blue bull, chinkara, blackbuck, and Indian wolf.[3][4]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Barda Sanctuary". protectedplanet.net.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Mitra, Sudipta (2005). Gir Forest and the Saga of the Asiatic Lion. Indus Publishing. pp. 228–. ISBN 978-81-7387-183-2. Retrieved 23 November 2012.
- ↑ Negi, Sharad Singh (1 March 2002). Handbook of National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries and Biosphere Reserves in India (3rd ed.). Indus Publishing. pp. 101–. ISBN 978-81-7387-128-3. Retrieved 23 November 2012.
- ↑ https://thenewsmill.com/2025/08/world-lion-day-2025-barda-sanctuary-thrives-with-17-lions-25-leopards/