>கி.மூர்த்தி No edit summary |
updated details |
||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
{{Short description|Protected area in Odisha, India}} | |||
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2019}} | {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2019}} | ||
{{Infobox protected area | {{Infobox protected area | ||
| Line 4: | Line 5: | ||
| alt_name = | | alt_name = | ||
| iucn_category = IV | | iucn_category = IV | ||
| iucn_ref =<ref name="Protected Planet">{{cite web | title=Debrigarh | website=Protected Planet | url=https://www.protectedplanet.net/1866 | access-date=2020-07-21}}</ref> | | iucn_ref = <ref name="Protected Planet">{{cite web | title=Debrigarh | website=Protected Planet | url=https://www.protectedplanet.net/1866 | access-date=2020-07-21}}</ref> | ||
| | | image = Debrigarh Wildlife sanctuary (38509512300).jpg | ||
| | | image_size = | ||
| | | image_alt = | ||
| | | image_caption = | ||
| map = Odisha | | map = India Odisha#India | ||
| image_map = --> | |||
| map_width = | | map_width = | ||
| map_alt = | | map_alt = | ||
| map_caption = | | map_caption = Location in Odisha | ||
| relief = | | relief = 1 | ||
| label = | | mapframe = Yes | ||
| label_position = | | label = | ||
| mark = | | label_position = | ||
| marker_size = | | mark = | ||
| marker_size = | |||
| location = | | location = | ||
| nearest_city = | | nearest_city = | ||
| coordinates = {{coord|21.557097|83.646108|display=title,inline}} | | coordinates = {{coord|21.557097|83.646108|display=title,inline}} | ||
| coords_ref = <ref name="Welcome 2017" | | coords_ref = <ref name="Welcome 2017"/> | ||
| area_km2 = 346.91 | | area_km2 = 346.91 | ||
| designation = | | designation = | ||
| authorized = | | authorized = | ||
| created = | | created = | ||
| designated = | | designated = | ||
| established = | | established = | ||
| visitation_num = | | visitation_num = | ||
| visitation_year = | | visitation_year = | ||
| visitation_ref = | | visitation_ref = | ||
| governing_body = | | governing_body = | ||
| administrator = | | administrator = | ||
| operator = | | operator = | ||
| owner = | | owner = | ||
| world_heritage_site = | | world_heritage_site = | ||
| website = | | website = | ||
| url = | | url = | ||
| child = | | child = | ||
| | | module = | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Debrigarh wildlife sanctuary''' is located in the [[Bargarh district]] in the Indian state of [[Odisha]], covering a total area of 346.91 km<sup>2</sup>. It is situated near the city of [[Sambalpur|Sambalpur's]] [[Hirakud Dam]]. The Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary is an important location for the conservation of various local [[wildlife]] and their [[habitat]]. | The '''Debrigarh wildlife sanctuary''' is located in the [[Bargarh district]] in the Indian state of [[Odisha]], covering a total area of 346.91 km<sup>2</sup>. It is situated near the city of [[Sambalpur|Sambalpur's]] [[Hirakud Dam]]. The Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary is an important location for the conservation of various local [[wildlife]] and their [[habitat]].<ref name="Welcome 2017">{{cite web | title=Debrigarh PA :: Odisha Wildlife Organisation | website=Welcome | date=2017-10-18 | url=https://www.wildlife.odisha.gov.in/WebPortal/PA_Debrigarh.aspx | access-date=2020-07-21 | archive-date=1 April 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200401062929/https://www.wildlife.odisha.gov.in/WebPortal/PA_Debrigarh.aspx | url-status=dead }}</ref> | ||
==Geography== | |||
The sanctuary is bound on the east and north by the huge Hirakud reservoir. It is one of the select few sanctuaries in the state supporting both terrestrial and aquatic biodiversity; which further attracts a significant number of migratory [[waterfowl]] during winter; and is also home to over 250 plant species, many of which have [[Ethnobotany|ethno-botanical]] and [[Medicinal plants|medicinal]] value. | The sanctuary is bound on the east and north by the huge Hirakud reservoir. It is one of the select few sanctuaries in the state supporting both terrestrial and aquatic biodiversity; which further attracts a significant number of migratory [[waterfowl]] during winter; and is also home to over 250 plant species, many of which have [[Ethnobotany|ethno-botanical]] and [[Medicinal plants|medicinal]] value. | ||
Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary is a [[Eco-Sensitive | Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary is a [[Eco-Sensitive Zone]] from both an [[Ecology|ecological]] and [[Biophysical environment|environmental]] point of view and to prohibit industries or class of industries and their operations and processes in the said Eco-Sensitive Zone. | ||
== | ==Wildlife== | ||
The sanctuary is home to a wide variety of [[Flora of India|flora]] and [[Fauna of India|fauna]]. Over 40 species of [[Mammal|mammals]], 200 species of [[Bird|birds]], 40 species of [[Reptile|reptiles]], 12 species of [[Amphibian|amphibians]], 42 species of [[Fish|fishes]], 39 species of [[Odonata|odonates]], 85 species of [[Butterfly|butterflies]] and 38 species of [[Spider|spiders]] have been found living in the sanctuary. | |||
Debrigarh is habitat of variety of wild animals including [[cheetal]], [[sambar deer]], [[wild boar]], [[Gaur]], [[chowsingha]], [[peacock]], [[langur]], [[bear]], [[leopard]] and [[Indian wild dog]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/tourists-spot-wild-dog-in-debrigarh-wildlife-sanctuary/articleshow/112452493.cms|title=In A First, Tourists Spot Wild Dog In Debrigarh|publisher=Times of India|date=12 August 2024|access-date=8 January 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/rise-of-a-wildlife-wonderland-foresters-key-to-odishas-debrigarh-sanctuary-boom/cid/2011722|title=Rise of a wildlife wonderland: Foresters key to Debrigarh Sanctuary boom|publisher=Telegraph India|date=7 April 2024|access-date=8 January 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2024/Oct/04/rising-spots-odisha-home-to-696-leopards|title= | |||
Rising spots: Odisha home to 696 leopards|publisher=[[New Indian Express]]|date=4 October 2024|access-date=8 January 2025}}</ref> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
* [http://odishatourism.gov.in/portal/SpecialInterest/WildlifeSanctuaries/Debrigarh.aspx] | |||
==External links== | |||
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20140812055520/http://www.odishafdc.com/Debrigarh.php Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary] | |||
* [https://www.wildlife.odisha.gov.in/WebPortal/PA_Debrigarh.aspx Odisha Wildlife Organisation] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200401062929/https://www.wildlife.odisha.gov.in/WebPortal/PA_Debrigarh.aspx |date=1 April 2020 }} | |||
*[http://odishatourism.gov.in/portal/SpecialInterest/WildlifeSanctuaries/Debrigarh.aspx odishatourism.gov.in] | |||
{{Protected areas of Odisha}} | {{Protected areas of Odisha}} | ||
| Line 60: | Line 70: | ||
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Sambalpur district]] | [[Category:Tourist attractions in Sambalpur district]] | ||
[[Category:Protected areas with year of establishment missing]] | [[Category:Protected areas with year of establishment missing]] | ||
{{India-protected-area-stub}} | {{India-protected-area-stub}} | ||
{{Sambalpur-geo-stub}} | {{Sambalpur-geo-stub}} | ||
Latest revision as of 22:24, 7 March 2026
| Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary | |
|---|---|
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)[1] | |
  Location in Odisha  Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary (India) | |
| Coordinates | 21°33′26″N 83°38′46″E / 21.557097°N 83.646108°E[2] |
| Area | 346.91 km2 (133.94 sq mi) |
The Debrigarh wildlife sanctuary is located in the Bargarh district in the Indian state of Odisha, covering a total area of 346.91 km2. It is situated near the city of Sambalpur's Hirakud Dam. The Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary is an important location for the conservation of various local wildlife and their habitat.[2]
Geography[edit | edit source]
The sanctuary is bound on the east and north by the huge Hirakud reservoir. It is one of the select few sanctuaries in the state supporting both terrestrial and aquatic biodiversity; which further attracts a significant number of migratory waterfowl during winter; and is also home to over 250 plant species, many of which have ethno-botanical and medicinal value.
Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary is a Eco-Sensitive Zone from both an ecological and environmental point of view and to prohibit industries or class of industries and their operations and processes in the said Eco-Sensitive Zone.
Wildlife[edit | edit source]
The sanctuary is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna. Over 40 species of mammals, 200 species of birds, 40 species of reptiles, 12 species of amphibians, 42 species of fishes, 39 species of odonates, 85 species of butterflies and 38 species of spiders have been found living in the sanctuary.
Debrigarh is habitat of variety of wild animals including cheetal, sambar deer, wild boar, Gaur, chowsingha, peacock, langur, bear, leopard and Indian wild dog.[3][4][5]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Debrigarh". Protected Planet. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Debrigarh PA :: Odisha Wildlife Organisation". Welcome. 18 October 2017. Archived from the original on 1 April 2020. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
- ↑ "In A First, Tourists Spot Wild Dog In Debrigarh". Times of India. 12 August 2024. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
- ↑ "Rise of a wildlife wonderland: Foresters key to Debrigarh Sanctuary boom". Telegraph India. 7 April 2024. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
- ↑ "Rising spots: Odisha home to 696 leopards". New Indian Express. 4 October 2024. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
External links[edit | edit source]
- Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary
- Odisha Wildlife Organisation Archived 1 April 2020 at the Wayback Machine
- odishatourism.gov.in
Template:Protected areas of Odisha
Template:India-protected-area-stub
 | This article about a location in Sambalpur district, Odisha, India is a stub. You can help Bharatpedia by expanding it. |