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| name = Bakhira Sanctuary | | name = Bakhira Sanctuary | ||
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|coordinates ={{coords|26.9063589|83.104282|display=inline,title}} | | coordinates = {{coords|26.9063589|83.104282|display=inline,title}} | ||
| location = [[Sant Kabir Nagar district]] of Eastern [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[India]] | | location = [[Sant Kabir Nagar district]] of Eastern [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[India]] | ||
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| designation1 = Ramsar | |||
| designation1_offname = Bakhira Wildlife Sanctuary | |||
| designation1_date = 29 June 2021 | |||
| designation1_number = 2465<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bakhira Wildlife Sanctuary|website=[[Ramsar Convention|Ramsar]] Sites Information Service|url=https://rsis.ramsar.org/ris/2465|access-date=2 March 2022}}</ref>}} | |||
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The '''Bakhira Bird Sanctuary''' is the largest natural flood plain wetland of India in [[Sant Kabir Nagar district]] of Eastern [[Uttar Pradesh]]. The sanctuary was established in 1980. It is situated 44 km west of [[Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh|Gorakhpur]] city. It is a vast stretch of water body expanding over an area of 29 | |||
<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://easternuptourism.com/Bakhira-Bird-Sanctuary-G.jsp |title= | The '''Bakhira Bird Sanctuary''' is the largest natural flood plain wetland of [[India]] in [[Sant Kabir Nagar district]] of Eastern [[Uttar Pradesh]]. The sanctuary was established in 1980. It is situated 44 km west of [[Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh|Gorakhpur]] city 18 km away from khalilabad and 55 km away from basti. It is a vast stretch of water body expanding over an area of 29 km<sup>2</sup>. | ||
This is an important lake of eastern UP, which provides a wintering and staging ground for a number of migratory waterfowls and a breeding ground for resident birds. This is also used for farming activities as it is connected to Bakhira Canal which covers the people of 15 km from its origin. The sanctuary is named after the village Bakhira located adjacent to the lake along with as many as hundred and eight villages surrounding the lake within the 5 km radius. The villagers from the surrounding villages depend on the wetland for their livelihood in the form of fishing, agricultural activities and fuelwood collection from it. The Siberians birds travel across 5000 km to get to these wetlands at the time of winter's. | |||
It was designated as a [[Ramsar site|Ramsar Site]] on [[World Wetlands Day]] (2 February 2022).<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://easternuptourism.com/Bakhira-Bird-Sanctuary-G.jsp |title=Bakhira Bird Sanctuary |access-date=2012-03-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131002123906/http://easternuptourism.com/Bakhira-Bird-Sanctuary-G.jsp |archive-date=2013-10-02 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | |||
==Bird migrations == | ==Bird migrations == | ||
Best time to visit to bakhira lake is in winters Nov–Jan. During this time [[migratory birds]] from [[Tibet]], [[China]], [[Europe]] & [[Siberia]] come here, covering about 5000 km.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://easternuptourism.com/Bakhira-Bird-Sanctuary-G.jsp |title= | Best time to visit to bakhira lake is in winters Nov–Jan. During this time [[migratory birds]] from [[Tibet]], [[China]], [[Europe]] & [[Siberia]] come here, covering about 5000 km.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://easternuptourism.com/Bakhira-Bird-Sanctuary-G.jsp |title=Bakhira Bird Sanctuary |access-date=2012-03-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131002123906/http://easternuptourism.com/Bakhira-Bird-Sanctuary-G.jsp |archive-date=2013-10-02 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | ||
==Tourism== | ==Tourism== | ||
By Road-1. Can be accessed via Gorakhpur-Khalilabad (35 km), through NH-28, then 17 km on Khalilabad-Bansi road | By Road-1. Can be accessed via Gorakhpur-Khalilabad (35 km), through NH-28, then 17 km on Khalilabad-Bansi road | ||
2. From Gorakhpur to Sahjanwa (20 km) on NH-28, then 23 km from Sahjanwa to Jaswal Bharwaliya & 3 km from Jaswal Bharwaliya village | 2. From Gorakhpur to Sahjanwa (20 km) on NH-28, then 23 km from Sahjanwa to Jaswal Bharwaliya & 3 km from Jaswal Bharwaliya village | ||
By Rail-Nearest railhead Khalilabad on Gorakhpur-Lucknow NER Railway Line | By Rail-Nearest railhead Khalilabad on Gorakhpur-Lucknow NER Railway Line | ||
By Air-Gorakhpur Airport | By Air-Gorakhpur Airport 49 km <ref>{{Cite web |url=http://easternuptourism.com/Bakhira-Bird-Sanctuary-G.jsp |title=Bakhira Bird Sanctuary |access-date=2012-03-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131002123906/http://easternuptourism.com/Bakhira-Bird-Sanctuary-G.jsp |archive-date=2013-10-02 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | ||
==Attraction== | ==Attraction== | ||
The [[Grey-headed swamphen]] ''(Porphyrio poliocephalus)'' also called the Indian Purple moorhen or Purple Swamp-hen is one of the beautiful common water birds found in India. A handsome but clumsy purplish blue bird with long red legs and toes, bald red forehead and size resembling the village hen. This bird is a common breeding resident of this sanctuary and is locally coined with the name "Kaima". | The [[Grey-headed swamphen]] ''(Porphyrio poliocephalus)'' also called the '''Indian Purple moorhen''' or '''Purple Swamp-hen''' is one of the beautiful common water birds found in India. A handsome but clumsy purplish blue bird with long red legs and toes, bald red forehead and size resembling the village hen. This bird is a common breeding resident of this sanctuary and is locally coined with the name "'''Kaima'''". | ||
[[File:Migratory Birds in bakhira.JPG|thumb|Types of birds coming to bakhira, Poster of forest department office in bakhira ]] | [[File:Migratory Birds in bakhira.JPG|thumb|Types of birds coming to bakhira, Poster of forest department office in bakhira]] | ||
[[File:Grass lands.JPG|thumb|Farm lands near lake]] | [[File:Grass lands.JPG|thumb|Farm lands near lake]] | ||
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[[File:Local children.JPG|thumb|Local children]] | [[File:Local children.JPG|thumb|Local children]] | ||
There are more than 30 species of fish found in the lake. However the dominant species are Labeo rohita and Chana sp. | There are more than 30 species of fish found in the lake. However the dominant species are [[Rohu|Labeo rohita]] and Chana sp. | ||
==References== | |||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* {{Commons category-inline|Bakhira Sanctuary}} | * {{Commons category-inline|Bakhira Sanctuary}} | ||
* {{Wikivoyage-inline|Bakhira Sanctuary}} | * {{Wikivoyage-inline|Bakhira Sanctuary}} | ||
*[https://archive. | *[https://archive.today/20070813104425/http://www.wii.gov.in/publications/newsletter/annual2002/article9.htm https://archive.today/20070813104425/http://www.wii.gov.in/publications/newsletter/annual2002/article9.htm] | ||
*[http://www.india9.com/i9show/Bakhira-Wildlife-Sanctuary-46427.htm http://www.india9.com/i9show/Bakhira-Wildlife-Sanctuary-46427.htm] | *[http://www.india9.com/i9show/Bakhira-Wildlife-Sanctuary-46427.htm http://www.india9.com/i9show/Bakhira-Wildlife-Sanctuary-46427.htm] | ||
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20131002123906/http://easternuptourism.com/Bakhira-Bird-Sanctuary-G.jsp] | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20131002123906/http://easternuptourism.com/Bakhira-Bird-Sanctuary-G.jsp] | ||
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[[Category:Sant Kabir Nagar district]] | [[Category:Sant Kabir Nagar district]] | ||
[[Category:Important Bird Areas of India]] | [[Category:Important Bird Areas of India]] | ||
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[[Category:1980 establishments in Uttar Pradesh]] | [[Category:1980 establishments in Uttar Pradesh]] | ||
[[Category:Protected areas established in 1980]] | [[Category:Protected areas established in 1980]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:05, 22 February 2026
| Bakhira Sanctuary | |
|---|---|
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
| Location | Sant Kabir Nagar district of Eastern Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Nearest city | sant Kabir nagar district |
| Coordinates | 26°54′23″N 83°06′15″E / 26.9063589°N 83.104282°E |
| Established | 1980 |
| Governing body | Government of India |
The Bakhira Bird Sanctuary is the largest natural flood plain wetland of India in Sant Kabir Nagar district of Eastern Uttar Pradesh. The sanctuary was established in 1980. It is situated 44 km west of Gorakhpur city 18 km away from khalilabad and 55 km away from basti. It is a vast stretch of water body expanding over an area of 29 km2. This is an important lake of eastern UP, which provides a wintering and staging ground for a number of migratory waterfowls and a breeding ground for resident birds. This is also used for farming activities as it is connected to Bakhira Canal which covers the people of 15 km from its origin. The sanctuary is named after the village Bakhira located adjacent to the lake along with as many as hundred and eight villages surrounding the lake within the 5 km radius. The villagers from the surrounding villages depend on the wetland for their livelihood in the form of fishing, agricultural activities and fuelwood collection from it. The Siberians birds travel across 5000 km to get to these wetlands at the time of winter's.
It was designated as a Ramsar Site on World Wetlands Day (2 February 2022).[1]
Bird migrations[edit | edit source]
Best time to visit to bakhira lake is in winters Nov–Jan. During this time migratory birds from Tibet, China, Europe & Siberia come here, covering about 5000 km.[2]
Tourism[edit | edit source]
By Road-1. Can be accessed via Gorakhpur-Khalilabad (35 km), through NH-28, then 17 km on Khalilabad-Bansi road 2. From Gorakhpur to Sahjanwa (20 km) on NH-28, then 23 km from Sahjanwa to Jaswal Bharwaliya & 3 km from Jaswal Bharwaliya village By Rail-Nearest railhead Khalilabad on Gorakhpur-Lucknow NER Railway Line By Air-Gorakhpur Airport 49 km [3]
Attraction[edit | edit source]
The Grey-headed swamphen (Porphyrio poliocephalus) also called the Indian Purple moorhen or Purple Swamp-hen is one of the beautiful common water birds found in India. A handsome but clumsy purplish blue bird with long red legs and toes, bald red forehead and size resembling the village hen. This bird is a common breeding resident of this sanctuary and is locally coined with the name "Kaima".
There are more than 30 species of fish found in the lake. However the dominant species are Labeo rohita and Chana sp.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Bakhira Bird Sanctuary". Archived from the original on 2 October 2013. Retrieved 3 March 2012.
- ↑ "Bakhira Bird Sanctuary". Archived from the original on 2 October 2013. Retrieved 3 March 2012.
- ↑ "Bakhira Bird Sanctuary". Archived from the original on 2 October 2013. Retrieved 3 March 2012.
External links[edit | edit source]
- https://archive.today/20070813104425/http://www.wii.gov.in/publications/newsletter/annual2002/article9.htm
- http://www.india9.com/i9show/Bakhira-Wildlife-Sanctuary-46427.htm
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