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{{Short description|Animal sanctuary in West Bengal, India}} | |||
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| name = Bibhutibhushan Wildlife Sanctuary | | name = Bibhutibhushan Wildlife Sanctuary | ||
| alt_name = Pārmādana Forest | | alt_name = Pārmādana Forest | ||
| | | iucn_category = IV | ||
| | | image = Parmadan Forest 03.jpg | ||
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| location = [[North 24 Parganas district]], [[West Bengal]], [[India]] | | location = [[North 24 Parganas district]], [[West Bengal]], [[India]] | ||
| nearest_city = [[Bongaon]] | | nearest_city = [[Bongaon]] | ||
| coordinates = {{coords|23.1861775|88.7620868|display=inline, title}} | | coordinates = {{coords|23.1861775|88.7620868|display=inline, title}} | ||
| area = {{convert|0.68| | | area = {{convert|0.68|km2}} | ||
| established = 1980 | | established = 1980 | ||
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'''Bibhutibhusan Wildlife Sanctuary''' (formerly '''Parmadan Forest''') is an [[animal sanctuary]] in [[North 24 Parganas district]] in the [[India]]n state of [[West Bengal]].<ref>[http://www.westbengaltourism.gov.in/web/guest/parmadan Parmadan Wildlife Sanctuary], West Bengal Tourism. Retrieved 30 August 2013. {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130902110033/http://westbengaltourism.gov.in/web/guest/parmadan |date=2 September 2013 }}</ref> The forest is located about 100 km from [[Kolkata]] and 25 km from [[Bongaon]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ghosh |first1=Sambit |title=ইছামতীর কোলঘেঁষা পারমাদনে ঘুমিয়ে নীরবতার সৌন্দর্য্য, ঘরের কোণে লুকিয়ে শান্তি |url=https://bengali.oneindia.com/travel/bibhutibhushan-wildlife-sanctuary-is-one-od-the-main-attraction-of-north-24-parganas/articlecontent-pf207441-122192.html |access-date=6 July 2021 |work=One India|date=21 January 2021 |language=bn}}</ref> | '''Bibhutibhusan Wildlife Sanctuary''' (formerly '''Parmadan Forest''') is an [[animal sanctuary]] in [[North 24 Parganas district]] in the [[India]]n state of [[West Bengal]].<ref>[http://www.westbengaltourism.gov.in/web/guest/parmadan Parmadan Wildlife Sanctuary], West Bengal Tourism. Retrieved 30 August 2013. {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130902110033/http://westbengaltourism.gov.in/web/guest/parmadan |date=2 September 2013 }}</ref> The forest is located about 100 km from [[Kolkata]] and 25 km from [[Bongaon]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ghosh |first1=Sambit |title=ইছামতীর কোলঘেঁষা পারমাদনে ঘুমিয়ে নীরবতার সৌন্দর্য্য, ঘরের কোণে লুকিয়ে শান্তি |url=https://bengali.oneindia.com/travel/bibhutibhushan-wildlife-sanctuary-is-one-od-the-main-attraction-of-north-24-parganas/articlecontent-pf207441-122192.html |access-date=6 July 2021 |work=One India|date=21 January 2021 |language=bn}}</ref> | ||
Situated on the banks of the [[Ichamati River]] covering an area of 0.68 km<sup>2</sup> it has more than 200 [[deer]], birds, rabbit and many [[langur]]s.<ref name="bws1">Sankar Sridhar, [http://www.telegraphindia.com/1050130/asp/calcutta/story_4314949.asp "Next weekend you can be at PARMADAN"], ''The Telegraph'' (India), 30 January 2005. Retrieved 6 November 2018</ref> It also has a children's park, a small zoo and a tourist lodge of the forest department. The nearest bus stop is at Naldugari on the 92 bus route (Bongaon-Helencha-Duttafulia Route). | Situated on the banks of the [[Ichamati River]] covering an area of 0.68 km<sup>2</sup> it has more than 200 [[deer]], birds, rabbit and many [[langur]]s.<ref name="bws1">Sankar Sridhar, [https://web.archive.org/web/20081229003719/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1050130/asp/calcutta/story_4314949.asp "Next weekend you can be at PARMADAN"], ''The Telegraph'' (India), 30 January 2005. Retrieved 6 November 2018</ref> It also has a children's park, a small zoo and a tourist lodge of the forest department. The nearest bus stop is at Naldugari on the 92 bus route (Bongaon-Helencha-Duttafulia Route). | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
The sanctuary began in 1964 when 14 [[Axis axis|chital]] were released in the forest. In 1980, it was named "Parmadan" when it was declared a wildlife sanctuary. In 1995 it acquired its present name after the famous [[Bengali language|Bengali]] author [[Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay]].<ref name="bws1" /><ref>[http://kolkataonwheelsmagazine.com/driving-destinations/drive-outs/parmadan-forest-stopping-by-the-woods/ "Parmadan Forest : STOPPING BY THE WOODS"], ''Kolkata on Wheels''. Retrieved 30 August 2013. | The sanctuary began in 1964 when 14 [[Axis axis|chital]] were released in the forest. In 1980, it was named "Parmadan" when it was declared a wildlife sanctuary. In 1995 it acquired its present name after the famous [[Bengali language|Bengali]] author [[Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay]] who was a great nature lover.<ref name="bws1" /><ref>{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20121204155629/http://kolkataonwheelsmagazine.com/driving-destinations/drive-outs/parmadan-forest-stopping-by-the-woods/ "Parmadan Forest : STOPPING BY THE WOODS"]}}, ''Kolkata on Wheels''. Retrieved 30 August 2013. </ref> | ||
== Location == | == Location == | ||
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== Wildlife == | == Wildlife == | ||
It has more than 200 [[deer]], birds, rabbit and many [[langur]]s and | It has more than 200 [[deer]], birds, rabbit and many [[langur]]s and monkeys.<ref>{{cite news |title=উইকএন্ডে পাখি-হরিণের ভিড়ে হারিয়ে যান পারমাদনের জঙ্গলে |url=https://www.sangbadpratidin.in/lifestyle/travel/parmadan-forest-sees-tourist-rush/ |access-date=6 July 2021 |work=Sangbad Pratidin |language=Bengali}}</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 10:27, 22 February 2026
| Bibhutibhushan Wildlife Sanctuary | |
|---|---|
| Pārmādana Forest | |
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
| Location | North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India |
| Nearest city | Bongaon |
| Coordinates | 23°11′10″N 88°45′44″E / 23.1861775°N 88.7620868°E |
| Area | 0.68 square kilometres (0.26 sq mi) |
| Established | 1980 |
Bibhutibhusan Wildlife Sanctuary (formerly Parmadan Forest) is an animal sanctuary in North 24 Parganas district in the Indian state of West Bengal.[1] The forest is located about 100 km from Kolkata and 25 km from Bongaon.[2]
Situated on the banks of the Ichamati River covering an area of 0.68 km2 it has more than 200 deer, birds, rabbit and many langurs.[3] It also has a children's park, a small zoo and a tourist lodge of the forest department. The nearest bus stop is at Naldugari on the 92 bus route (Bongaon-Helencha-Duttafulia Route).
History[edit | edit source]
The sanctuary began in 1964 when 14 chital were released in the forest. In 1980, it was named "Parmadan" when it was declared a wildlife sanctuary. In 1995 it acquired its present name after the famous Bengali author Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay who was a great nature lover.[3][4]
Location[edit | edit source]
The forest is located about 100 km from Kolkata and 25 km from Bongaon.[5]
Wildlife[edit | edit source]
It has more than 200 deer, birds, rabbit and many langurs and monkeys.[6]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Parmadan Wildlife Sanctuary, West Bengal Tourism. Retrieved 30 August 2013. Archived 2 September 2013 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ Ghosh, Sambit (21 January 2021). "ইছামতীর কোলঘেঁষা পারমাদনে ঘুমিয়ে নীরবতার সৌন্দর্য্য, ঘরের কোণে লুকিয়ে শান্তি". One India (in Bengali). Retrieved 6 July 2021.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Sankar Sridhar, "Next weekend you can be at PARMADAN", The Telegraph (India), 30 January 2005. Retrieved 6 November 2018
- ↑ "Parmadan Forest : STOPPING BY THE WOODS"[usurped], Kolkata on Wheels. Retrieved 30 August 2013.
- ↑ মৈত্র, সীমান্ত. "কড়া নিরাপত্তায় পারমাদনে এ বার হল নৌকোবিহারও". www.anandabazar.com. Retrieved 6 July 2021.
- ↑ "উইকএন্ডে পাখি-হরিণের ভিড়ে হারিয়ে যান পারমাদনের জঙ্গলে". Sangbad Pratidin (in Bengali). Retrieved 6 July 2021.
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