| Topchanchi Wildlife Sanctuary | |
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
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| Location | Topchanchi, Jharkhand, India |
| Nearest city | Dhanbad, India |
| Coordinates | 23°56′10″N 86°11′32″E / 23.93611°N 86.19222°E |
| Area | 2,162 acres (8.75 km2) |
Topchanchi Wildlife Sanctuary is an 8.75 km2 (3.38 sq mi) protected area located near the town of Topchanchi, Jharkhand. The sanctuary is situated alongside National Highway 2.[1] Land in the sanctuary mainly consists of dry mixed deciduous forests with dry peninsular sal forests.[2]
Flora and fauna
The dry peninsular sal forests are mainly made up of sal trees, although other flora such as bamboo and grass in unforested plains.[1][2] Mammals that are found in the sanctuary include leopards, jungle cats, cheetal, barking deer, and wild boar.[citation needed]
The Topchanchi Lake adds to the diversity of the area, and migratory birds stop by during the winter.[3]
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Topchanchi Lake | District Dhanbad, Government of Jharkhand | India". Retrieved 27 December 2022.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Topchanchi". forest.jharkhand.gov.in. Retrieved 27 December 2022.
- ↑ "Topchanchi getting a makeover as tourist destination". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 27 December 2022.