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List of wildlife sanctuaries of India


A Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area of importance for flora, fauna, or features of geological or other interest, which is reserved and managed for conservation and to provide opportunities for study or research. The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 provides for the establishment of Protected Areas in India.[1]

Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala

Wildlife sanctuaries of India are classified as IUCN Category IV protected areas. As of December 2020, 553 wildlife sanctuaries were established in India, covering 119,776 km2 (46,246 sq mi).[2] Among these, Project Tiger governs 51 tiger reserves, which are of special significance for the conservation of the Bengal tiger. The oldest bird sanctuary is Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary near Chennai in Tamil Nadu state, and was established in 1796.[3]

List of Wildlife SanctuariesEdit

Wildlife Sanctuaries have been established in:[2]

 
Wildlife sanctuaries in India

Andaman and Nicobar IslandsEdit

  1. Arial Island WLS
  2. Bamboo Island WLS
  3. Barren Island WLS
  4. Battimalv Island WLS
  5. Belle Island WLS
  6. Benett Island WLS
  7. Bingham Island WLS
  8. Blister Island WLS
  9. Bluff Island WLS
  10. Bondoville Island WLS
  11. Brush Island WLS
  12. Buchanan Island WLS
  13. Chanel Island WLS
  14. Cinque Islands WLS
  15. Clyde Island WLS
  16. Cone Island WLS
  17. Curlew (B.P.) Island WLS
  18. Curlew Island WLS
  19. Cuthbert Bay WLS
  20. Defence Island WLS
  21. Dot Island WLS
  22. Dottrell Island WLS
  23. Duncan Island WLS
  24. East Island WLS
  25. East of Inglis Island WLS
  26. Egg Island WLS
  27. Entrance Island WLS
  28. Flat Island Wildlife Sanctuary
  29. Gander Island WLS
  30. Girjan Island WLS
  31. Galathea Bay WLS
  32. Goose Island WLS
  33. Hump Island WLS
  34. Interview Island WLS
  35. James Island WLS
  36. Jungle Island WLS
  37. Kwangtung Island WLS
  38. Kyd Island WLS
  39. Landfall Island WLS
  40. Latouche Island WLS
  41. Lohabarrack (Saltwater Crocodile) WLS
  42. Mangrove Island WLS
  43. Mask Island WLS
  44. Mayo Island WLS
  45. Megapode Island WLS
  46. Montogemery Island WLS
  47. Narcondam Island WLS
  48. North Brother Island WLS
  49. North Island WLS
  50. North Reef Island WLS
  51. Oliver Island WLS
  52. Orchid Island WLS
  53. Ox Island WLS
  54. Oyster Island-I WLS
  55. Oyster Island-II WLS
  56. Paget Island WLS
  57. Parkinson Island WLS
  58. Passage Island WLS
  59. Patric Island WLS
  60. Peacock Island WLS
  61. Pitman Island WLS
  62. Point Island WLS
  63. Potanma Islands WLS
  64. Ranger Island WLS
  65. Reef Island WLS
  66. Roper Island WLS
  67. Ross Island WLS
  68. Rowe Island WLS
  69. Sandy Island WLS
  70. Sea Serpent Island WLS
  71. Shark Island WLS
  72. Shearme Island WLS
  73. Sir Hugh Rose Island WLS
  74. Sisters Island WLS
  75. Snake Island-I WLS
  76. Snake Island-II WLS
  77. South Brother Island WLS
  78. South Reef Island WLS
  79. South Sentinel Island WLS
  80. Spike Island-I WLS
  81. Spike Island-II WLS
  82. Stoat Island WLS
  83. Surat Island WLS
  84. Swamp Island WLS
  85. Table (Delgarno) Island WLS
  86. Table (Excelsior) Island WLS
  87. Talabaicha Island WLS
  88. Temple Island WLS
  89. Tillongchang Island WLS
  90. Tree Island WLS
  91. Trilby Island WLS
  92. Tuft Island WLS
  93. Turtle Islands WLS
  94. West Island WLS
  95. Wharf Island WLS
  96. White Cliff Island WLS

Andhra PradeshEdit

  1. Kolleru Bird Sanctuary, 1953
  2. Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary, 1976
  3. Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary, 1976
  4. Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary, 1978
  5. Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve, 1978
  6. Sri Venkateswara National Park, 1985
  7. Rollapadu Wildlife Sanctuary, 1988
  8. Sri Lankamalleswara Wildlife Sanctuary, 1988
  9. Krishna Wildlife Sanctuary, 1989
  10. Koundinya Wildlife Sanctuary, 1990
  11. Gundla Brahmeswaram Wildlife Sanctuary, 1990
  12. Sri Penusila Narasimha Wildlife Sanctuary, 1997
  13. Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary, 2002

Arunachal PradeshEdit

  1. Pakke Tiger Reserve, 1977
  2. D'Ering Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary, 1978
  3. Itanagar Wildlife Sanctuary, 1978
  4. Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary, 1980
  5. Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary, 1989
  6. Sessa Orchid Sanctuary, 1989
  7. Kamlang Wildlife Sanctuary, 1989
  8. Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary, 1991
  9. Kane Wildlife Sanctuary, 1991
  10. Talley Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, 1995
  11. Yordi Rabe Supse Wildlife Sanctuary, 1996

AssamEdit

  1. Garampani Wildlife Sanctuary, 1952
  2. Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary, 1972
  3. Bura Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary, 1974
  4. Bornadi Wildlife Sanctuary, 1980
  5. Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, 1987
  6. Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary, 1994
  7. Pani Dihing Wildlife Sanctuary, 1996
  8. Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary, 1997
  9. Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary, 1998
  10. East Karbi-Anglong Wildlife Sanctuary, 2000
  11. Nambor Wildlife Sanctuary, 2000
  12. Nambor - Doigrung Wildlife Sanctuary, 2003
  13. Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary, 2004
  14. Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary, 2004
  15. Borail Wildlife Sanctuary
  16. Bherjan-Borajan-Padumoni Wildlife Sanctuary
  17. Deepor Beel Bird Sanctuary
  18. Marat Longri WLS

BiharEdit

  1. Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary, 1976
  2. Gautam Budha Wildlife Sanctuary, 1976
  3. Pant Wildlife Sanctuary, 1978
  4. Udaypur Wildlife Sanctuary, 1978
  5. Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary, 1982
  6. Nagi Dam Wildlife Sanctuary, 1987
  7. Nakti Dam Wildlife Sanctuary, 1987
  8. Kanwar Lake Bird Sanctuary, 1989
  9. Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary, 1990
  10. Kusheshwar Asthan Bird Sanctuary, 1994
  11. Barela Jheel Salim Ali-Jubba sahni Bird Sanctuary, 1997
  12. Rajauli Wildlife Sanctuary

ChandigarhEdit

  1. City Birds WLS
  2. Sukhna Lake WLS

ChhattisgarhEdit

  1. Sitanadi Wildlife Sanctuary, 1974
  2. Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary, 1975
  3. Badalkhol Wildlife Sanctuary, 1975
  4. Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary, 1976
  5. Tamor Pingla Wildlife Sanctuary, 1978
  6. Semarsot Wildlife Sanctuary, 1978
  7. Bhairamgarh Wildlife Sanctuary, 1983
  8. Bhoramdev Wildlife Sanctuary, 2001
  9. Sarangarh-Gomardha WLS, 1975
  10. Pamed Wild Buffalo WLS, 1985
  11. Udanti Wild Buffalo WLS, 1985

Dadra Nagar HaveliEdit

  1. Dadra and Nagar Haveli Wildlife Sanctuary

Daman and DiuEdit

  1. Fudam Wildlife Sanctuary, 1991

DelhiEdit

  1. Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary, 1992

GoaEdit

  1. Bhagwan Mahavir Sanctuary, 1967
  2. Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary, 1968
  3. Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary, 1969
  4. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, 1988
  5. Madei Wildlife Sanctuary, 1999
  6. Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary, 1999

HaryanaEdit

  1. Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary, 1986
  2. Chhilchhila Wildlife Sanctuary, 1986
  3. Abubshahar Wildlife Sanctuary, 1987
  4. Bir Shikargah Wildlife Sanctuary, 1987
  5. Nahar Wildlife Sanctuary, 1987
  6. Khaparwas Wildlife Sanctuary, 1991
  7. Khol Hi-Raitan Wildlife Sanctuary, 2004

GujaratEdit

  1. Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary, 1969
  2. Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary, 1973
  3. Jessore Sloth Bear Sanctuary, 1978
  4. Barda Wildlife Sanctuary, 1979
  5. Hingolgadh Nature Reserve, 1980
  6. Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary, 1981
  7. Ratanmahal Sloth Bear Sanctuary, 1982
  8. Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary, 1982
  9. Kutch Desert Wildlife Sanctuary, 1986
  10. Gaga Wildlife Sanctuary, 1988
  11. Thol Bird Sanctuary, 1988
  12. Rampara Vidi Wildlife Sanctuary, 1988
  13. Porbandar Bird Sanctuary, 1988
  14. Balaram Ambaji Wildlife Sanctuary, 1989
  15. Paniya Wildlife Sanctuary, 1989
  16. Purna Wildlife Sanctuary, 1990
  17. Jambughoda Wildlife Sanctuary, 1990
  18. Narayan Sarovar Sanctuary, 1995
  19. Kutch Bustard Sanctuary, 1995
  20. Mitiyala Wildlife Sanctuary, 2004
  21. Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary, 2008

Himachal PradeshEdit

  1. Bandli Wildlife Sanctuary
  2. Chail Wildlife Sanctuary
  3. Chandra Taal Wildlife Sanctuary
  4. Churdhar Sanctuary
  5. Daranghati Sanctuary
  6. Dhauladhar Wildlife Sanctuary
  7. Gamgul Siyabehi WLS
  8. Kais WLS
  9. Kalatop-Khajjiar WLS
  10. Kanawar WLS
  11. Khokhan WLS
  12. Kibber WLS
  13. Kugti WLS
  14. Lippa Asrang WLS
  15. Majathal WLS
  16. Manali WLS
  17. Nargu WLS
  18. Pong Dam Lake WLS
  19. Renuka WLS
  20. Rupi Bhaba WLS
  21. Sainj WLS
  22. Sangla Valley (Rakchham Chitkul) WLS
  23. Sech Tuan Nala WLS
  24. Shikari Devi WLS
  25. Shimla Water Catchment WLS
  26. Talra WLS
  27. Tirthan WLS
  28. Tundah WLS
  29. Rohila WLS

Jammu and KashmirEdit

  1. Trikuta Wildlife Sanctuary, 1981
  2. Surinsar Mansar Wildlife Sanctuary, 1981
  3. Ramnagar Rakha WLS, 1981
  4. Nandni WLS, 1981
  5. Baltal-Thajwas WLS, 1987
  6. Gulmarg Wildlife Sanctuary, 1987
  7. Hirpora Wildlife Sanctuary, 1987
  8. Jasrota WLS, 1987
  9. Lachipora WLS, 1987
  10. Limber WLS, 1987
  11. Overa-Aru Wildlife Sanctuary, 1987
  12. Hokersar Wildlife Sanctuary, 1992
  13. Rajparian Wildlife Sanctuary, 2002

JharkhandEdit

  1. Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary, 1976
  2. Hazaribag Wildlife Sanctuary, 1976
  3. Gautam Budha Wildlife Sanctuary
  4. Koderma Wildlife Sanctuary, 1985
  5. Lawalong Wildlife sanctuary
  6. Mahauadanr Wildlife Sanctuary
  7. Palamau Tiger Reserve
  8. Palkot Wildlife Sanctuary
  9. Parasnath Wildlife Sanctuary
  10. Topchanchi Wildlife Sanctuary
  11. Udhwa Lake Wildlife Sanctuary

KarnatakaEdit

  1. Adichunchanagiri Hills Wildlife Sanctuary
  2. Arabithittu Wildlife Sanctuary
  3. Attiveri Bird Sanctuary
  4. Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary
  5. Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary
  6. Biligiriranga Hills
  7. Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary
  8. Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary
  9. Chincholi Wildlife Sanctuary
  10. Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary
  11. Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary
  12. Ghataprabha
  13. Gudavi Bird Sanctuary
  14. Gudekote Wildlife Sanctuary
  15. Malai Mahadeshwara Wildlife Sanctuary
  16. Melkote Temple Wildlife Sanctuary
  17. Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary
  18. Nugu WLS
  19. Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary
  20. Ranibennur Blackbuck Sanctuary
  21. Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary
  22. Ramadevara Betta Vulture WLS
  23. Rangayyanadurga Four-horned antelope
  24. Sharavati Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
  25. Shettihalli WLS
  26. Someshwara Wildlife Sanctuary
  27. Talakaveri Wildlife Sanctuary
  28. Jogimatti WLS
  29. Thimlapura WLS
  30. Yadahalli Chinkara WLS

KeralaEdit

  1. Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary, 1984
  2. Chimmony Wildlife Sanctuary, 1984
  3. Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, 1984
  4. Chulanur Peafowl Wildlife Sanctuary, 1996
  5. Idukki district Widlife Sanctuary, 1984
  6. Karimpuzha Wildlife Sanctuary, 2020
  7. Kottiyoor Wildlife Sanctuary, 2011
  8. Kurinjimala Sanctuary, 2006
  9. Malabar Wildlife Sanctuary, 2010
  10. Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary
  11. Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary, 1958
  12. Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, 1973
  13. Pathiramanal Bird Sanctuary, 2004
  14. Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary, 1958
  15. Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary, 1983
  16. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, 1982
  17. Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary, 1984
  18. Thattekad Bird Sanctuary, 1983
  19. Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, 1973

LadakhEdit

  1. Changtang Wildlife Sanctuary, 1987
  2. Karakoram Wildlife Sanctuary, 1987

LakshadweepEdit

  1. Pitti Bird Sanctuary, 1972
  2. Amini, India Wildlife Sanctuary

Madhya PradeshEdit

  1. Bori Wildlife Sanctuary, 1977
  2. Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary, 1974
  3. Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary, 1975
  4. National Chambal Sanctuary, 1979
  5. Ghatigaon Wildlife Sanctuary, 1981
  6. Karera Wildlife Sanctuary, 1981
  7. Ken Gharial Sanctuary, 1981
  8. Ralamandal Wildlife Sanctuary, 1989
  9. Kheoni Sanctuary
  10. Narsinghgarh Wildlife Sanctuary
  11. Bagdara Wildlife Sanctuary
  12. Orcha Wildlife Sanctuary
  13. Panpatha Wildlife Sanctuary
  14. Phen Wildlife Sanctuary
  15. Sailana Wildlife Sanctuary
  16. Sardarpur Wildlife Sanctuary
  17. Singhori Wildlife Sanctuary
  18. Son Gharial Sanctuary
  19. Veerangana Durgavati Wildlife Sanctuary, 1996
  20. Pachmarhi wildlife Sanctuary
  21. kuno wildlife sanctuary
  22. Ratapani Wildlife sanctuary
  23. snajay-dubri wildlife sanctuary
  24. Gangau wildlife saanctuary

MaharashtraEdit

  1. Amba Barwa Wildlife Sanctuary, 1997
  2. Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary, 1986
  3. Aner Dam Wildlife Sanctuary
  4. Bhamragarh Wildlife Sanctuary, 1997
  5. Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary, 1985
  6. Bor Wildlife Sanctuary, 1970
  7. Bordharan Wildlife Sanctuary
  8. Chaprala Wildlife Sanctuary 1986
  9. Deolgaon-Rehkuri WLS
  10. Dhyanganga WLS 1997
  11. Gangewadi New Great Indian Bustard Wildlife Sanctuary
  12. Gautala Autramghat Sanctuary, 1986
  13. Ghodazari Wildlife Sanctuary
  14. Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary, 1979
  15. Jayakwadi Bird Sanctuary, 1986
  16. Kalsubai Harishchandragad Wildlife Sanctuary
  17. Karanja Sohol Wildlife Sanctuary, 2000
  18. Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary
  19. Karnala Bird Sanctuary, 1968
  20. Katepurna Wildlife Sanctuary, 1988
  21. Koka Wildlife Sanctuary, 2013
  22. Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary, 1985
  23. Lonar Wildlife Sanctuary, 2000
  24. Malvan Marine Wildlife Sanctuary
  25. Mansingdeo Wildlife Sanctuary2010
  26. Mayani Bird Sanctuary
  27. Mayureshwar Wildlife Sanctuary, 1997
  28. Melghat Wildlife Sanctuary, 1985
  29. Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary 2012
  30. Naigaon Mayur Wildlife Sanctuary 1994
  31. Nandur Madhameshwar Wildlife Sanctuary 1986
  32. Narnala Wildlife Sanctuary, 1997
  33. Nawegaon Wildlife Sanctuary
  34. New Bor Wildlife Sanctuary
  35. New Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary
  36. Painganga Wildlife Sanctuary, 1986
  37. Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary, 1986
  38. Radhanagari Wildlife Sanctuary
  39. Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary
  40. Sudhagad Wildlife Sanctuary, 2013
  41. Tamhini Wildlife Sanctuary, 2013
  42. Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary, 1970
  43. Thane Creek Flamingo Wildlife Sanctuary 2015
  44. Thillari Wildlife Sanctuary
  45. Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary
  46. Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary, 2003
  47. Umred-Kharngla Wildlife Sanctuary
  48. Wan Wildlife Sanctuary
  49. Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary, 1969
  50. Yedsi Ramling Ghat Wildlife Sanctuary

ManipurEdit

  1. Khongjaingamba Ching WLS, 2016
  2. Yangoupokpi-Lokchao WLS, 1989
  3. Kailam WLS
  4. Jiri-Makru WLS
  5. Bunning WLS
  6. Zeilad WLS
  7. Thinungei Bird Sanctuary

MeghalayaEdit

  1. Baghmara Pitcher Plant WLS
  2. Nongkhyllem WLS
  3. Siju WLS
  4. Narpuh WLS

MizoramEdit

  1. Dampa Tiger Reserve
  2. Khawnglung WLS
  3. Lengteng Wildlife Sanctuary
  4. Ngengpui WLS
  5. Pualreng WLS
  6. Tawi WLS
  7. Thorangtlang WLS
  8. Tokalo WLS

NagalandEdit

  1. Fakim WLS
  2. Puliebadze WLS
  3. Rangapahar WLS
  4. Singphan WLS

OdishaEdit

  1. Badrama Wildlife Sanctuary, 1962
  2. Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary, 1975
  3. Satkosia Gorge Wildlife Sanctuary, 1976
  4. Hadgarh Wildlife Sanctuary, 1978
  5. Nandankanan Wildlife Sanctuary, 1979
  6. Baisipalli Wildlife Sanctuary, 1981
  7. Kotgarh Wildlife Sanctuary, 1981
  8. Chandaka Elephant Sanctuary, 1982
  9. Khalasuni Wildlife Sanctuary, 1982
  10. Balukhand-Konark Wildlife Sanctuary, 1984
  11. Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary, 1984
  12. Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary, 1985
  13. Lakhari Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, 1985
  14. Nalbana Bird Sanctuary, 1987
  15. Sunabeda Tiger Reserve, 1988
  16. Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary, 1997
  17. Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary, 1992
  18. Kapilasa Wildlife Sanctuary, 2011
  19. Tikarpada Wildlife Sanctuary

PunjabEdit

  1. Abohar WLS
  2. Bir Aishvan WLS
  3. Bir Bhadson WLS
  4. Bir Bunerheri WLS
  5. Bir Dosanjh WLS
  6. Bir Gurdialpura WLS
  7. Bir Mehaswala WLS
  8. Bir Motibagh WLS
  9. Harike Lake WLS
  10. Jhajjar Bacholi WLS
  11. Kathlaur Kushlian WLS
  12. Takhni-Rehampur WLS
  13. Nangal WLS

PondicherryEdit

  1. Oussudu Bird Sanctuary, 2008

SikkimEdit

  1. Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary, 1977
  2. Fambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary, 1984
  3. Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary, 1984
  4. Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary, 1987
  5. Varsey Rhododendron Sanctuary, 1998
  6. Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary, 2002
  7. Kitam Bird Sanctuary, 2005

RajasthanEdit

  1. Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary, 1960
  2. Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary, 1971
  3. Tal Chhapar Sanctuary, 1971
  4. National Chambal Sanctuary, 1979
  5. Sita Mata Wildlife Sanctuary, 1979
  6. Phulwari ki Nal Wildlife Sanctuary, 1983
  7. Todgarh-Raoli Sanctuary, 1983
  8. Sajjangarh Wildlife Sanctuary, 1987
  9. Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary, 1988
  10. Bandh Baratha Wildlife Sanctuary
  11. Bhensrodgarh Wildlife Sanctuary
  12. Jaisamand Wildlife Sanctuary
  13. Jamwa Ramgarh Wildlife Sanctuary
  14. Kailadevi Wildlife Sanctuary
  15. Kesarbagh Wildlife Sanctuary
  16. Nahargarh Wildlife Sanctuary
  17. Ramgarh Vishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary
  18. Ramsagar Wildlife Sanctuary
  19. Sawaimadhopur Wildlife Sanctuary
  20. Sawai Man Singh Wildlife Sanctuary
  21. Shergarh Wildlife Sanctuary
  22. Van Vihar Wildlife Sanctuary

Tamil NaduEdit

  1. Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary, 1936
  2. Mudumalai National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, 1942
  3. Point Calimere Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary, 1967
  4. Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary, 1976
  5. Kalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve, 1976
  6. Vettangudi Bird Sanctuary, 1977
  7. Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary, 1980
  8. Vallanadu Wildlife Sanctuary, 1987
  9. Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary, 1988
  10. Karikili Bird Sanctuary, 1989
  11. Chitrangudi Bird Sanctuary, 1989
  12. Kanjirankulam Bird Sanctuary, 1989
  13. Vaduvoor Bird Sanctuary, 1991
  14. Udayamarthandapuram Bird Sanctuary, 1991
  15. Koonthankulam Bird Sanctuary, 1994
  16. Vellode Birds Sanctuary, 1997
  17. Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary, 1999
  18. Kanyakumari Wildlife Sanctuary, 2002
  19. Sathyamangalam Wildlife Sanctuary, 2008
  20. Kodaikanal Wildlife Sanctuary, 2013
  21. Cauvery North Wildlife Sanctuary, 2014
  22. Oussudu Lake Bird Sanctuary, 2015
  23. Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary, 2016
  24. Gangaikondam Spotted Dear WLS
  25. Melaselvanoor-Keelaselvanoor WLS
  26. Mundanthurai WLS
  27. Nellai WLS
  28. Theerthangal WLS
  29. Sakkarakottai WLS

TelanganaEdit

  1. Pocharam Wildlife Sanctuary, 1952
  2. Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary, 1952
  3. Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary, 1953
  4. Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary, 1965
  5. Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary, 1977
  6. Manjira Wildlife Sanctuary, 1978
  7. Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve, 1978
  8. Shivaram Wildlife Sanctuary, 1978
  9. Pranahita Wildlife Sanctuary, 1980

TripuraEdit

  1. Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary, 1987
  2. Gumti Wildlife Sanctuary, 1988
  3. Rowa Wildlife Sanctuary, 1988
  4. Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary, 1988

Uttar PradeshEdit

  1. Chandra Prabha Wildlife Sanctuary, 1957
  2. Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary, 1972
  3. Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary, 1975
  4. Ranipur Sanctuary, 1977
  5. National Chambal Sanctuary, 1979
  6. Bakhira Sanctuary, 1980
  7. Kaimoor Wildlife Sanctuary, 1982
  8. Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary, 1986
  9. Samaspur Bird Sanctuary, 1987
  10. Sohagi Barwa Wildlife Sanctuary, 1987
  11. Kachhua Sanctuary, 1989
  12. Okhla Sanctuary, 1990
  13. Saman Bird Sanctuary, 1990
  14. Sandi Bird Sanctuary, 1990
  15. Vijai Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary, 1990
  16. Patna Bird Sanctuary, 1991
  17. Suhelva Sanctuary, 1998
  18. Lakh Bahosi Sanctuary
  19. Mahavir Swami Wildlife Sanctuary
  20. Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary
  21. Parvati Arga Bird Sanctuary
  22. Sur Sarovar Sanctuary
  23. Surha Tal Bird Sanctuary
  24. Turtle WLS

UttarakhandEdit

  1. Govind Pashu Vihar Wildlife Sanctuary, 1955
  2. Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary, 1972
  3. Askot Musk Deer Sanctuary, 1986
  4. Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary, 1987
  5. Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary, 1988
  6. Mussoorie Wildlife Sanctuary, 1993
  7. Nandhaur Wildlife Sanctuary, 2012

West BengalEdit

  1. Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary, 1976
  2. Haliday Island Wildlife Sanctuary, 1976
  3. Lothian Island Wildlife Sanctuary, 1976
  4. Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary, 1976
  5. Sajnakhali Wildlife Sanctuary, 1976
  6. Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary, 1976
  7. Ballabhpur Wildlife Sanctuary, 1977
  8. Bethuadahari Wildlife Sanctuary, 1980
  9. Bibhutibhushan Wildlife Sanctuary, 1980
  10. Ramnabagan Wildlife Sanctuary, 1981
  11. Chintamoni Kar Bird Sanctuary, 1982
  12. Jore Pokhri Wildlife Sanctuary, 1985
  13. Raiganj Wildlife Sanctuary, 1985
  14. Buxa Tiger Reserve, 1986

See alsoEdit

ReferencesEdit

  1. ↑ "What is the difference between Wildlife Sanctuaries and National Parks". India Today. Retrieved 25 July 2021.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change, Government of India (2017). "Protected Area Network". ENVIS Centre on Wildlife & Protected Areas. Retrieved 13 December 2018.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  3. ↑ Puru (19 November 2015). "Vedanthangal—India's oldest bird sanctuary". Times Group. Times of India. Retrieved 16 June 2021.

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