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Kappatagudda Wildlife Sanctuary

Kappatagudda Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary located in Gadag district in the Indian state of Karnataka. It was formed in 2019 and it spans 244.15 km2 (94.27 sq mi) over dry deciduous hills across Gadag, Mundargi, and Shirahatti taluks. Biodiversity Flora The sanctuary features dry deciduous vegetation dominated by teak, Butea monosperma, acacia scrub, and native grasses like Cymbopogon spp. Riparian patches exist alongside seasonal streams. A SACON–WII study confirmed the presence of 18 mammal species, including wolves, striped hyenas, jungle and rusty-spotted cats, small and large antelopes (blackbuck, chinkara, four‑horned antelope), and wild boar. Over 180 bird species have been documented. Notable species include Indian peafowl, plum-headed parakeet, crested serpent eagle, and larks and pipits typical of arid habitats. In February 2025, the rare White‑Naped Tit (Parus nuchalis) was observed, highlighting the sanctuary's scrub‑thorn habitat importance. Conservation and threats In October 2024, the Karnataka Wildlife Board deferred 28 mining licence applications within 10 km of the sanctuary, following objections and environmentalist concerns over buffer-zone violations. Local activists rallied in November 2024 against buffer-zone reduction proposals, citing violations of the Wildlife Protection Act and lack of public consultation. In early 2025, forest officials launched phase‑2 of a survey using camera‑traps and grid-based monitoring, successfully confirming presence of wolves, leopards, porcupines, and various carnivores—also helping deter illegal activity. Tourism In December 2023, forest authorities released an annual wildlife-themed calendar featuring local species—an initiative to boost awareness and tourism. Plans for jungle lodges and safari facilities by mid-2024 aim to replicate models from Bandipur and Dandeli, though infrastructure development is being paced to minimize ecological impact. References
Adichunchanagiri Peacock Wildlife Sanctuary

Adichunchanagiri Peacock Wildlife Sanctuary—also called Mayuravana ("Peafowl Forest") is a protected area situated in the Adichunchanagiri Hills near the Chunchunagiri Temple in Nagamangala Taluk, Mandya district in the Indian state of Karnataka. It along with Choolannuar are the only sanctuary in India declared specifically for the protection of the Indian peafowl. History and designation It was established in 1981 and covers an areaof 0.94 km2. On 5 August 2024, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav announced in the Lok Sabha that Adichunchanagiri in Karnataka (and Choolannuar in Kerala) had been formally declared as Peacock Sanctuaries. He also noted the establishment of dedicated peacock breeding and conservation centres to bolster wild populations. Geography and habitat The 217-acre (0.88 km²) sanctuary consists of undulating granite tors, tropical dry deciduous scrub and southern thorn scrub. Five seasonal streams and three perennial waterholes support both peafowl and other wildlife. Pockets of native Vachellia, Albizia, Terminalia, Azadirachta and Ficus persist amidst former eucalyptus plantations. Biodiversity Designated an Important Bird Area, it supports 59 species of dry-zone scrub birds, notably a thriving population of Indian peafowl. Other key species include yellow-throated bulbul (Pycnonotus xantholaemus), small green-billed malkoha (Phaenicophaeus viridirostris), white-cheeked barbet (Psilopogon viridis), Loten's sunbird (Cinnyris lotenius) and Jerdon's nightjar (Caprimulgus atripennis). Despite its small size, the sanctuary hosts sloth bear (Melursus ursinus), blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra), bonnet macaque, fruit bat, jungle cat, a hare, and common mongoose. A 1991 survey by Prasad et al. documented this diversity and praised temple authorities' role in wildlife protection. Conservation and management Pilgrim visitation peaks during festivals (up to 50,000 devotees), placing pressure on edible shrubs like Securinega leucopyrus. Temple trustees and the Forest Department regulate pilgrim movement and village livestock grazing to mitigate habitat disturbance. In August 2024, the Central Government's formal declaration under Section 18 of the Wildlife Protection Act enhanced legal protection and increased funding for habitat restoration and anti-poaching patrols. Tourism and access Open daily 08:00–17:00. Best visited October–March. Accessible by road: ~110 km from Bengaluru via NH 75 to Nagamangala, then 12 km on local roads. No accommodation within sanctuary; nearest lodging at Nagamangala and Chunchanagiri Matha guesthouses. References External links Adichunchanagiri Peacock Sanctuary – Karnataka Tourism IBA factsheet – BirdLife International News On AIR report on Sanctuary declaration
Distrito de Kollam

Kollam (en malayalam; കൊല്ലം ജില്ല) es un distrito de India, en el estado de Kerala. Comprende una superficie de 2498 km². Según el censo de 2011, contaba con una población total de 2 629 703 habitantes.​ El centro administrativo es la ciudad de Kollam. Dos tercios de la población son hinduistas (64.42%), habiendo minorías destacables de musulmanes (19.3%) y cristianos (16%).​ El malabar es el único idioma hablado en la mayor parte del distrito, aunque en la capital distrital está también extendido el tamil. La alfabetización alcanza al 94.09% de la población.​ Organización territorial Se divide en seis talukas: Kollam (con capital en Paravur), Karunagappalli, Kunnathur (con capital en Sasthamkotta), Kottarakkara, Punalur y Pathanapuram.​ En cuanto a la autonomía local específica de las ciudades, la capital Kollam posee el estatus de corporación municipal desde 2000, mientras que otras cuatro ciudades funcionan como municipios: Paravur, Karunagappally, Punalur y Kottarakkara.​ Referencias Enlaces externos Sitio web oficial.
Quilon (district)

Le district de Quilon est l'un des quatorze districts de l'État du Kerala en Inde. Géographie Le district est au sud de l’État et est côtier de la Mer des Laquedives avec Nindakara comme port principal jusqu'aux Ghats occidentaux. Son chef-lieu est la ville de Quilon. Le district est d'une superficie de 2 492 km2 dont près d'un tiers est couvert par le lac de Sasthamkotta. Sa population de 2 635 575 habitants, est rurale à 54,95 %. Climat D'une température stable au cours de l'année, entre 25 et 32 °C de moyenne, sous ce climat tropical, la mousson est présente entre juin et septembre. Végétation Le district est l'un des plus grands centres de production de la noix de cajou, elle abrite aussi la réserve de biosphère d'Agasthyamalai, les marais de Ashtamudi et un projet d'écotourisme à Thanmala. Irrigation Les deux principaux cours d'eau sont l'Ithikkara et la Kallada, cette dernière est aménagée par le barrage de Thenmala. Administration Le district de Kollam est depuis 1957 une subdivision du Kerala et est formé de cinq Taluks : Pathanapuram, Kunnathur, Kottarakkara, Karunagappally et Kollam. Les langues officielles y sont le malayalam, l'anglais et le tamoul. Transport Le district a vingt-deux gares et cent trente-deux kilomètres de voies ferrées, il est desservi par les autoroutes 47, 220 et 744. Les villes de Kollam et Alleppey sont reliées par un service fluvial régulier. Références Voir aussi Article lié Liste des districts du Kerala Liens externes Site officiel Portail de l’Inde
Kollam (district)

Kollam is een district van de Indiase staat Kerala. Het district telt 2.584.118 inwoners (2001) en heeft een oppervlakte van 2498 km². Het ligt rond de havenstad Kollam. Geschiedenis en toerisme Het gebied rond Kollam heeft een lange geschiedenis van handel en diplomatieke relaties met het Midden-Oosten en China. Het was onderdeel van het koninkrijk van Travancore, samen met het huidige district Pathanamthitta en delen van het huidige Alappuzha. Het is een district aan de rand van de Backwaters van Kerala, met een 8-uur durende boottocht naar Alappuzha. Thangassery is een oude haven en onderdeel van de stad Kollam met strand en vissershaven. De oude Tangasseri Infant Jesus Church, gebouwd door Portugezen in 1614, is helaas in 2006 gesloopt om vervangen te worden door een nieuwere. Het Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary is een natuurgebied van 172 km² met vochtig tropisch bos. Het ligt in de West-Ghats rond het stuwmeer van Parappar. Economie De economie van het district Kollam is divers. Het is van oorsprong sterk gericht op de aanwezige grondstoffen. De kenniseconomie wordt er ook ontwikkeld. Belangrijk in de economie zijn nog de aanwezige grondstoffen van cashewnoten, kokosvezel, klei en hout. De Kerala State Cashew Development Corporation verwerkt met een dertigtal fabrieken de oogst van cashewnoten. Kollam is een centrum van melkveehouderij, met 65 co-operaties. Neendakara en Tangasseri zijn de grotere vissershavens van Kollam, naast de vissersdorpen aan de kust en in het binnenland. Van 1953 tot 1961 was Neendakara de vestigingsplaats van het Indo-Norwegian Fisheries Community project, totdat dit naar Kochi verhuisde. Nu is op deze plaats in Neendakara het Kerala Maritime Institute gevestigd, met onder andere een scheepswerf en een zeevaartschool. Industrie Bij Chavara aan de kust is in 1908 een afzetting van zand met zware mineralen ontdekt met onder andere titanium oxide als bruikbaar deel. Het zand is de verweerde versie van een erts in de West-Ghats. Als zand is het eenvoudiger te gebruiken dan het erts zelf. De Kerala Mineral and Metal fabriek wint de titanium oxide uit het zand. Dit oxide zelf wordt gebruikt als een bekend wit pigment in bijvoorbeeld verf. Het wordt ook omgezet in het metaal titanium voor de luchtvaartindustrie. De Kerala Ceramics fabriek in Kundara wint kaolien, een grondstof voor bijvoorbeeld porselein. De Kerala Premo Pipe fabriek maakte van 1961 tot 1993 rioolpijpen. Een herstart voor de fabricage van pvc-pijpen is overwogen. Externe link Website van het district Kollam , Kerala
Коллам (округ)

Ко́ллам (малаял. കൊല്ലം ജില്ല; англ. Kollam) — округ в индийском штате Керала. Административный центр — город Коллам. История Образован 1 ноября 1956 года. География Расположен в южной части штата, на западе омывается Аравийским морем, граничит с округами Аллеппи (на северо-западе), Патанамтитта (на северо-западе), Тируванантапурам (на юге) и штатом Тамилнад (на востоке). На территории округа расположено Аштамуди, второе по величине озеро штата, а также пресноводное озеро Састхамкотта. Крупнейшая река — Каллада. Площадь — 2498 км². Леса округа занимают территорию 81 438 га. В 66 км от города Коллам находится заповедник Шендуруни. В административном отношении делится на 5 талуков, которые включают 104 деревни. Население По данным всеиндийской переписи 2001 года население округа составляло 2 584 118 человек. Уровень грамотности взрослого населения составлял 91,2 % (94,4 % мужчин и 88,2 % женщин), что значительно выше среднеиндийского уровня (59,5 %). Доля городского населения составляла 18 %. Индуизм исповедуют 65,2 % населения; мусульмане составляют 18,3 %, христиане — 16,4 %. Транспорт На территории округа нет аэропортов, ближайший находится в городе Тривандрум, примерно в 65 км от Коллама. Имеется 132 км железных дорог, которые включают 22 станции.
Therthangal Bird Sanctuary

Therthangal Bird Sanctuary is a bird sanctuary in Ramanathapuram district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Established in 2010, it is spread across an area of 29.295 ha (72.39 acres). It has been designated as a protected Ramsar site since 2024. Geography Therthangal bird sanctuary is located in Ramanathapuram district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Established in 2010, it is spread across an area of 29.295 ha (72.39 acres). It is a protected area under the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972. The wetland ecosystem is fed by small rivulets from the Vaigai and Gundar rivers. The tank gets water only during the rainy seasons, and it served primarily as a source of water for agriculture purposes. It has been designated as a protected Ramsar site since 2024. Flora and fauna The area consists of about 133 species of plants including a large number of Acacia nilotica trees, most of which were planted by the Tamil Nadu Forest Department and serves as the main nest-supporting trees. About 96 species of birds have been recored in the sanctuary, including the endangered Egyptian vulture and the Indian spotted eagle. The sanctuary lies on the Central Asian Flyway, an important bird migration route, and serves as a temporary refuge for a large number of migratory birds including grebes, pelicans, cormorants, darters, herons, egrets, bitterns, and storks. The wetlands are also home to seven mammal, 11 reptile, six amphibian, and various insect species. See also List of birds of Tamil Nadu List of wildlife sanctuaries of India References External links
Sakkarakottai Bird Sanctuary

Sakkarakottai Bird Sanctuary is a bird sanctuary in Ramanathapuram district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Established in 2012, it is spread across an area of 230.49 ha (569.6 acres). It has been designated as a protected Ramsar site since 2024. Geography Sakkarakottai bird sanctuary is located in Ramanathapuram district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Established in 2012, it is spread across an area of 230.49 ha (569.6 acres). It is a protected area under the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972. The wetland ecosystem is fed by small rivulets during the rainy seasons. The water rich with nutrients augmented by bird droppings served primarily as a source of water for agriculture purposes. It has been designated as a protected Ramsar site since 2024. Flora and fauna The area consists of about 165 species of plants including a number of Acacia nilotica trees, most of which were planted by the Tamil Nadu Forest Department and serves as the main nest-supporting trees. About 124 species of birds have been recorded in the sanctuary, including Egyptian vulture, Indian spotted eagle, Black-headed ibis, Spot-billed pelican, Oriental Darter, Asian woolly-necked stork, and Pallid harrier. The wetlands are also home to 10 mammal, 14 reptile, eight amphibian, and various insect species. See also List of birds of Tamil Nadu List of wildlife sanctuaries of India References External links
Хайдарабад

Хайдарабад или Хайдерабад (на телугу: హైదరాబాదు; на урду: حیدر آباد), е столицата и най-големият град на щата Телангана, Югоизточна Индия. Градът има население от 6 809 970 жители, градската агломерация – 7 749 334 към 2011 г. Общата площ е 625 km². Основан е през 1592 г. Побратимени градове Брисбън, Австралия Източници
Hyderabad (Indien)

For alternative betydninger, se Hyderabad. (Se også artikler, som begynder med Hyderabad) Hyderabad er en by i delstaten Telangana i Indien. Byen er fælles hovedstad for delstaterne Telangana og Andhra Pradesh. Hyderabad havde 6.809.970 indbyggere i 2011 og er centrum for det sjette største urbane område i Indien. 40 % af indbyggerne er muslimer. Regner man forstæderne med har byen 7.749.334 indbyggere. Hyderabad ligger centralt på Deccans højslette, ved floden Musi. Byen har mange moskeer og paladser, en zoologisk have og flere museer. Byens industri omfatter produktion af tekstiler, tobak, glas, papir og sukker. Historie Hyderabad er en gammel by. Den blev grundlagt i år 1589 som hovedstad i kongedømmet Golconda. Da riget begyndte at splittes op i mindre områder, opstod der krig i byen. Byen blev angrebet flere gange, før den kom under britisk beskyttelse, og byen blev en fyrstestat. I 1947 nægtede Hyderabad at slutte sig til Indien, men i september 1948 blev byen besat af indiske tropper. Byen blev omorganiseret fra fyrstestat til bystatus i 1956. Kultur I Hyderabad ligger kunstmuseet Salar Jung Museum, der åbnede i 1951 i en del af Diwan Deodi-paladset, men fra 1968 flyttede til en ny museumsbygning. Referencer Eksterne henvisninger GHMC, Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation Andhra Pradesh Government Arkiveret 12. maj 2011 hos Wayback Machine Hyderabad Arkiveret 13. marts 2015 hos Wayback Machine Der er for få eller ingen kildehenvisninger i denne artikel, hvilket er et problem. Du kan hjælpe ved at angive troværdige kilder til de påstande, som fremføres i artiklen.
Hyderabad (Indija)

Hyderabad (prije nazivan Bhagyanagar) je grad u Indiji, glavni i najnaseljeniji grad indijske države Telangana. Prema procjenama grad imao oko 7 milijuna stanovnika. Grad je 1591. na obali rijeke Musi osnovao tadašnji vladar regije Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, koji je dao i izgraditit džamiju Charminar. Hyderabad je poznat po svojoj bogatoj povjesti, kulturi i arhitekturi, koje karakterizira položaj na granici Sjeverne i Južne Indije, kao i multikulturalnoj prirodi u zemljopisnom, religijskom i intelektualnom smislu. Hyderabad je danas (2009.) brzo razvijajući grad, moderno središte novih tehnologija kao što su informatičke tehnologije i biotehnologije. U gradu se nalazi i najveći filmski studio na svijetu Ramoji Film City kao i druga najveća filmska industrija u Indiji Telugu Film Industry popularno znana kao Tollywood. Etimologija Popularna teorija o imenu grada govori tome da se je osnivač grada, Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, zaljubio u lokalnu djevojku koja se je zvala Bhagmathi ili Bhagyavathi, pa je grad prema njoj dobio prvotno ime Bhagyanagaram. Nakon njenog prijealza na islam, promijenila je ime u Hyder Mahal, te je grad preimenovan u Hyderabad.
Hyderabad, India

Hyderabad este capitala statului Telangana și capitala de jure a statului Andhra Pradesh din India. Personalități născute aici Satya Nadella (n. 1967), om de afaceri, director al Microsoft; Diana Hayden (n. 1973), actriță, fotomodel; Sushmita Sen (n. 1975), actriță și fotomodel. Note Vezi și Listă de orașe din India Lista celor mai populate arii metropolitane din India Legături externe Materiale media legate de Hyderabad la Wikimedia Commons Site web oficial Hyderabad? Hyderabad!, 9 iunie 2008, Mihaela Stanescu, Descoperă
Hiderabad

Hiderabad (ISO: Haidarābād, teluško: [ˈɦaɪ̯daɾaːbaːd] , urdujsko: [ˈɦɛːdəɾaːbaːd]) je velemesto na severnem delu juga Indije, glavno mesto federativne države Telangana, ki stoji ob reki Musi na Dekanski planoti. S 6,9 milijona prebivalcev ožjega mestnega območja (po popisu leta 2011) je četrto največje mesto v Indiji, metropolitansko območje pa je z 9,7 milijona prebivalcev šesto največje. Večina sosesk je posejana po hribovitem ozemlju okrog množice umetnih jezer severno od središča mesta, med njimi je znano denimo jezero Husein Sagar. Mesto je zgodovinsko znano po industriji biserov, zdaj pa je pomembno raziskovalno, industrijsko, izobraževalno in finančno središče regije. Pod britansko vladavino je Hiderabad služil kot prestolnica istoimenske knežje države, po osamosvojitvi Indije pa glavno mesto novoustanovljene federativne države Andra Pradeš. Takrat je bila v mestu vzpostavljena tudi zimska rezidenca predsednika Indije. Leta 2014 je bilo ozemlje novoustanovljene države Telangana izločeno iz ozemlja Andra Pradeša, Hiderabad pa je po začasni, 10 let veljavni ureditvi služil kot glavno mesto obeh. Sklici Zunanje povezave Predstavnosti o temi Hiderabad v Wikimedijini zbirki Uradno spletno mesto
Hyderabad

Hyderabad är en stad i Indien. Den är huvudstad för delstaten Telangana och var under en övergångsperiod (fram till 2024) även de jure huvudstad för delstaten Andhra Pradesh. Den är en av landets största städer, med cirka 6,7 miljoner invånare vid folkräkningen 2011. Storstadsområdet beräknas ha cirka 9,5 miljoner invånare 2018. Den största förorten är Secunderabad. Hyderabad grundades 1591 av Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, den femte sultanen i Qutb Shahi-dynastin. Han byggde också stadens mest kända landmärke, moskén Charminar. Under perioden 1724–1948 var Hyderabad huvudstad i det självständiga furstendömet Hyderabad som styrdes av Nizamdynastin. Staden präglas av såväl rik kultur och gamla anor, som av dynamisk industriell utveckling. Framträdande branscher är informationsteknik, bioteknik, läkemedel, filmindustri och byggindustri. Centrala universitetet är ett universitet i Hyderabad. Universitetet grundades 1974 och anses höra till de mer framstående i Indien idag. Källor Externa länkar Wikimedia Commons har media som rör Hyderabad.
Manora Fort, Thanjavur

The Manora Fort is situated 20 km (12 mi) away from Pattukkottai, Tamil Nadu, India and 60 km (37 mi) away from Thanjavur. The fort was built by Maratha ruler Serfoji II in 1814–1815 to commemorate the successful advance of the British over Napoléon Bonaparte. It is an eight-storeyed, hexagonal tower, which is 23 m high overlooking the Bay of Bengal. The fort derives its name Manora, from the word Minaret. In December 2004, five monuments including the fort were damaged in the Indian Ocean tsunami. It was planned in 2007 by the State Tourism Department to renovate the structure and improve its infrastructure by building several additional facilities including upgrading the children's park and building a tourist's shed. History The fort was built by Tanjavur Maratha ruler Serfoji II (1777-1832 CE) in 1814–1815 to commemorate the successful advance of the British over Napoléon Bonaparte (15 August 1769 – 5 May 1821) in the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. The fort acted as a residence for the royal family and also as a light-house. Architecture The fort is located in 20 km (12 mi) away from Pattukkottai and 65 km (40 mi) away from Thanjavur in a place called Sarabendrarajanpattinam in shores of Bay of Bengal. The word Manora is believed to be derived from the word minar meaning tower. The fort is hexagonal structure and has eight storeys, raising to a height of 75 ft (23 m) tapering to its top. The tower is surrounded by a wall and a moat ant it resembles a fort. The monument looks like a pagoda, with arched windows, circular staircase and eaves separating one storey from the other. Renovation in modern times The restoration and conservation of the monument was started in 2000 and completed in 2003. Tourists are allowed access up to the second level of the fort. A considerable part of the fort was damaged during the Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004. The Tamil Nadu state Tourism Development Corporation allocated ₹3,195,000 (US$33,000) for improving the infrastructure around the fort. The project was to develop children's park to have additional facilities, provide additional lighting, install display boards, plant saplings along the road, lay new road from Sethu Road to the fort and modify thatched umbrella roof structures on the beach. The fort is one of the most prominent tourist attractions in the district. References
University of Mysore

Die University of Mysore ist eine indische Universität in Mysore (Mysuru). Gegründet wurde die Universität am 27. Juli 1916. Der Wahlspruch der Universität lautet: „Nothing is equal to knowledge“ und „I always uphold the truth“. Das Oriental Research Institute ist Teil der Universität. Hochschullehrer der Universität (Auswahl) U. R. Ananthamurthy (1932–2014), Schriftsteller S. Radhakrishnan (1888–1975), Philosoph H. V. Nanjundaiah Gopal Swarup Pathak (1896–1982), Jurist und Politiker K. V. Puttappa (1904–1994), Dichter, Schriftsteller, Dramatiker, Kritiker und Philosoph Ehemalige berühmte Studenten (Auswahl) R. K. Laxman (1921–2015), Karikaturist, Illustrator und Humorist Ram Madhav Mysore Manjunath Jagadeesh Moodera (* 1950), Physiker N. R. Narayana Murthy (* 1946), Unternehmer C. N. R. Rao (* 1934), Chemiker S. K. Venkataranga, Rechtsanwalt Akhilesh Yadav (* 1973), Chief Minister von Uttar Pradesh Arshad Jamil, ehemaliger Richter in Uttarakhand Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev Weblinks Offizielle Website der University of Mysore Einzelnachweise