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Wildlife sanctuaries of India


Wildlife sanctuaries of India are classified as IUCN Category IV protected areas. Between 1936 and 2016, 543 wildlife sanctuaries were established in the country that cover 118,918km2 (45,914sqmi) as of 2017.[1] Among these, the 50 tiger reserves are governed by Project Tiger, and are of special significance for the conservation of the Bengal tiger.
List of Wildlife Sanctuaries
Wildlife Sanctuaries have been established in:[1]
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Arial Island WLS
Bamboo Island WLS
Barren Island WLS
Battimalv Island WLS
Belle Island WLS
Benett Island WLS
Bingham Island WLS
Blister Island WLS
Bluff Island WLS
Bondoville Island WLS
Brush Island WLS
Buchanan Island WLS
Chanel Island WLS
Cinque Islands WLS
Clyde Island WLS
Cone Island WLS
Curlew (B.P.) Island WLS
Curlew Island WLS
Cuthbert Bay WLS
Defence Island WLS
Dot Island WLS
Dottrell Island WLS
Duncan Island WLS
East Island WLS
East of Inglis Island WLS
Egg Island WLS
Elat Island WLS
Entrance Island WLS
Gander Island WLS
Girjan Island WLS
Galathea Bay WLS
Goose Island WLS
Hump Island WLS
Interview Island WLS
James Island WLS
Jungle Island WLS
Kwangtung Island WLS
Kyd Island WLS
Landfall Island WLS
Latouche Island WLS
Lohabarrack (Saltwater Crocodile) WLS
Mangrove Island WLS
Mask Island WLS
Mayo Island WLS
Megapode Island WLS
Montogemery Island WLS
Narcondam Island WLS
North Brother Island WLS
North Island WLS
North Reef Island WLS
Oliver Island WLS
Orchid Island WLS
Ox Island WLS
Oyster Island-I WLS
Oyster Island-II WLS
Paget Island WLS
Parkinson Island WLS
Passage Island WLS
Patric Island WLS
Peacock Island WLS
Pitman Island WLS
Point Island WLS
Potanma Islands WLS
Ranger Island WLS
Reef Island WLS
Roper Island WLS
Ross Island WLS
Rowe Island WLS
Sandy Island WLS
Sea Serpent Island WLS
Shark Island WLS
Shearme Island WLS
Sir Hugh Rose Island WLS
Sisters Island WLS
Snake Island-I WLS
Snake Island-II WLS
South Brother Island WLS
South Reef Island WLS
South Sentinel Island WLS
Spike Island-I WLS
Spike Island-II WLS
Stoat Island WLS
Surat Island WLS
Swamp Island WLS
Table (Delgarno) Island WLS
Table (Excelsior) Island WLS
Talabaicha Island WLS
Temple Island WLS
Tillongchang Island WLS
Tree Island WLS
Trilby Island WLS
Tuft Island WLS
Turtle Islands WLS
West Island WLS
Wharf Island WLS
White Cliff Island WLS
Andhra Pradesh
Kolleru Bird Sanctuary,1953
Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary, 1976
Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary, 1976
Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary, 1978
Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve, 1978
Sri Venkateswara National Park, 1985
Rollapadu Wildlife Sanctuary, 1988
Sri Lankamalleswara Wildlife Sanctuary,1988
Krishna Wildlife Sanctuary, 1989
Koundinya Wildlife Sanctuary, 1990
Gundla Brahmeswaram Wildlife Sanctuary, 1990
Sri Penusila Narasimha Wildlife Sanctuary, 1997
Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary, 2002
Arunachal Pradesh
Pakke Tiger Reserve, 1977
D'Ering Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary, 1978
Itanagar Wildlife Sanctuary, 1978
Mahao Wildlife Sanctuary, 1980
Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary, 1989
Sessa Orchid Sanctuary, 1989
Kamlang Wildlife Sanctuary, 1989
Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary, 1991
Kane Wildlife Sanctuary, 1991
Tale Wildlife Sanctuary, 1995
Yordi Rabe Supse Wildlife Sanctuary, 1996
Assam
Amchang WLS
Barail WLS
Barnadi Wildlife Sanctuary
Bherjan-Borajan-Padumoni WLS
Burachapori WLS
Chakrashila WLS
Deepor Beel WLS
Dihing Patkai WLS
East Karbi Anglong WLS
Garampani WLS
Hollongapar Gibbon WLS
Lawkhowa WLS
Marat Longri WLS
Nambor WLS
Nambor Doigrung WLS
Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
Pani-Dihing Bird WLS
Sonai Rupai WLS
Bihar
Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary, 1976
Gautam Budha Wildlife Sanctuary, 1976
Pant Wildlife Sanctuary, 1978
Udaypur Wildlife Sanctuary, 1978
Valmiki National Park, 1978
Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary, 1982
Nagi Dam Wildlife Sanctuary, 1987
Nakti Dam Wildlife Sanctuary, 1987
Kanwar Lake Bird Sanctuary, 1989
Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary, 1990
Kusheshwar Asthan Bird Sanctuary, 1994
Barela Jheel Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, 1997
Rajauli Wildlife Sanctuary
Chandigarh
City Birds WLS
Sukhna Lake WLS
Chhattisgarh
Sitanadi Wildlife Sanctuary, 1974
Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary, 1975
Badalkhol Wildlife Sanctuary, 1975
Tamor Pingla Wildlife Sanctuary, 1978
Semarsot Wildlife Sanctuary, 1978
Bhairamgarh Wildlife Sanctuary, 1983
Bhoramdev Wildlife Sanctuary, 2001
Sarangarh-Gomardha WLS
Pamed Wild Buffalo WLS
Udanti Wild Buffalo WLS
Dadra Nagar Haveli
Dadra and Nagar Haveli WLS
Daman and Diu
Fudam Wildlife Sanctuary, 1991
Delhi
Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary, 1992
Goa
Bhagwan Mahavir Sanctuary, 1967
Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary, 1968
Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary, 1969
Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, 1988
Madei Wildlife Sanctuary, 1999
Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary, 1999
Haryana
Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary, 1986
Chhilchhila Wildlife Sanctuary, 1986
Abubshahar Wildlife Sanctuary, 1987
Bir Shikargah Wildlife Sanctuary, 1987
Nahar Wildlife Sanctuary, 1987
Khaparwas Wildlife Sanctuary, 1991
Kalesar National Park, 1996
Khol Hi-Raitan Wildlife Sanctuary, 2004
Gujarat
Gir Wildlife Sanctuary, 1965
Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary, 1969
Wild Ass Wildlife Sanctuary, 1973
Jessore Sloth Bear Sanctuary, 1978
Barda Wildlife Sanctuary, 1979
Gulf of Kachchh Marine National Park, 1980
Hingolgadh Nature Reserve, 1980
Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary, 1981
Ratanmahal Sloth Bear Sactuary, 1982
Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary, 1982
Kutch Desert Wildlife Sanctuary, 1986
Gaga Wildlife Sanctuary, 1988
Thol Bird Sanctuary, 1988
Rampara Vidi Wildlife Sanctuary, 1988
Porbandar Birds Sanctuary, 1988
Balaram Ambaji Wildlife Sanctuary, 1989
Paniya Wildlife Sanctuary, 1989
Purna Wildlife Sanctuary, 1990
Jambughoda Wildlife Sanctuary, 1990
Narayan Sarovar Sanctuary, 1995
Kutch Bustard Sanctuary, 1995
Mitiyala Wildlife Sanctuary, 2004
Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary, 2008
Himachal Pradesh
Bandli WLS
Chail WLS
Chandratal WLS
Churdhar WLS
Daranghati WLS
Dhauladhar WLS
Gamgul Siyabehi WLS
Kais WLS
Kalatop-Khajjiar WLS
Kanawar WLS
Khokhan WLS
Kibber WLS
Kugti WLS
Lippa Asrang WLS
Majathal WLS
Manali WLS
Nargu WLS
Pong Dam Lake WLS
Renuka WLS
Rupi Bhaba WLS
Sainj WLS
Sangla Valley (Rakchham Chitkul) WLS
Sech Tuan Nala WLS
Shikari Devi WLS
Shimla Water Catchment WLS
Talra WLS
Tirthan WLS
Tundah WLS
Jammu and Kashmir
Baltal-Thajwas WLS
Changthang Cold Desert WLS
Gulbarga WLS
Hirapora WLS
Hokersar WLS
Jasrota WLS
Karakoram (Nubra Shyok) WLS
Lachipora WLS
Limber WLS
Nandni WLS
Overa Aru WLS
Rajparian  (Daksum) WLS
Ramnagar Rakha WLS
Surinsar Mansar WLS
Trikuta WLS
Jharkhand
Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary, 1976
Hazaribag Wildlife Sanctuary, 1976
Gautam Buddha WLS
Koderma WLS
Lawalong WLS
Mahauadanr WLS
Palamau Tiger Reserve
Palkot WLS
Parasnath WLS
Topchanchi WLS
Udhwa Lake WLS
Karnataka
Adichunchunagiri WLS
Arabithittu WLS
Attiveri Bird Sanctuary
Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary
Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary
Biligiriranga Hills
Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary
Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary
Chincholi WLS
Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary
Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary
Ghataprabha
Gudavi Bird Sanctuary
Gudekote Sloth Bear WLS
Malai Mahadeshwara Wildlife Sanctuary
Melkote Temple Wildlife Sanctuary
Mookambika WLS
Nugu WLS
Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary
Ranibennur Blackbuck Sanctuary
Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary
Ramadevara Betta Vulture WLS
Rangayyanadurga Four-horned antelope
Sharavati Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
Shettihalli WLS
Someshwara Wildlife Sanctuary
Talakaveri Wildlife Sanctuary
Jogimatti WLS
Thimlapura WLS
Yadahalli Chinkara WLS
Kerala
Aralam WLS
Chimmony WLS
Chinnar WLS
Chulannur Peafowl WLS
Idukki WLS
Kottiyoor WLS
Kurinjimala WLS
Malabar WLS
Mangalavanam Bird WLS
Neyyar WLS
Parambikulam WLS
Peechi-Vazhani WLS
Peppara WLS
Periyar WLS
Shendurney WLS
Thattekad Bird WLS
Wayanad WLS
Pathiramanal Bird WLS
Lakshadweep
Pitti WLS (Bird)
Madhya Pradesh
Bagdara WLS
Bori WLS
Gandhi Sagar WLS
Ghatigaon WLS
Karera WLS
Ken Gharial WLS
Kheoni WLS
Narsighgarh WLS
National Chambal WLS
Noradehi WLS
Orcha WLS
Pachmarhi WLS
Kuno WLS
Panna (Gangau) WLS
Panpatha WLS
Pench WLS
Phen WLS
Ralamandal WLS
Ratapani WLS
Sailana WLS
Sanjay Dubri WLS
Sardarpur WLS
Singhori WLS
Son Gharial WLS
Veerangna Durgawati WLS
Maharashtra
Karnala Bird Sanctuary, 1968
Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary, 1969
Bor Wildlife Sanctuary, 1970
Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary, 1970
Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary, 1979
Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary, 1985
Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary, 1985
Melghat Wildlife Sanctuary, 1985
Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary, 1986
Gautala Autramghat Sanctuary, 1986
Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary, 1986
Jayakwadi Bird Sanctuary, 1986
Painganga Wildlife Sanctuary, 1986
Katepurna  Wildlife Sanctuary, 1988
Narnala Wildlife Sanctuary, 1997
Amba Barwa Wildlife Sanctuary, 1997
Mayureshwar Wildlife Sanctuary, 1997
Bhamragarh Wildlife Sanctuary, 1997
Lonar Wildlife Sanctuary, 2000
Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary, 2003
Aner Dam WLS
Bordharan Wildlife Sanctuary
Chaprala WLS
Deolgaon-Rehkuri WLS
Dhyanganga WLS
Ghodazari Wildlife Sanctuary
Kalsubai Harishchandragad WLS
Karanja Sohal Blackbuck WLS
Malvan Marine WLS
Mansingdeo WLS
Mayani Bird Sanctuary
Nagzira WLS
Naigaon Mayur WLS
Nandur Madhameshwar WLS
Nawegaon WLS
New Bor WLS
New Nagzira WLS
Radhanagari WLS
Sagareshwar WLS
Thane Creek Flamingo WLS
Tipeshwar WLS
Yedsi Ramlin Ghat WLS
Umred-Kharngla WLS
Wan WLS
Gangewadi New Great Indian Bustard WLS
Manipur
Khongjaingamba Ching WLS
Yangoupokpi-Lokchao WLS
Meghalaya
Baghmara Pitcher Plant WLS
Nongkhyllem WLS
Siju WLS
Narpuh WLS
Mizoram
Dampa WLS (TR)
Khawnglung WLS
Lengteng WLS
Ngengpui WLS
Pualreng WLS
Tawi WLS
Thorangtlang WLS
Tokalo WLS
Nagaland
Fakim WLS
Puliebadze WLS
Rangapahar WLS
Odisha
Badrama Wildlife Sanctuary, 1962
Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary, 1975
Satkosia Gorge Wildlife Sanctuary, 1976
Hadgarh Wildlife Sanctuary, 1978
Nandankanan Wildlife Sanctuary, 1979
Baisipalli Wildlife Sanctuary, 1981
Kotgarh Wildlife Sanctuary , 1981
Chandaka Elephant Sanctuary, 1982
Khalasuni Wildlife Sanctuary, 1982
Balukhand-Konark Wildlife Sanctuary, 1984
Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary, 1984
Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary, 1985
Lakhari Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, 1985
Nalbana Bird Sanctuary, 1987
Sunabeda Tiger Reserve, 1988
Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary, 1997
Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary, 1992
Kapilasa Wildlife Sanctuary, 2011
Punjab
Abohar WLS
Bir Aishvan WLS
Bir Bhadson WLS
Bir Bunerheri WLS
Bir Dosanjh WLS
Bir Gurdialpura WLS
Bir Mehaswala WLS
Bir Motibagh WLS
Harike Lake WLS
Jhajjar Bacholi WLS
Kathlaur Kushlian WLS
Takhni-Rehampur WLS
Nangal WLS
Pondicherry
Oussudu Bird Sanctuary, 2008
Sikkim
Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary, 1977
Fambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary, 1984
Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary, 1984
Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary, 1987
Varsey Rhododendron Sanctuary, 1998
Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary, 2002
Kitam Bird Sanctuary, 2005
Rajasthan
Tal Chhapar Sanctuary, 1971
National Chambal Sanctuary, 1979
Bandh Baratha WLS
Bassi WLS
Bhensrodgarh WLS
Jaisamand WLS
Jamwa Ramgarh WLS
Kailadevi WLS
Kesarbagh WLS
Kumbhalgarh WLS
Mount Abu WLS
Nahargarh WLS
Phulwari Ki Nal WLS
Ramgarh Vishdhari WLS
Ramsagar WLS
Sajjangarh WLS
Sariska WLS
Sawaimadhopur WLS
Sawai Man Singh WLS
Shergarh WLS
Sitamata WLS
Todgarh Raoli WLS
Van Vihar WLS
Tamil Nadu
Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary, 1936
Mudumalai National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, 1942
Point Calimere Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary, 1967
Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary, 1976
Kalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve, 1976
Vettangudi Bird Sanctuary, 1977
Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary, 1980
Vallanadu Wildlife Sanctuary, 1987
Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary, 1988
Karikili Bird Sanctuary, 1989
Chitrangudi Bird Sanctuary, 1989
Kanjirankulam Bird Sanctuary, 1989
Vaduvoor Bird Sanctuary, 1991
Udayamarthandapuram Bird Sanctuary, 1991
Koonthankulam Bird Sanctuary, 1994
Vellode Birds Sanctuary, 1997
Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary, 1999
Kanyakumari Wildlife Sanctuary, 2002
Sathyamangalam Wildlife Sanctuary, 2008
Kodaikanal Wildlife Sanctuary, 2013
Cauvery North Wildlife Sanctuary, 2014
Oussudu Lake Bird Sanctuary, 2015
Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary, 2016
Gangaikondam Spotted Dear WLS
Melaselvanoor-Keelaselvanoor WLS
Mundanthurai WLS
Nellai WLS
Theerthangal  WLS
Sakkarakottai  WLS
Telangana
Pocharam Wildlife Sanctuary, 1952
Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary, 1952
Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary, 1953
Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary, 1965
Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary, 1977
Manjira Wildlife Sanctuary, 1978
Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve, 1978
Shivaram Wildlife Sanctuary, 1978
Pranahita Wildlife Sanctuary, 1980
Tripura
Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary, 1987
Gumti Wildlife Sanctuary, 1988
Rowa Wildlife Sanctuary, 1988
Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary, 1988
Uttar Pradesh
Bakhira WLS
Chandraprabha WLS
Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Bird WLS
Hastinapur WLS
Kaimoor WLS
Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary
Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary
Lakh Bahosi Bird WLS
Mahavir Swami WLS
National Chambal Sanctuary
Nawabganj WLS
Okhala Bird WLS
Parvati Aranga WLS
Patna WLS
Ranipur WLS
Saman Bird WLS
Samaspur WLS
Sandi Bird WLS
Sohagi Barwa Sanctuary
Sohelwa WLS
Sur Sarovar Sanctuary
Jai Prakash Narayan (Surhatal) Bird WLS
Turtle WLS
Vijai Sagar WLS
Pilibhit Tiger Reserve
Uttarakhand
Govind Pashu Vihar Wildlife Sanctuary, 1955
Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary, 1972
Askot Musk Deer Sanctuary, 1986
Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary, 1987
Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary, 1988
Mussoorie Wildlife Sanctuary, 1993
Nandhaur Wildlife Sanctuary, 2012
West Bengal
Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary, 1976
Haliday Island Wildlife Sanctuary, 1976
Lothian Island Wildlife Sanctuary, 1976
Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary, 1976
Sajnakhali Wildlife Sanctuary, 1976
Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary, 1976
Ballavpur Wildlife Sanctuary, 1977
Bethuadahari Wildlife Sanctuary, 1980
Bibhutibhushan Wildlife Sanctuary, 1980
Ramnabagan Wildlife Sanctuary, 1981
Chintamoni Kar Bird Sanctuary, 1982
Jore Pokhri Wildlife Sanctuary, 1985
Raiganj Wildlife Sanctuary, 1985
Buxa Tiger Reserve, 1986
Sundarbans West Wildlife Sanctuary, 2013
Sundarbans East Wildlife Sanctuary
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 Statistical data

based on India Statistical Report, 2011