Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala
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]
Wildlife sanctuaries of India, are classified as IUCN Category IV protected areas . As of January 2023, 567 wildlife sanctuaries were established in India, covering 122,564.86 km2 (47,322.56 sq mi).[ 2] Among these, Project Tiger governs 53 tiger reserves,[ 3] 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.[ 4]
Wildlife sanctuaries in India
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
Entrance Island WLS
Flat Island Wildlife Sanctuary
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
Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary , 1980
Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary , 1989
Sessa Orchid Sanctuary , 1989
Kamlang Wildlife Sanctuary , 1989
Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary , 1991
Kane Wildlife Sanctuary , 1991
Talley Valley Wildlife Sanctuary , 1995
Yordi Rabe Supse Wildlife Sanctuary , 1996
Assam
Bihar
Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary , 1976
Gautam Budha Wildlife Sanctuary , 1976
Pant Wildlife Sanctuary , 1978
Udaypur Wildlife Sanctuary , 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-Jubba sahni Bird Sanctuary , 1997
Rajauli Wildlife Sanctuary
Chandigarh
Chhattisgarh
Sitanadi Wildlife Sanctuary , 1974
Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary , 1975
Badalkhol Wildlife Sanctuary, 1975
Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary , 1976
Tamor Pingla Wildlife Sanctuary , 1978
Semarsot Wildlife Sanctuary, 1978
Bhairamgarh Wildlife Sanctuary, 1983
Bhoramdev Wildlife Sanctuary, 2001
Sarangarh-Gomardha WLS, 1975
Pamed Wild Buffalo WLS, 1985
Udanti Wild Buffalo WLS, 1985
Dadra Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
Delhi
Goa
Haryana
Gujarat
Name
Location
District
Year notified
Protected species
Note
Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary
Near Ahmedabad and Surendranagar
Ahmedabad and Surendranagar
1969
Migratory and resident burds
Declared as Ramsar Wetland Site in 2012
Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary
Little Rann of Kutch
Kutch
1973
Indian wild ass
Jessore Sloth Bear Sanctuary
Near Dantiwada Dam
Banaskantha
1978
Indian sloth bear
Barda Wildlife Sanctuary
Near Porbandar
Devbhoomi Dwarka and Porbandar
1979
Sambar, chital, chinkara, Leopard and other wild mammals including Asiatic lion
Barda WLS was confirmed second habitat of endangered Asiatic lion
Hingolgarh Nature Reserve
Near Jasdan
Rajkot
1980
Bird watching area
Bird research institute
Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary
Gulf of Kutch
Jamnagar
1981
Migratory and resident birds
Declared as Ramsar Wetland Site in 2022
Ratanmahal Sloth Bear Sanctuary
Near Dahod
Dahod
1982
Indian Sloth Bear
Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary
Near Rajpipla and Kevadia
Narmada
1982
Indian sloth bear and Indian leopard
World's tallest statue Statue of Unity is located near the sanctuary
Kutch Desert Wildlife Sanctuary
Great Rann of Kutch
Kutch
1986
Migratory birds and resident birds
Gaga Wildlife Sanctuary
Dwarka
Devbhumi Dwarka
1988
Great Indian bustard
Thol Lake Bird Sanctuary
Thol Lake near Ahmedabad
Mehsana
1988
Migratory birds
Rampara Wildlife Sanctuary
Near Wankaner
Morbi
1988
Resident birds
Porbandar Bird Sanctuary
Near Porbandar
Porbandar
1988
Migratory birds
Balaram Ambaji Wildlife Sanctuary
Near Ambaji
Banaskantha
1989
Indian Sloth bear, striped hyena, Indian leopard
Paniya Wildlife Sanctuary
Part of Gir Forest
Amreli
1989
Asiatic Lion, Indian leopard
Purna Wildlife Sanctuary
Near Ahwa
Dang
1990
Indian leopard, macaque
Jambughoda Wildlife Sanctuary
Near Pavagadh
Chhota Udaipur
1990
Indian flying fox, Indian giant squirrel
Famous tourist places such as Pavagadh and Champaner are located near the sanctuary
Narayan Sarovar Sanctuary
Narayan Sarovar
Kutch
1995
Great Indian Bustard, lesser florican, black partridge
Mangrove Forest and wetland
Kutch Bustard Sanctuary
Near Naliya
Kutch
1995
Great Indian Florican
Mitiyala Wildlife Sanctuary
Near Khambha
Amreli
2004
Asiatic Lion, Spotted Dear
Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary
Mt. Girnar Near Junagadh
Junagadh
2008
Asiatic Lions
It covers whole Mt. Girnar and surrounding hills
Himachal Pradesh
Jammu and Kashmir
Trikuta Wildlife Sanctuary, 1981
Mansar-Surinsar Wildlife Sanctuary , 1981
Ramnagar Rakha WLS, 1981
Nandni WLS, 1981
Baltal-Thajwas WLS, 1987
Gulmarg Wildlife Sanctuary , 1987
Hirpora Wildlife Sanctuary , 1987
Jasrota WLS, 1987
Lachipora WLS, 1987
Limber Wildlife Sanctuary , 1987
Overa-Aru Wildlife Sanctuary , 1987
Hokersar Wildlife Sanctuary, 1992
Rajparian Wildlife Sanctuary , 2002
Tral Wildlife Sanctuary , 2019
Jharkhand
Karnataka
Kerala
Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary , 1984
Chimmony Wildlife Sanctuary , 1984
Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary , 1984
Choolannur Pea Fowl Sanctuary , 2007
Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary , 1976
Karimpuzha Wildlife Sanctuary , 2020
Kottiyoor Wildlife Sanctuary , 2011
Kurinjimala Sanctuary , 2006
Malabar Wildlife Sanctuary , 2010
Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary
Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary , 1958
Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary , 1973
Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary , 1958
Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary , 1983
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary , 1982
Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary , 1984
Thattekad Bird Sanctuary , 1983
Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary , 1973
Ladakh
Lakshadweep
Madhya Pradesh
Maharashtra
Amba Barwa Wildlife Sanctuary , 1997
Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary , 1986
Aner Dam Wildlife Sanctuary
Bhamragarh Wildlife Sanctuary , 1997
Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary , 1985
Bor Wildlife Sanctuary , 1970
Bordharan Wildlife Sanctuary
Chaprala Wildlife Sanctuary 1986
Deolgaon-Rehkuri WLS
Dhyanganga WLS 1997
Gangewadi New Great Indian Bustard Wildlife Sanctuary
Gautala Autramghat Sanctuary , 1986
Ghodazari Wildlife Sanctuary
Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary , 1979
Jayakwadi Bird Sanctuary , 1986
Kalsubai Harishchandragad Wildlife Sanctuary
Karanja Sohol Wildlife Sanctuary , 2000
Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary
Karnala Bird Sanctuary , 1968
Katepurna Wildlife Sanctuary , 1988
Koka Wildlife Sanctuary , 2013
Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary , 1985
Lonar Wildlife Sanctuary , 2000
Malvan Marine Wildlife Sanctuary
Mansingdeo Wildlife Sanctuary 2010
Mayani Bird Sanctuary
Mayureshwar Wildlife Sanctuary , 1997
Melghat Wildlife Sanctuary , 1985
Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary 2012
Naigaon Mayur Wildlife Sanctuary 1994
Nandur Madhameshwar Wildlife Sanctuary 1986
Narnala Wildlife Sanctuary , 1997
Nawegaon Wildlife Sanctuary
New Bor Wildlife Sanctuary
New Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary
Painganga Wildlife Sanctuary , 1986
Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary , 1986
Radhanagari Wildlife Sanctuary , 1958
Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary
Sudhagad Wildlife Sanctuary , 2013
Tamhini Wildlife Sanctuary , 2013
Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary , 1970
Thane Creek Flamingo Wildlife Sanctuary 2015
Thillari Wildlife Sanctuary
Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary
Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary , 2003
Umred-Kharngla Wildlife Sanctuary
Wan Wildlife Sanctuary
Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary , 1969
Yedsi Ramling Ghat Wildlife Sanctuary
Manipur
Khongjaingamba Ching WLS, 2016
Yangoupokpi-Lokchao WLS, 1989
Kailam WLS
Jiri-Makru WLS
Bunning WLS
Zeilad WLS
Thinungei Bird Sanctuary
Meghalaya
Mizoram
Nagaland
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
Tikarpada Wildlife Sanctuary
Punjab
Abohar Wildlife Sanctuary
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 Wildlife Sanctuary
Pondicherry
Sikkim
Rajasthan
Darrah Sanctuary, 1955
Desert National Sanctuary
Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary , 1960
Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary , 1971
Tal Chhapar Sanctuary , 1971
National Chambal Sanctuary , 1979
Sita Mata Wildlife Sanctuary , 1979
Phulwari ki Nal Wildlife Sanctuary , 1983
Todgarh-Raoli Sanctuary , 1983
Sajjangarh Wildlife Sanctuary , 1987
Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary , 1988
Bandh Baretha Wildlife Sanctuary, 1985
Bhensrodgarh Wildlife Sanctuary, 1983
Jaisamand Wildlife Sanctuary, 1955
Jamwa Ramgarh Wildlife Sanctuary, 1982
Jawahar Sagar Wildlife sanctuary, 1975
Kailadevi Wildlife Sanctuary, 1983
Kesarbagh Wildlife sanctuary, 1955
Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary , 1988
Nahargarh Wildlife Sanctuary, 1980
Ramgarh Vishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary , 1982
Ramsagar Wildlife Sanctuary
Sawaimadhopur Wildlife Sanctuary
Sawai Man Singh Wildlife Sanctuary, 1984
Shergarh Wildlife Sanctuary, 1983
Van Vihar Wildlife Sanctuary, 1955
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 Wildlife Sanctuary ,
Melaselvanoor-Keelaselvanoor WLS
Mundanthurai WLS
Nellai Wildlife Sanctuary
Theerthangal WLS
Sakkarakottai WLS
Thanthai Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Telangana
Tripura
Uttar Pradesh
Chandra Prabha Wildlife Sanctuary , 1957
Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary , 1972
Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary , 1975
Ranipur Sanctuary , 1977
National Chambal Sanctuary , 1979
Bakhira Sanctuary , 1980
Kaimoor Wildlife Sanctuary , 1982
Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary , 1986
Samaspur Bird Sanctuary , 1987
Sohagi Barwa Wildlife Sanctuary , 1987
Kachhua Sanctuary , 1989
Okhla Sanctuary , 1990
Saman Bird Sanctuary , 1990
Sandi Bird Sanctuary , 1990
Vijai Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary , 1990
Patna Bird Sanctuary , 1991
Suhelva Sanctuary , 1998
Lakh Bahosi Sanctuary
Mahavir Swami Wildlife Sanctuary
Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary
Parvati Arga Bird Sanctuary
Sur Sarovar Sanctuary
Surha Tal Bird Sanctuary
Turtle WLS
Uttarakhand
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
Ballabhpur Wildlife Sanctuary , 1977
Bethuadahari Wildlife Sanctuary , 1980
Bibhutibhushan Wildlife Sanctuary , 1980
Ramnabagan Wildlife Sanctuary , 1981
Chintamoni Kar Bird Sanctuary , 1982
Jore Pokhri Wildlife Sanctuary , 1986
Raiganj Wildlife Sanctuary , 1985
Buxa Tiger Reserve , 1986
Mayurjharna Elephant Reserve , 2002
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