Wildlife
Sanctuaries in Chhattisgarh
The district of Raipur possesses three wildlife sanctuaries. The sanctuaries
are open throughout the year but looking to the accessibility it is advisable
that the visits are made during November to June in the Year. With a varied
terrain of wooded hills abounding with evergreen sal forests, precious timber
procuring, natural and planted teak forests and mixed forests of higher and
medium quality, the sanctuaries offer abundant opportunities of sighting a variety
of wild life.
The predominant species in the sanctuaries are deer and the most easily sighted
are the graceful little chinkara, the Indian gazelle and the chital or spotted
deer. Other species that have their habitat in the sanctuaries are nilgai, Sambar,
Kotri,barking deer, chausingha or four horned antelope, sloth bear, wild boar,
wild dog, jackal,wolf, hyena and bison. Tiger & leopards/panthers can also
be spotted in the sanctuaries, but they are certainly in limited numbers. The
sanctuary's avifauna includes peacock, jungle fowl, pigeon, green pigeon, wood
plucker, quail, gray-partridge, parrot, stork etc. Artificial water holes have
been developed in the area to attract migratory birds which are good sites for
bird-watchers in winter and for general tourists in summer.
Barnawapara Sanctuary
Barnawapara sanctuary occupies the Northern part of Mahasamund District and
covers an area of 244.66 sq. Kms
Sita Nadi Sanctuary
The Sitanadi Sanctuary occupies the Southern most parts of Dhamtari Tehsil in
Raipur District land joins Orrisa State boundary. It covers lover 552.55 Sq.Kms.
of area.
Udanti Sanctuary
The Udanti Sanctuary occupies the South-Eastern portion of Gariaband Tehsil
of Raipur District and adjoins Orissa State in Eastern side. It covers an area
of 247.59 Sq. Kms. The Sanctuary is principally created to protect the wild
buffaloes. The other species are also abundant in the area.
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