Topchanchi Wildlife Sanctuary
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
Map showing the location of Topchanchi Wildlife Sanctuary
Map showing the location of Topchanchi Wildlife Sanctuary
LocationTopchanchi, Jharkhand, India
Nearest cityDhanbad, India
Coordinates23°48′57″N 85°21′09″E / 23.8159023°N 85.3524122°E / 23.8159023; 85.3524122
Area2,162 acres (8.75 km2)

Topchanchi Wildlife Sanctuary is an 8.75 km protected area located near the town of Topchanchi, Jharkhand. The sanctuary is situated alongside National Highway 2.[1] Land in the sanctuary mainly consists of dry mixed deciduous forests with dry peninsular sal forests.[2]

Flora and fauna

The dry peninsular sal forests are mainly made up of sal trees, although other flora such as bamboo and grass in unforested plains.[1][2] Mammals that are found in the sanctuary include leopards, jungle cats, cheetal, barking deer, and wild boar.

The Topchanchi Lake adds to the diversity of the area, and migratory birds stop by during the winter.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 "Topchanchi Lake | District Dhanbad, Government of Jharkhand | India". Retrieved 27 December 2022.
  2. 1 2 "Topchanchi". forest.jharkhand.gov.in. Retrieved 27 December 2022.
  3. ↑ "Topchanchi getting a makeover as tourist destination". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 27 December 2022.
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