Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary

Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary Latest News

Madhya Pradesh wildlife officials have initiated plans to introduce a female cheetah to the Gandhi Sagar wildlife sanctuary.

About Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary

• Location: It is situated in northwestern Madhya Pradesh, along the Madhya Pradesh-Rajasthan border and lies within the Khathiar-Gir dry deciduous forests ecoregion.
• Key features:
• • It was declared a sanctuary in 1974, covering an area of 368 sq. km.
  • Rivers: The Chambal River flows through the sanctuary, dividing it into two parts.
  • It is a designated Important Bird and Biodiversity Area (IBA).
  • The sanctuary houses sites of historical and archaeological significance, such as Chaurasigarh, Chaturbhujnath Temple, Bhadkaji rock paintings, Hinglajgarh Fort,and Taxakeshwar Temple.
• Topography and Vegetation: The sanctuary includes hills, plateaus, and the catchment area of the Gandhi Sagar Dam.
• Vegetation: Northern tropical dry deciduous forest, Northern tropical dry mixed deciduous forest, Dry deciduous scrub.
• Flora: It mainly consists of Khair, Salai, Kardhai, Dhawda, Tendu, and Palash trees.
• Fauna: Chinkara, Nilgai, and Spotted Deer, Indian Leopard, Striped Hyena, and Jackal etc.

Source: IE

‹ ›