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:
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- 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
Last updated on November, 2025
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