Kappatagudda Wildlife Sanctuary

Kappatagudda Wildlife Sanctuary Latest News

Recently, the High Court of Karnataka has directed the State government to issue a further notification to include the left-out areas of the Kappatagudda reserve forest as part of the Kappatagudda Wildlife Sanctuary.

About Kappatagudda Wildlife Sanctuary

• Location: It is located in the state of Karnataka.
• The sanctuary features diverse habitats—dry deciduous forests, grasslands, scrublands, and riverine zones—earning it the nickname “Western Ghats of North Karnataka”.
• The sanctuary’s historical significance traces back centuries, evident in the remnants of ancient temples and ruins that dot the hillsides.
• These structures are adorned with intricate carvings and tell tales of dynasties that once ruled the land, such as the Chalukyas and Rashtrakutas.
  • It mainly consists of architectural marvels strewn across Kappatagudda, such as the Kappatagudda Jain Basadi, Brahma Jinalaya, Trikuteshwara Temple, and the Dambala Temple, stand testament to the craftsmanship and religious diversity of the region. 
• The Sanctuary forms the major catchment for the River Tungabhadra in the district.
• Vegetation: The sanctuary supports diverse vegetation typical of dry-scrub and deciduous ecosystems.
• Flora:  The forest has about 400 medicinal plant species.
• Fauna:  Leopards, Hyenas, Wolves, Foxes, Jackals, Four Horned Antelopes, Blackbucks, Monitor Lizards, Jungle Cats and various reptiles and birds. 

Source: TH

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