Bhoramdev Wildlife Sanctuary
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| Bhoramdev Wildlife Sanctuary | |
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
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 Interactive map of Bhoramdev Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Nearest city | Kawardha[1] |
| Coordinates | 22°6′36″N 81°8′40″E / 22.11000°N 81.14444°E |
| Area | 352[2] km2 (136 sq mi) |
| Established | 2001[2] |
| Governing body | Chhattisgarh Forest Department[1] |
Bhoramdev Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area and wildlife sanctuary located in Kabirdham district in the Indian State of Chhattisgarh.[2] It is named after the Bhoramdeo Temple.[3]
The sanctuary covers an area of approximately 352 km2 (136 sq mi) and was officially notified in 2001.[2] It lies in the Maikal range of the Satpura hills and falls within the Kanha–Achanakmar tiger corridor.[1]
Flora and fauna
The sanctuary consists chiefly of tropical moist and dry deciduous forests, with key tree species such as Saaj (Terminalia tomentosa), Sal (Shorea robusta), Tendu (Diospyros melanoxylon), and Eucalyptus.[4] Fauna includes Bengal tiger, leopard, sloth bear, sambar, gaur, wild boar, and monitor lizard.[4] Over 100 bird species have been recorded; notable ones include Indian peafowl and Malabar pied hornbill.[1]
