Deepar Beel Wildlife Sanctuary
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LocationKamrup district, Assam, India
NearestcityGuwahati
Coordinates26°07′N 91°39′E / 26.12°N 91.65°E
Area4.14 km2 (1.60 sq mi)
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
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  Location in Assam, India  Deepar Beel Wildlife Sanctuary (India) | |
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| Location | Kamrup district, Assam, India |
| Nearest city | Guwahati |
| Coordinates | 26°07′N 91°39′E / 26.12°N 91.65°E |
| Area | 4.14 km2 (1.60 sq mi) |
| Established | 1989 |
| Governing body | Department of Environment and Forests, Assam |
Deepar Beel Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area in Assam, India. It is located to the south-west of Guwahati, covering an area of about 4.14 km². The sanctuary was notified in 1989 to protect the unique wetland ecosystem of Deepor Beel, a permanent freshwater lake and Ramsar site.[1]
The lake and sanctuary are important habitats for many resident and migratory bird species, including globally threatened species such as the spot-billed pelican and greater adjutant. It also supports fish, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals, and plays a key role in maintaining the ecological balance of the Brahmaputra River floodplains.[2]