Kanhargaon Wildlife Sanctuary
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| Kanhargaon Wildlife Sanctuary | |
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  Location in Maharashtra, India  Kanhargaon Wildlife Sanctuary (India) | |
 Interactive map of Kanhargaon Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Location | Chandrapur district, Maharashtra, India |
| Nearest city | Gondpipri |
| Coordinates | 19°41′N 79°41′E / 19.68°N 79.68°E |
| Area | 269 km2 (104 sq mi) |
| Designation | Wildlife sanctuary |
| Established | 2021 |
| Governing body | Forest Department, Government of Maharashtra |
Kanhargaon Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary located in Chandrapur district of the Indian state of Maharashtra. The sanctuary was officially notified in 2021 and covers an area of approximately 269 square kilometres, making it the 50th wildlife sanctuary declared in the state. It forms part of the central Indian forest landscape and is considered important for wildlife conservation in eastern Maharashtra.[1][2]
Kanhargaon Wildlife Sanctuary was notified under the provisions of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, through a state government gazette issued in 2021.
Flora & Fauna
The vegetation of the sanctuary is predominantly dry deciduous forest, typical of the central Indian region. Dominant plant species include teak (Tectona grandis), bamboo, tendu (Diospyros melanoxylon), and mixed deciduous tree species.[5]
The sanctuary lies within an important tiger landscape of eastern Maharashtra. Other animals include leopard (Panthera pardus), gaur (Bos gaurus), sambar (Rusa unicolor), chital (Axis axis), wild boar, and a variety of bird and reptile species.[6][7]
The sanctuary acts as habitat connectivity between major protected areas such as Tadoba–Andhari Tiger Reserve and adjoining forest blocks.[8]