Narsinghgarh Wildlife Sanctuary
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| Narsinghgarh Wildlife Sanctuary | |
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
  Narsinghgarh WS Narsinghgarh Wildlife Sanctuary (in Madhya Pradesh)  Narsinghgarh WS Narsinghgarh WS (India) | |
 Interactive map of Narsinghgarh Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Location | Rajgarh district in Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Nearest city | Narsinghgarh |
| Coordinates | 23°37′30″N 77°04′00″E / 23.625°N 77.0667°E[1] |
| Area | 57.197 km2 (22.084 sq mi)[1] |
| Established | 1978[1] |
| Governing body | Forest Department, Madhya Pradesh |
Narsinghgarh Wildlife Sanctuary also known as Chidi Kho Wildlife Sanctuary[2] is a protected area in the Rajgarh district of Madhya Pradesh, India. Established in 1978, it covers 57.197 km2 (22.084 sq mi) of dry deciduous forest on the northern edge of the Malwa Plateau.[1]
The sanctuary is characterized by dry deciduous trees such as teak (Tectona grandis), dhawda (Anogeissus latifolia), saja (Terminalia tomentosa), khair (Acacia catechu) and understorey species including bamboo and tendu.[1]
Fauna
Avifauna
The sanctuary supports over 175 species of resident and migratory birds, including the state bird of Madhya Pradesh,the Indian paradise flycatcher (Terpsiphone paradisi), and large numbers of peafowl (Pavo cristatus).[5]
Tourism and access
Chidikho Lake is the main bird-watching spot. Visitors can explore natural caves bearing ancient red and white wall paintings. The best season to visit is November–June. The nearest airport is Raja Bhoj Airport, Bhopal (≈85 km), and the nearest railhead is Biaora (≈35 km), with road access via NH-46.[1]