Pocharam Wildlife Sanctuary
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Pocharam Wildlife Sanctuary is a forest and wildlife sanctuary located 15 km (9.3 mi) from Medak and 115 km (71 mi) from Hyderabad, Telangana, India.[2] Spanning over 130 square kilometres (50 sq mi), in the districts of Nizamabad and Medak,[3] it was a former hunting ground of the Nizam that was declared a wildlife sanctuary in the early 20th century. It is named after the Pocharam lake, formed from the bunding of the Allair from 1916-1922. The sanctuary has an ecotourism center for visitors. It is home to many species of birds and mammals. The sanctuary is situated 100 km from Nizamabad city.
LocationMedak and Nizamabad districts, Telangana State, India
NearestcityMedak
Coordinates18°07′30″N 78°12′00″E[1]
Area130 km2 (50 sq mi)
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
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  Location within Telangana  Location within India | |
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| Location | Medak and Nizamabad districts, Telangana State, India |
| Nearest city | Medak |
| Coordinates | 18°07′30″N 78°12′00″E[1] |
| Area | 130 km2 (50 sq mi) |
| Established | 1952 |
| Website | forest |