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Rajauli Wildlife Sanctuary

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Rajauli Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area in Nawada district in the Indian state of Bihar. Established in 2019, it is spread across an area of 27.27 km2 (10.53 sq mi).

LocationNawada district, Bihar, India
Coordinates24°37′00″N 85°33′24″E
Area27.27 km2 (10.53 sq mi)
Established2019
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Rajauli Wildlife Sanctuary
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
Rajauli Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Bihar
Rajauli Wildlife Sanctuary
Location within Bihar
Rajauli Wildlife Sanctuary is located in India
Rajauli Wildlife Sanctuary
Location within India
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LocationNawada district, Bihar, India
Coordinates24°37′00″N 85°33′24″E
Area27.27 km2 (10.53 sq mi)
Established2019
Governing bodyMinistry of Environment and Forests, Government of India
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Geography

Rajauli wildlife sanctuary is located in Nawada district in the Indian state of Bihar.[1][2] Established in 2010, it is spread across an area of 27.27 km2 (10.53 sq mi).[3] It was part of the larger Koderma Wildlife Sanctuary before the bifurication of the state of Jharkhand from Bihar. It is now contiguous with the Koderma Wildlife Sanctuary located across the Bihar-Jharkhand border.[4]

Flora and fauna

The fauna found in the sanctuary include mammals such as chital, sambar, sloth bear, other birds, and reptiles.[4][5]

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