Surha Tal Bird Sanctuary
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LocationBallia district, Uttar Pradesh, India
NearestcityBallia
Coordinates25°51′N 84°11′E / 25.85°N 84.18°E
Area34.32 km²
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
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| Location | Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Nearest city | Ballia |
| Coordinates | 25°51′N 84°11′E / 25.85°N 84.18°E |
| Area | 34.32 km² |
| Established | 1991 |
| Governing body | Uttar Pradesh Forest Department |
Surha Tal Bird Sanctuary, officially known as the Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary, is a protected area situated in the Ballia district of Uttar Pradesh, India. Established in 1991, the sanctuary is centered around Surha Tal, a large natural perennial lake, and is 34.32 km2 (13.25 sq mi) in area.[1][2]
The sanctuary is located in the Indo-Gangetic Plain, near the confluence of the Ganges and Ghaghara rivers. The lake is an oxbow lake formed by the shifting course of the Ganges.[3][4]