Topchanchi Wildlife Sanctuary
Protected area in Jharkhand, India
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Topchanchi Wildlife Sanctuary is an 8.75 km2 (3.38 sq mi) protected area located near the town of Topchanchi, Jharkhand. The sanctuary is situated alongside National Highway 2.[1] Land in the sanctuary mainly consists of dry mixed deciduous forests with dry peninsular sal forests.[2]
LocationTopchanchi, Jharkhand, India
NearestcityDhanbad, India
Coordinates23°56′10″N 86°11′32″E
Area2,162 acres (8.75 km2)
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
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| Location | Topchanchi, Jharkhand, India |
| Nearest city | Dhanbad, India |
| Coordinates | 23°56′10″N 86°11′32″E |
| Area | 2,162 acres (8.75 km2) |
Flora and fauna
The dry peninsular sal forests are mainly made up of sal trees, although other flora such as bamboo and grass in unforested plains.[1][2] Mammals that are found in the sanctuary include leopards, jungle cats, cheetal, barking deer, and wild boar.[citation needed]
The Topchanchi Lake adds to the diversity of the area, and migratory birds stop by during the winter.[3]
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