Van Vihar Wildlife Sanctuary
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LocationDholpur district, Rajasthan, India
NearestcityDholpur
Area25.6 km2 (9.9 sq mi)
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
  Location in Rajasthan, India  Van Vihar Wildlife Sanctuary (India) | |
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| Location | Dholpur district, Rajasthan, India |
| Nearest city | Dholpur |
| Coordinates | 26°40′34″N 77°53′06″E / 26.6761°N 77.8850°E |
| Area | 25.6 km2 (9.9 sq mi) |
| Established | 1955 |
| Governing body | Rajasthan Forest Department |
Van Vihar Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area located in the Dholpur district of Rajasthan, India. Established in 1955, it spans approximately 26.6 square kilometers and is one of the oldest wildlife reserves in the region. The sanctuary is located about 16 kilometers from Dholpur city on the Vindhya Plateau.[1][2][3]
The sanctuary features a dry deciduous forest ecosystem. Common tree species include Dhok (Anogeissus pendula) and Khair (Acacia catechu), which are adapted to the arid conditions of the region.[4]