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List of Wildlife Sanctuaries in Maharashtra – updated

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List of Wildlife Sanctuaries in Maharashtra – updated. How many Sanctuary in Maharashtra. Total number of Sanctuaries in Maharashtra is 42. “Sanctuary” means an area declared, whether under sec. [26(A)5] or sec 38, or deemed, under sub section (3) of Sec.66 to be declared, as a wildlife sanctuary.
A sanctuary is a protected area which is reserved for the conservation of only animal and human activities. Boundaries of sanctuaries are not well defined and controlled biotic interference is permitted. Name of Sanctuary, Year of Notification and Total Area is given below………

Introduction

Sanctuary is an area which is of adequate ecological, faunal, floral, geomorphological, natural or zoological significance. The Sanctuary is declared for the purpose of protecting, propagating or developing wildlife or its environment. Certain rights of people living inside the Sanctuary could be permitted. Further, during the settlement of claims, before finally notifying the Sanctuary, the Collector may, in consultation with the Chief Wildlife Warden, allow the continuation of any right of any person in or over any land within the limits of the Sanctuary.

Click here to view State wise list of Wildlife Sanctuaries of India – updated 

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A sanctuary is a protected area which is reserved for the conservation of only animal and human activities like harvesting of timber, collecting minor forest products and private ownership rights are allowed as long as they do not interfere with well-being of animals. Boundaries of sanctuaries are not well defined and controlled biotic interference is permitted.

“Sanctuary” means an area declared, whether under sec. [26(A)5] or sec 38, or deemed, under sub section (3) of Sec.66 to be declared, as a wildlife sanctuary.

Click here to view the list of National Parks in Maharashtra – updated

List of Wildlife Sanctuaries in Maharashtra.  Name of Sanctuary, Year of Notification and Total Area is as follows…
S.No. 

Name of  Wildlife Sanctuary (WLS)

StateEstablished YearArea (In km²)
1Amba Barwa WLSMaharashtra1997127.11
2Andhari WLSMaharashtra1986509.27
3Aner Dam WLSMaharashtra198682.94
4Bhamragarh WLSMaharashtra1997104.38
5Bhimashankar WLSMaharashtra1985130.78
6Bor WLSMaharashtra197061.1
7Chaprala WLSMaharashtra1986134.78
8Deolgaon-Rehkuri WLSMaharashtra19802.17
9Dhyanganga WLSMaharashtra1997205.23
10Gautala- Autramghat  WLSMaharashtra1986260.61
11Great Indian Bustard WLSMaharashtra19791222.61
12Jaikwadi WLSMaharashtra1986341.05
13Kalsubai Harishchandragad WLSMaharashtra1986361.71
14Karnala WLSMaharashtra19684.48
15Karanja Sohal Blackbuck WLSMaharashtra200018.32
16Katepurna WLSMaharashtra198873.63
17Koyana WLSMaharashtra1985423.55
18Lonar WLSMaharashtra20001.17
19Malvan Marine WLSMaharashtra198729.122
20Mansingdeo WLSMaharashtra2010182.59
21Mayureswar Supe WLSMaharashtra19975.15
22Melghat WLSMaharashtra1985778.75
23Nagzira WLSMaharashtra1970152.81
24Naigaon Mayur WLSMaharashtra199428.89
25Nandur Madhameshwar WLSMaharashtra1986100.12
26Narnala Bird WLSMaharashtra199712.35
27Nawegaon WLSMaharashtra2012122.76
28New Bor WLSMaharashtra201260.70
29New Nagzira WLSMaharashtra2012151.33
30Painganga WLSMaharashtra1986324.62
31Phansad WLSMaharashtra198669.79
32Radhanagari WLSMaharashtra1958351.16
33Sagareshwar WLSMaharashtra198510.87
34Tansa WLSMaharashtra1970304.81
35Thane Creek Flamingo WLSMaharashtra201516.90
36Tipeshwar WLSMaharashtra1997148.63
37Tungareshwar WLSMaharashtra200385
38Yawal WLSMaharashtra1969177.52
39Yedsi Ramlin Ghat WLSMaharashtra199722.38
40Umred-Kharngla WLSMaharashtra2012189.30
41

42

Wan WLS

Gangewadi New Great Indian Bustard WLS

Maharashtra

Maharashtra

1997

2015

211

1.98

Source – Wildlife Institute of India

Comments

  1. Girish Gujar says

    Make wildlife as a primary education.
    Devote time for its expansion.
    Preserve forests and rain.

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