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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.

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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)

 State Established Year Area (In km²)
1 Amba Barwa WLS Maharashtra 1997 127.11
2 Andhari WLS Maharashtra 1986 509.27
3 Aner Dam WLS Maharashtra 1986 82.94
4 Bhamragarh WLS Maharashtra 1997 104.38
5 Bhimashankar WLS Maharashtra 1985 130.78
6 Bor WLS Maharashtra 1970 61.1
7 Chaprala WLS Maharashtra 1986 134.78
8 Deolgaon-Rehkuri WLS Maharashtra 1980 2.17
9 Dhyanganga WLS Maharashtra 1997 205.23
10 Gautala- Autramghat  WLS Maharashtra 1986 260.61
11 Great Indian Bustard WLS Maharashtra 1979 1222.61
12 Jaikwadi WLS Maharashtra 1986 341.05
13 Kalsubai Harishchandragad WLS Maharashtra 1986 361.71
14 Karnala WLS Maharashtra 1968 4.48
15 Karanja Sohal Blackbuck WLS Maharashtra 2000 18.32
16 Katepurna WLS Maharashtra 1988 73.63
17 Koyana WLS Maharashtra 1985 423.55
18 Lonar WLS Maharashtra 2000 1.17
19 Malvan Marine WLS Maharashtra 1987 29.122
20 Mansingdeo WLS Maharashtra 2010 182.59
21 Mayureswar Supe WLS Maharashtra 1997 5.15
22 Melghat WLS Maharashtra 1985 778.75
23 Nagzira WLS Maharashtra 1970 152.81
24 Naigaon Mayur WLS Maharashtra 1994 28.89
25 Nandur Madhameshwar WLS Maharashtra 1986 100.12
26 Narnala Bird WLS Maharashtra 1997 12.35
27 Nawegaon WLS Maharashtra 2012 122.76
28 New Bor WLS Maharashtra 2012 60.70
29 New Nagzira WLS Maharashtra 2012 151.33
30 Painganga WLS Maharashtra 1986 324.62
31 Phansad WLS Maharashtra 1986 69.79
32 Radhanagari WLS Maharashtra 1958 351.16
33 Sagareshwar WLS Maharashtra 1985 10.87
34 Tansa WLS Maharashtra 1970 304.81
35 Thane Creek Flamingo WLS Maharashtra 2015 16.90
36 Tipeshwar WLS Maharashtra 1997 148.63
37 Tungareshwar WLS Maharashtra 2003 85
38 Yawal WLS Maharashtra 1969 177.52
39 Yedsi Ramlin Ghat WLS Maharashtra 1997 22.38
40 Umred-Kharngla WLS Maharashtra 2012 189.30
41

42

 Wan WLS

Gangewadi New Great Indian Bustard WLS

 Maharashtra

Maharashtra

 1997

2015

 211

1.98

Source – Wildlife Institute of India

Comments

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

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