List of Wildlife Sanctuaries in Rajasthan – updated. How many Wildlife Sanctuaries in Rajasthan. Total number of Sanctuaries in Rajasthan is Twenty five (25). “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………
Wildlife Sanctuary
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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State wise list of Wildlife Sanctuaries of India – updated
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.
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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 | Bandh Baratha WLS | Rajasthan | 1985 | 199.5 |
| 2 | Bassi WLS | Rajasthan | 1988 | 138.69 |
| 3 | Bhensrodgarh WLS | Rajasthan | 1983 | 229.14 |
| 4 | Darrah WLS | Rajasthan | 1955 | 80.75 |
| 5 | Jaisamand WLS | Rajasthan | 1955 | 52 |
| 6 | Jamwa Ramgarh WLS | Rajasthan | 1982 | 300 |
| 7 | Jawahar Sagar WLS | Rajasthan | 1975 | 153.41 |
| 8 | Kailadevi WLS | Rajasthan | 1983 | 676.38 |
| 9 | Kesarbagh WLS | Rajasthan | 1955 | 14.76 |
| 10 | Kumbhalgarh WLS | Rajasthan | 1971 | 608.58 |
| 11 | Mount Abu WLS | Rajasthan | 1960 | 112.98 |
| 12 | Nahargarh WLS | Rajasthan | 1980 | 50 |
| 13 | National Chambal WLS | Rajasthan | 1979 | 274.75 |
| 14 | Phulwari Ki Nal WLS | Rajasthan | 1983 | 692.68 |
| 15 | Ramgarh Vishdhari WLS | Rajasthan | 1982 | 252.79 |
| 16 | Ramsagar WLS | Rajasthan | 1955 | 34.4 |
| 17 | Sajjangarh WLS | Rajasthan | 1987 | 5.19 |
| 18 | Sariska WLS | Rajasthan | 1955 | 219 |
| 19 | Sawaimadhopur WLS | Rajasthan | 1955 | 131.3 |
| 20 | Sawai Man Singh WLS | Rajasthan | 1984 | 103.25 |
| 21 | Shergarh WLS | Rajasthan | 1983 | 98.71 |
| 22 | Sitamata WLS | Rajasthan | 1979 | 422.94 |
| 23 | Tal Chhapper WLS | Rajasthan | 1971 | 7.19 |
| 24 | Todgarh Raoli WLS | Rajasthan | 1983 | 495.27 |
| 25 | Van Vihar WLS | Rajasthan | 1955 | 25.6 |
Source – Wildlife Institute of India
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