List of Wildlife Sanctuaries of India

List of Wildlife Sanctuaries of India – updated. State wise list of wildlife Sanctuaries (Sanctuary) of India. How many wildlife Sanctuaries (Sanctuary) in India. Total number of wildlife Sanctuaries (Sanctuary) in India is 553. (544 is given in the list, it will be updated soon)

There are 553 existing wildlife sanctuaries in India covering an area of 119,776 km2, which is 3.64 % of the geographical area of the country (National Wildlife Database, May, 2019).

“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 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.

Sanctuary is an area which is of adequate ecological, faunal, floral, geomorphological, natural or zoological significance. Boundaries of sanctuaries are not well defined and controlled biotic interference is permitted. Name of Wildlife Sanctuary, Year of Notification and Total Area is given below…….

Introduction

Wildlife Sanctuary

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. CA Final Question Papers

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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State wise list of Indian Wildlife Sanctuaries is as follows……

S.No.	State/UT	Total number of Wildlife Sanctuaries	Total area (In sq.km.)
1	Andhra Pradesh	13	8008.49
2	Arunachal Pradesh	11	7487.75
3	Assam	18	1840.14
4	Bihar	12	2901.68
5	Chhattisgarh	11	3760.28
6	Goa	6	647.91
7	Gujarat	23	16574.42
8	Haryana	8	233.21
9	Himachal Pradesh	28	6116.10
10	Jammu &Kashmir	15	10243.11
11	Jharkhand	11	1955.81
12	Karnataka	30	6774.81
13	Kerala	17	1928.24
14	Madhya Pradesh	25	7958.40
15	Maharashtra	42	7604.44
16	Manipur	2	184.81
17	Meghalaya	4	94.10
18	Mizoram	8	1090.75
19	Nagaland	3	20.33
20	Odisha	19	6969.15
21	Punjab	13	326.6
22	Rajasthan	25	5379.26
23	Sikkim	7	399.10
24	Tamil Nadu	29	6157.12
25	Tripura	4	566.93
26	Uttar Pradesh	25	5828.36
27	Uttarakhand	7	2690.05
28	West Bengal	15	1442.12
29	Telangana	9	7077.72
30	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	96	389.39
31	Chandigarh	2	26.01
32	Dadar & Nagar Haweli	1	92.16
33	Lakshadweep	1	2.18
34	Daman & Diu	1	27.82
35	Delhi	1	.01
36	Pondicherry	1	3.90

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Name of Wildlife Sanctuary, Year of Notification and Total Area is as follows….

S.No.	Name of Wildlife Sanctuary (WLS)	State	Established Year	Area (in km²)
1	Arial Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	0.05
2	Bamboo Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	0.05
3	Barren Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	8.1
4	Battimalv Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	2.23
5	Belle Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	0.08
6	Benett Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	3.46
7	Bingham Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	0.08
8	Blister Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	0.26
9	Bluff Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	1.14
10	Bondoville Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	2.55
11	Brush Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	0.23
12	Buchanan Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	9.33
13	Chanel Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	0.13
14	Cinque Islands WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	9.51
15	Clyde Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	0.54
16	Cone Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	0.65
17	Curlew (B.P.) Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	0.16
18	Curlew Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	0.03
19	Cuthbert Bay WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1997	5.82
20	Defence Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	10.49
21	Dot Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	0.13
22	Dottrell Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	0.13
23	Duncan Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	0.73
24	East Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	6.11
25	East of Inglis Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	3.55
26	Egg Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	0.05
27	Elat Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	9.36
28	Entrance Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	0.96
29	Gander Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	0.05
30	Girjan Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	0.16
31	Galathea Bay WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	11.44
32	Goose Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	0.01
33	Hump Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	0.47
34	Interview Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	133.87
35	James Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	2.1
36	Jungle Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	0.52
37	Kwangtung Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	0.57
38	Kyd Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	8
39	Landfall Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	29.48
40	Latouche Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	0.96
41	Lohabarrack (Saltwater Crocodile) WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	22.21
42	Mangrove Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	0.39
43	Mask Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	0.78
44	Mayo Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	0.1
45	Megapode Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	0.12
46	Montogemery Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	0.21
47	Narcondam Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	6.81
48	North Brother Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	0.75
49	North Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	0.49
50	North Reef Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	3.48
51	Oliver Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	0.16
52	Orchid Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	0.1
53	Ox Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	0.13
54	Oyster Island-I WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	0.08
55	Oyster Island-II WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	0.21
56	Paget Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	7.36
57	Parkinson Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	0.34
58	Passage Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	0.62
59	Patric Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	0.13
60	Peacock Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	0.62
61	Pitman Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	1.37
62	Point Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	3.07
63	Potanma Islands WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	0.16
64	Ranger Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	4.26
65	Reef Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	1.74
66	Roper Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	1.46
67	Ross Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	1.01
68	Rowe Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	0.01
69	Sandy Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	1.58
70	Sea Serpent Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	0.78
71	Shark Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	0.60
72	Shearme Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	7.85
73	Sir Hugh Rose Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	1.06
74	Sisters Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	0.36
75	Snake Island-I WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	0.73
76	Snake Island-II WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	0.03
77	South Brother Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	1.24
78	South Reef Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	1.17
79	South Sentinel Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	1.61
80	Spike Island-I WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	0.42
81	Spike Island-II WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	11.7
82	Stoat Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	0.44
83	Surat Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	0.31
84	Swamp Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	4.09
85	Table (Delgarno) Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	2.29
86	Table (Excelsior) Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	1.69
87	Talabaicha Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	3.21
88	Temple Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	1.04
89	Tillongchang Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	16.83
90	Tree Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	0.03
91	Trilby Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	0.96
92	Tuft Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	0.29
93	Turtle Islands WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	0.39
94	West Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	6.4
95	Wharf Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	0.11
96	White Cliff Island WLS	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1987	0.47
97	Coringa WLS	Andhra Pradesh	1978	235.7
98	Gundla Brahmeswaram WLS	Andhra Pradesh	1990	1,194.00
99	Kambalakonda WLS	Andhra Pradesh	2002	71.39
100	Koundinya WLS	Andhra Pradesh	1990	357.6
101	Kolleru WLS	Andhra Pradesh	1953	308.55
102	Krishna WLS	Andhra Pradesh	1989	194.81
103	Nagarjuna Sagar-Srisailam WLS	Andhra Pradesh	1978	3568.09*
104	Nellapattu WLS	Andhra Pradesh	1976	4.59
105	Pulicat Lake WLS	Andhra Pradesh	1976	500
106	Rollapadu WLS	Andhra Pradesh	1988	6.14
107	Sri Lankamalleswara WLS	Andhra Pradesh	1988	464.42
108	Sri Penusila Narasimha WLS	Andhra Pradesh	1997	1,030.85
109	Sri Venkateswara WLS *Combined area with Telangana	Andhra Pradesh	1998	172.35
110	Kinnersani WLS	Telangana	1977	635.41
111	Eturnagaram WLS	Telangana	1953	806.15
112	Kawal WLS	Telangana	1965	892.23
113	Lanja Madugu Siwaram WLS	Telangana	1978	29.81
114	Manjeera Crocodile WLS	Telangana	1978	20
115	Nagarjuna Sagar-Srisailam WLS	Telangana	1978	3568.09*
116	Pakhal WLS	Telangana	1952	860
117	Pocharam WLS	Telangana	1952	130
118	Pranahita WLS *Combined area with Andhra Pradesh	Telangana	1980	136.03
119	Barela Jheel Salim Ali Bird WLS	Bihar	1997	1.96
120	Bhimbandh WLS	Bihar	1976	681.99
121	Gautam Budha WLS	Bihar	1976	138.34
122	Kanwarjheel WLS	Bihar	1989	63.11
123	Kaimur WLS	Bihar	1992	1342
124	Kusheshwar Asthan Bird WLS	Bihar	1994	29.17
125	Nagi Dam WLS	Bihar	1987	1.92
126	Nakti Dam WLS	Bihar	1987	3.33
127	Pant (Rajgir) WLS	Bihar	1978	35.84
128	Udaipur WLS	Bihar	1978	8.87
129	Valmiki WLS	Bihar	1978	545.15
130	Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin WLS	Bihar	1990	50
131	City Birds WLS	Chandigarh	1998	0.03
132	Sukhna Lake WLS	Chandigarh	1986	25.98
133	Achanakmar WLS	Chhattisgarh	1975	551.55
134	Badalkhol WLS	Chhattisgarh	1975	104.45
135	Barnawapara WLS	Chhattisgarh	1976	244.66
136	Bhairamgarh WLS	Chhattisgarh	1983	138.95
137	Bhoramdev WLS	Chhattisgarh	2001	163.8
138	Sarangarh-Gomardha WLS	Chhattisgarh	1975	277.82
139	Pamed Wild Buffalo WLS	Chhattisgarh	1985	262.12
140	Semarsot WLS	Chhattisgarh	1978	430.36
141	Sitanadi WLS	Chhattisgarh	1974	553.36
142	Tamor Pingla WLS	Chhattisgarh	1978	608.53
143	Udanti Wild Buffalo WLS	Chhattisgarh	1985	247.59
144	Dadra & Nagar Haveli WLS	Dadra Nagar Haveli	2000	92.16
145	Fudam WLS	Daman and Diu	1191	2.18
146	Bondla WLS	Goa	1969	7.95
147	Chorao Island (Dr.Salim Ali ) WLS (Bird)	Goa	1988	1.78
148	Cotigaon WLS	Goa	1968	85.65
149	Madei WLS	Goa	1999	208.48
150	Bhagwan Mahavir (Mollem) WLS	Goa	1967	133
151	Netravali WLS	Goa	1999	211.05
152	Abubshehar WLS	Haryana	1987	115.3
153	Bhindawas WLS	Haryana	1986	4.12
154	Bir Shikargarh WLS	Haryana	1987	7.67
155	Chhilchila WLS	Haryana	1986	0.29
156	Kalesar WLS	Haryana	1996	54.06
157	Khaparwas WLS	Haryana	1991	0.83
158	Morni Hills (Khol-Hi-Raitan) WLS	Haryana	2004	48.83
159	Nahar WLS	Haryana	1987	2.11
160	Balaram Amji WLS	Gujarat	1989	542.08
161	Barda WLS	Gujarat	1979	192.31
162	Gaga Great Indian Bustard WLS	Gujarat	1988	3.33
163	Gir WLS	Gujarat	1965	1,153.42
164	Girnar WLS	Gujarat	2008	178.87
165	Hingolgadh Nature Reserve WLS	Gujarat	1980	6.54
166	Jambugodha WLS	Gujarat	1990	130.38
167	Jessore WLS	Gujarat	1978	180.66
168	Lala Great Indian Bustard WLS	Gujarat	1995	2.03
169	Kachchh Desert WLS	Gujarat	1986	7506.22
170	Khijadiya WLS	Gujarat	1981	6.05
171	Marine (Gulf of Kachchh) WLS	Gujarat	1980	295.03
172	Mitiyala WLS	Gujarat	2004	18.22
173	Nal Sarovar Bird WLS	Gujarat	1969	120.82
174	Narayan Sarovar (Chinkara) WLS	Gujarat	1995	442.91
175	Paniya WLS	Gujarat	1989	39.63
176	Porbandar Lake WLS	Gujarat	1988	0.09
177	Purna WLS	Gujarat	1990	160.84
178	Rampara Vidi WLS	Gujarat	1988	15.01
179	Ratanmahal WLS	Gujarat	1982	55.65
180	Shoolpaneswar (Dhumkhal) WLS	Gujarat	1982	607.7
181	Thol Lake WLS	Gujarat	1988	6.99
182	Wild Ass WLS	Gujarat	1973	4953.71
183	Bandli WLS	Himachal Pradesh	1962	32.11
184	Chail WLS	Himachal Pradesh	1976	16
185	Chandratal WLS	Himachal Pradesh	2007	38.56
186	Churdhar WLS	Himachal Pradesh	1985	55.52
187	Daranghati WLS	Himachal Pradesh	1962	171.50
188	Dhauladhar WLS	Himachal Pradesh	1994	982.86
189	Gamgul Siyabehi WLS	Himachal Pradesh	1962	108.40
190	Kais WLS	Himachal Pradesh	1954	12.61
191	Kalatop-Khajjiar WLS	Himachal Pradesh	1958	17.17
192	Kanawar WLS	Himachal Pradesh	1954	107.29
193	Khokhan WLS	Himachal Pradesh	1954	14.94
194	Kibber WLS	Himachal Pradesh	1992	2220.12
195	Kugti WLS	Himachal Pradesh	1962	405.49
196	Lippa Asrang WLS	Himachal Pradesh	1692	31
197	Majathal WLS	Himachal Pradesh	1954	30.86
198	Manali WLS	Himachal Pradesh	1954	29
199	Nargu WLS	Himachal Pradesh	1962	132.37
200	Pong Dam Lake WLS	Himachal Pradesh	1982	207.59
201	Renuka WLS	Himachal Pradesh	2013	4
202	Rupi Bhaba WLS	Himachal Pradesh	1982	503
203	Sainj WLS	Himachal Pradesh	1994	90
204	Sangla Valley (Rakchham Chitkul) WLS	Himachal Pradesh	1989	304
205	Sech Tuan Nala WLS	Himachal Pradesh	1962	390.29
206	Shikari Devi WLS	Himachal Pradesh	1962	29.94
207	Shimla Water Catchment WLS	Himachal Pradesh	1958	10
208	Talra WLS	Himachal Pradesh	1962	46.48
209	Tirthan WLS	Himachal Pradesh	1962	61
210	Tundah WLS	Himachal Pradesh	1962	64
211	Baltal-Thajwas WLS	Jammu and Kashmir	1987	210.50
212	Changthang Cold Desert WLS	Jammu and Kashmir	1987	4,000.00
213	Gulbarga WLS	Jammu and Kashmir	1987	180
214	Hirapora WLS	Jammu and Kashmir	1987	110
215	Hokersar WLS	Jammu and Kashmir	1992	13.75
216	Jasrota WLS	Jammu and Kashmir	1987	25.75
217	Karakoram (Nubra Shyok) WLS	Jammu and Kashmir	1987	5,000.00
218	Lachipora WLS	Jammu and Kashmir	1987	80
219	Limber WLS	Jammu and Kashmir	1987	26
220	Nandni WLS	Jammu and Kashmir	1981	33.34
221	Overa Aru WLS	Jammu and Kashmir	1987	425
222	Rajparian (Daksum) WLS	Jammu and Kashmir	2002	20
223	Ramnagar Rakha WLS	Jammu and Kashmir	1981	31.5
224	Surinsar Mansar WLS	Jammu and Kashmir	1981	55.5
225	Trikuta WLS	Jammu and Kashmir	1981	31.77
226	Dalma WLS	Jharkhand	1976	193.22
227	Gautam Buddha WLS	Jharkhand	1976	121.14
228	Hazaribagh WLS	Jharkhand	1976	186.25
229	Koderma WLS	Jharkhand	1985	177.35
230	Lawalong WLS	Jharkhand	1978	211.03
231	Mahauadanr WLS	Jharkhand	1976	63.25
232	Palamau WLS	Jharkhand	1976	752.94
233	Palkot WLS	Jharkhand	1990	182.83
234	Parasnath WLS	Jharkhand	1984	49.33
235	Topchanchi WLS	Jharkhand	1978	12.82
236	Udhwa Lake WLS	Jharkhand	1991	5.65
237	Adichunchunagiri WLS	Karnataka	1981	0.84
238	Arabithittu WLS	Karnataka	1985	13.5
239	Attiveri WLS	Karnataka	1994	2.22
240	Bhadra WLS	Karnataka	1974	492.46
241	Bhimgad WLS	Karnataka	2010	190.42
242	Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple (B.R.T.) WLS	Karnataka	1987	539.52
243	Brahmagiri WLS	Karnataka	1974	181.29
244	Cauvery WLS	Karnataka	1987	1027.53
245	Chincholi WLS	Karnataka	2012	134.88
246	Dandeli WLS	Karnataka	1987	886.41
247	Daroji Bear WLS	Karnataka	1992	82.72
248	Ghataprabha Bird WLS	Karnataka	1974	29.79
249	Gudavi WLS	Karnataka	1989	0.73
250	Gudekote Sloth Bear WLS	Karnataka	2013	38.48
251	Malai Mahadeshwara WLS	Karnataka	2013	906.19
252	Melkote Temple WLS	Karnataka	1974	49.82
253	Mookambika WLS	Karnataka	1974	370.37
254	Nugu WLS	Karnataka	1974	30.32
255	Pushpagiri WLS	Karnataka	1987	102.96
256	Ranebennur Black Buck WLS	Karnataka	1974	119
257	Ranganathittu Bird WLS	Karnataka	1940	0.67
258	Ramadevara Betta Vulture WLS	Karnataka	2012	3.46
259	Rangayyanadurga Four-horned antelope	Karnataka	2011	77.24
260	Sharavathi Valley WLS	Karnataka	1974	431.23
261	Shettihalli WLS	Karnataka	1974	395.6
262	Someshwara WLS	Karnataka	1974	314.25
263	Talakaveri WLS	Karnataka	1987	105.01
264	Jogimatti WLS	Karnataka	2015	100.48
265	Thimlapura WLS	Karnataka	2016	50.86
266	Yadahalli Chinkara WLS	Karnataka	2015	96.36
267	Aralam WLS	Kerala	1984	55
268	Chimmony WLS	Kerala	1984	85
269	Chinnar WLS	Kerala	1984	90.44
270	Chulannur Peafowl WLS	Kerala	2007	3.42
271	Idukki WLS	Kerala	1976	70
272	Kottiyoor WLS	Kerala	2011	30.38
273	Kurinjimala WLS	Kerala	2006	32
274	Malabar WLS	Kerala	2010	74.215
275	Mangalavanam Bird WLS	Kerala	2004	0.0274
276	Neyyar WLS	Kerala	1958	128
277	Parambikulam WLS	Kerala	1973	285
278	Peechi-Vazhani WLS	Kerala	1958	125
279	Peppara WLS	Kerala	1983	53
280	Periyar WLS	Kerala	1950	427
281	Shendurney WLS	Kerala	1984	100.32
282	Thattekad Bird WLS	Kerala	1983	25
283	Wayanad WLS	Kerala	1973	344.44
284	Pitti WLS (Bird)	Lakshadweep	1995	0.01
285	Bagdara WLS	Madhya Pradesh	1978	478
286	Bori WLS	Madhya Pradesh	1977	485.72
287	Gandhi Sagar WLS	Madhya Pradesh	1981	368.62
288	Ghatigaon WLS	Madhya Pradesh	1981	511
289	Karera WLS	Madhya Pradesh	1981	202.21
290	Ken Gharial WLS	Madhya Pradesh	1981	45.2
291	Kheoni WLS	Madhya Pradesh	1955	122.7
292	Narsighgarh WLS	Madhya Pradesh	1974	59.19
293	National Chambal WLS	Madhya Pradesh	1978	435
294	Noradehi WLS	Madhya Pradesh	1984	1,194.67
295	Orcha WLS	Madhya Pradesh	1994	44.91
296	Pachmarhi WLS	Madhya Pradesh	1977	417.78
297	Kuno WLS	Madhya Pradesh	1981	344.68
298	Panna (Gangau) WLS	Madhya Pradesh	1979	68.14
299	Panpatha WLS	Madhya Pradesh	1983	245.84
300	Pench WLS	Madhya Pradesh	1975	118.47
301	Phen WLS	Madhya Pradesh	1983	110.74
302	Ralamandal WLS	Madhya Pradesh	1989	2.34
303	Ratapani WLS	Madhya Pradesh	1978	823.84
304	Sailana WLS	Madhya Pradesh	1983	12.96
305	Sanjay Dubri WLS	Madhya Pradesh	1975	364.59
306	Sardarpur WLS	Madhya Pradesh	1983	348.12
307	Singhori WLS	Madhya Pradesh	1976	287.91
308	Son Gharial WLS	Madhya Pradesh	1974	41.8
309	Veerangna Durgawati WLS	Madhya Pradesh	1997	23.97
310	Amba Barwa WLS	Maharashtra	1997	127.11
311	Andhari WLS	Maharashtra	1986	509.27
312	Aner Dam WLS	Maharashtra	1986	82.94
313	Bhamragarh WLS	Maharashtra	1997	104.38
314	Bhimashankar WLS	Maharashtra	1985	130.78
315	Bor WLS	Maharashtra	1970	61.1
316	Chaprala WLS	Maharashtra	1986	134.78
317	Deolgaon-Rehkuri WLS	Maharashtra	1980	2.17
318	Dhyanganga WLS	Maharashtra	1997	205.23
319	Gautala- Autramghat WLS	Maharashtra	1986	260.61
320	Great Indian Bustard WLS	Maharashtra	1979	1222.61
321	Jaikwadi WLS	Maharashtra	1986	361.05
322	Kalsubai Harishchandragad WLS	Maharashtra	1986	361.71
323	Karnala WLS	Maharashtra	1968	4.48
324	Karanja Sohal Blackbuck WLS	Maharashtra	2000	18.32
325	Katepurna WLS	Maharashtra	1988	73.63
326	Koyana WLS	Maharashtra	1985	423.55
327	Lonar WLS	Maharashtra	2000	1.17
328	Malvan Marine WLS	Maharashtra	1987	29.122
329	Mansingdeo WLS	Maharashtra	2010	182.59
330	Mayureswar Supe WLS	Maharashtra	1997	5.15
331	Melghat WLS	Maharashtra	1985	778.75
332	Nagzira WLS	Maharashtra	1970	152.81
333	Naigaon Mayur WLS	Maharashtra	1994	28.89
334	Nandur Madhameshwar WLS	Maharashtra	1986	100.12
335	Narnala Bird WLS	Maharashtra	1997	12.35
336	Nawegaon WLS	Maharashtra	2012	122.76
337	New Bor WLS	Maharashtra	2012	60.70
338	New Nagzira WLS	Maharashtra	2012	151.33
339	Painganga WLS	Maharashtra	1986	324.62
340	Phansad WLS	Maharashtra	1986	69.79
341	Radhanagari WLS	Maharashtra	1958	351.16
342	Sagareshwar WLS	Maharashtra	1985	10.87
343	Tansa WLS	Maharashtra	1970	304.81
344	Thane Creek Flamingo WLS	Maharashtra	2015	16.90
345	Tipeshwar WLS	Maharashtra	1997	148.63
346	Tungareshwar WLS	Maharashtra	2003	85
347	Yawal WLS	Maharashtra	1969	177.52
348	Yedsi Ramlin Ghat WLS	Maharashtra	1997	22.38
349	Umred-Kharngla WLS	Maharashtra	2012	189.30
350	Wan WLS	Maharashtra	1997	211
351	Gangewadi New Great Indian Bustard WLS	Maharashtra	2015	1.98
352	Badrama WLS	Orissa	1962	304.03
353	Baisipalli WLS	Orissa	1981	168.35
354	Balukhand Konark WLS	Orissa	1984	71.72
355	Bhitarkanika WLS	Orissa	1975	525
356	Chandaka Dampara WLS	Orissa	1982	175.79
357	Chilika (Nalaban) WLS	Orissa	1987	15.53
358	Debrigarh WLS	Orissa	1985	346.91
359	Gahirmatha (Marine) WLS	Orissa	1997	1,435.00
360	Hadgarh WLS	Orissa	1978	191.06
361	Karlapat WLS	Orissa	1992	147.66
362	Khalasuni WLS	Orissa	1982	116
363	Kotagarh WLS	Orissa	1981	399.5
364	Kuldiha WLS	Orissa	1984	272.75
365 366	Sunabeda WLS Lakhari Valley WLS	Orissa Orissa	1988 1985	500 185.87
367	Nandankanan WLS	Orissa	1979	14.16
368	Satkosia Gorge WLS	Orissa	1976	745.52
369	Simlipal WLS	Orissa	1979	1,354.30
370	Kapilash WLS	Orissa	NA	125.50
371	Abohar WLS	Punjab	1988	186.5
372	Bir Aishvan WLS	Punjab	1952	2.64
373	Bir Bhadson WLS	Punjab	1952	10.23
374	Bir Bunerheri WLS	Punjab	1952	6.62
375	Bir Dosanjh WLS	Punjab	1952	5.18
376	Bir Gurdialpura WLS	Punjab	1977	6.2
3767	Bir Mehaswala WLS	Punjab	1952	1.23
378	Bir Motibagh WLS	Punjab	1952	6.54
379	Harike Lake WLS	Punjab	1982	86
380	Jhajjar Bacholi WLS	Punjab	1998	1.16
381	Kathlaur Kushlian WLS	Punjab	2007	7.58
382	Takhni-Rehampur WLS	Punjab	1992	3.82
383	Nangal WLS	Punjab	2009	2.90
384	Oussudu WLS	Pondicherry	2008	3.90
385	Bandh Baratha WLS	Rajasthan	1985	199.5
386	Bassi WLS	Rajasthan	1988	138.69
387	Bhensrodgarh WLS	Rajasthan	1983	229.14
388	Darrah WLS	Rajasthan	1955	80.75
389	Jaisamand WLS	Rajasthan	1955	52
390	Jamwa Ramgarh WLS	Rajasthan	1982	300
391	Jawahar Sagar WLS	Rajasthan	1975	153.41
392	Kailadevi WLS	Rajasthan	1983	676.38
393	Kesarbagh WLS	Rajasthan	1955	14.76
394	Kumbhalgarh WLS	Rajasthan	1971	608.58
395	Mount Abu WLS	Rajasthan	1960	112.98
396	Nahargarh WLS	Rajasthan	1980	50
397	National Chambal WLS	Rajasthan	1979	274.75
398	Phulwari Ki Nal WLS	Rajasthan	1983	692.68
399	Ramgarh Vishdhari WLS	Rajasthan	1982	252.79
400	Ramsagar WLS	Rajasthan	1955	34.4
401	Sajjangarh WLS	Rajasthan	1987	5.19
402	Sariska WLS	Rajasthan	1955	219
403	Sawaimadhopur WLS	Rajasthan	1955	131.3
404	Sawai Man Singh WLS	Rajasthan	1984	103.25
405	Shergarh WLS	Rajasthan	1983	98.71
406	Sitamata WLS	Rajasthan	1979	422.94
407	Tal Chhapper WLS	Rajasthan	1971	7.19
408	Todgarh Raoli WLS	Rajasthan	1983	495.27
409	Van Vihar WLS	Rajasthan	1955	25.6
410	Cauvery North WLS	TamilNadu	2014	504.33
411	Chitrangudi Bird WLS	TamilNadu	1989	0.48
412	Gangaikondam Spotted Dear WLS	TamilNadu	2013	2.88
413	Indira Gandhi (Annamalai) WLS	TamilNadu	1972	841.49
414	Kalakad WLS	TamilNadu	1976	223.58
415	Kanjirankulam Bird WLS	TamilNadu	1989	1.04
416	Kanyakumari WLS	TamilNadu	2002	457.78
417	Karaivetti WLS	TamilNadu	1999	4.54
418	Karikili WLS	TamilNadu	1989	0.61
419	Kodaikanal WLS	TamilNadu	2013	608.95
420	Koonthankulam-Kadankulam WLS	TamilNadu	1994	1.29
421	Melaselvanoor-Keelaselvanoor WLS	TamilNadu	1998	5.93
422	Mudumalai WLS	TamilNadu	1942	217.76
423	Mundanthurai WLS	TamilNadu	1977	567.38
424	Nellai WLS	TamilNadu	2015	356.73
425	Oussudu Lake Bird Sanctuary	TamilNadu	2015	3.32
426	Point Calimere WLS	TamilNadu	1967	17.26
427	Pulicat Lake WLS	TamilNadu	1980	153.67
428	Satyamangalam WS	TamilNadu	2008, 2011	1411.61
429	Srivilliputhur Grizzled Squirrel WLS	TamilNadu	1988	485.2
430	Udayamarthandapuram Lake WLS	TamilNadu	1991	0.45
431	Vaduvoor WLS	TamilNadu	1991	1.28
432	Vedanthangal WLS	TamilNadu	1936	0.3
433	Vellanadu (Blackbuck) WLS	TamilNadu	1987	16.41
434	Vellode WLS	TamilNadu	1997	0.77
435	Vettangudi WLS	TamilNadu	1977	0.38
436	Megamalai WLS	TamilNadu	2016	269.11
437	Theerthangal WLS	TamilNadu	2016	0.29
438	Sakkarakottai WLS	TamilNadu	2016	2.30
439	Bakhira WLS	Uttar Pradesh	1990	28.94
440	Chandraprabha WLS	Uttar Pradesh	1957	78
441	Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Bird WLS	Uttar Pradesh	2003	4.27
442	Hastinapur WLS	Uttar Pradesh	1986	2,073.00
443	Kaimur WLS	Uttar Pradesh	1982	500.73
444	Katerniaghat WLS	Uttar Pradesh	1976	400.09
445	Kishanpur WLS	Uttar Pradesh	1972	227
446	Lakh Bahosi Bird WLS	Uttar Pradesh	1988	80.24
447	Mahavir Swami WLS	Uttar Pradesh	1977	5.41
448	National Chambal WLS	Uttar Pradesh	1979	635
449	Nawabganj WLS	Uttar Pradesh	1984	2.25
450	Okhala Bird WLS	Uttar Pradesh	1990	4
451	Parvati Aranga WLS	Uttar Pradesh	1990	10.84
452	Patna WLS	Uttar Pradesh	1990	1.09
453	Ranipur WLS	Uttar Pradesh	1977	230.31
454	Saman Bird WLS	Uttar Pradesh	1990	5.26
455	Samaspur WLS	Uttar Pradesh	1987	7.99
456	Sandi Bird WLS	Uttar Pradesh	1990	3.09
457	Sohagibarwa WLS	Uttar Pradesh	1987	428.2
458	Sohelwa WLS	Uttar Pradesh	1988	452.47
459	Sur Sarovar WLS	Uttar Pradesh	1991	4.03
460	Jai Prakash Narayan (Surhatal) Bird WLS	Uttar Pradesh	1991	34.32
461	Turtle WLS	Uttar Pradesh	1989	7
462	Vijai Sagar WLS	Uttar Pradesh	1990	2.62
463	Pilibhit WLS	Uttar Pradesh	2014	602.80
464	Askot Musk Deer WLS	Uttarakhand	1986	599.93
465	Nandhaur WLS	Uttarakhand	212	269.96
466	Binsar WLS	Uttarakhand	1988	47.07
467	Govind Pashu Vihar WLS	Uttarakhand	1955	485.89
468	Kedarnath WLS	Uttarakhand	1972	975.2
469	Mussoorie WLS	Uttarakhand	1993	10.82
470	Sonanadi WLS	Uttarakhand	1987	301.18
471	Ballavpur WLS	West Bengal	1977	2.02
472	Bethuadahari WLS	West Bengal	1980	0.67
473	Bibhuti Bhusan WLS	West Bengal	1980	0.64
474	Buxa WLS	West Bengal	1986	267.92
475	Chapramari WLS	West Bengal	1976	9.6
476	Chintamani Kar Bird Sanctuary	West Bengal	1982	0.07
477	Haliday Island WLS	West Bengal	1976	5.95
478	Jorepokhri Salamander WLS	West Bengal	1985	0.04
479	Lothian Island WLS	West Bengal	1976	38
480	Mahananda WLS	West Bengal	1976	158.04
481	Raiganj WLS	West Bengal	1985	1.3
482	Ramnabagan WLS	West Bengal	1981	0.14
483	Sajnakhali WLS	West Bengal	1976	362.4
484	Senchal WLS	West Bengal	1976	38.88
485	West Sunderban WLS	West Bengal	2013	556.45
486	Asola Bhati (Indira Priyadarshini) WLS	Delhi	1992	27.82
487	D’Ering Memorial (Lali) WLS	Arunachal Pradesh	1978	190
488	Dibang WLS	Arunachal Pradesh	1991	4,149.00
489	Eagle Nest WLS	Arunachal Pradesh	1989	217
490	Itanagar WLS	Arunachal Pradesh	1978	140.3
491	Kamlang WLS	Arunachal Pradesh	1989	783
492	Kane WLS	Arunachal Pradesh	1991	31
493	Mehao WLS	Arunachal Pradesh	1980	281.5
494	Pakhui/ Pakke WLS	Arunachal Pradesh	1977	861.95
495	Sessa Orchid WLS	Arunachal Pradesh	1989	100
496	Tale Valley WLS	Arunachal Pradesh	1995	337
497	Yordi-Rabe Supse WLS	Arunachal Pradesh	1996	397
498	Amchang WLS	Assam	2004	78.64
499	Barail WLS	Assam	2004	326.25
500	Barnadi WLS	Assam	1980	26.22
501	Bherjan-Borajan-Padumoni WLS	Assam	1999	7.22
502	Burachapori WLS	Assam	1995	44.06
503	Chakrashila WLS	Assam	1994	45.56
504	Deepor Beel WLS	Assam	–	4.14
505	Dihing Patkai WLS	Assam	2004	111.19
506	East Karbi Anglong WLS	Assam	2000	221.81
507	Garampani WLS	Assam	1952	6.05
508	Hollongapar Gibbon WLS	Assam	1997	20.98
509	Lawkhowa WLS	Assam	1972	70.14
510	Marat Longri WLS	Assam	2003	451
511	Nambor WLS	Assam	2000	37
512	Nambor Doigrung WLS	Assam	2003	97.15
513	Porbitora WLS	Assam	1987	38.81
514	Pani-Dihing Bird WLS	Assam	1995	33.93
515	Sonai Rupai WLS	Assam	1998	220
516	Dampa WLS (TR)	Mizoram	1985	500
517	Khawnglung WLS	Mizoram	1992	35
518	Lengteng WLS	Mizoram	1999	60
519	Ngengpui WLS	Mizoram	1991	110
520	Pualreng WLS	Mizoram	2004	50
521	Tawi WLS	Mizoram	1978	35.75
522	Thorangtlang WLS	Mizoram	2002	50
523	Tokalo WLS	Mizoram	2007	250
524	Khongjaingamba Ching WLS	Manipur	2016	0.412
525	Yangoupokpi-Lokchao WLS	Manipur	1989	184.4
526	BarseyRhododendron WLS	Sikkim	1998	104
527	Fambong Lho WLS	Sikkim	1984	51.76
528	Kitam WLS (Bird)	Sikkim	2005	6
529	Kyongnosla Alpine WLS	Sikkim	1977	31
530	Maenam WLS	Sikkim	1987	35.34
531	Pangolakha WLS	Sikkim	2002	128
532	Shingba (Rhododendron) WLS	Sikkim	1984	43
533	Fakim WLS	Nagaland	1980	6.4
534	Puliebadze WLS	Nagaland	1980	9.23
535	Rangapahar WLS	Nagaland	1986	4.7
536	Baghmara Pitcher Plant WLS	Meghalaya	1984	0.02
537	Nongkhyllem WLS	Meghalaya	1981	29
538	Siju WLS	Meghalaya	1979	5.18
539	Narpuh WLS	Meghalaya	2015	59.90
540	Gumti WLS	Tripura	1988	389.54
541	Rowa WLS	Tripura	1988	0.86
542	Sepahijala WLS	Tripura	1987	13.45
543	Trishna WLS	Tripura	1988	163.08

Nagarjuna Sagar-Srisailam WLS is calculated two times Andhra Pradesh & Telangana.

Source: Wildlife Institute of India

List of Wildlife Sanctuaries of India – updated. State wise list of wildlife Sanctuaries (Sanctuary) of India. How many wildlife Sanctuaries (Sanctuary) in India. Total number of wildlife Sanctuaries (Sanctuary) in India is 553. (544 is given in the list, it will be updated soon)

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