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Wildlife Sanctuaries In Uttar Pradesh
This is list of the protected areas of Uttar Pradesh, a northeastern state of India bordering Nepal. National parks There is only 1 national park located within Uttar Pradesh. * Dudhwa National Park Wildlife sanctuaries There are total of 25 wildlife sanctuaries in Uttar Pradesh * Sarsai Nawar Wetland, Sarsai Nawar, Etawah district. *Bakhira Sanctuary, Sant Kabir Nagar district *Chandra Prabha Wildlife Sanctuary, Chandauli district * Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary, Amroha, Bijnor, Ghaziabad, Meerut, and Muzzafarnagar districts *Kachhua Sanctuary, Varanasi district *Kaimoor Sanctuary, Mirzapur and Sonbhadra districts *Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary, Bahraich district *Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary, Lakhimpur Kheri district *Lakh Bahosi Sanctuary, Kannauj district *Mahavir Swami Sanctuary, Lalitpur district * National Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary, Agra and Etawah districts *Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary, Unnao district *Okhla Sanctuary, Ghaziabad, and Gautam Buddha Nagar district ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh (; , 'Northern Province') is a state in northern India. With over 200 million inhabitants, it is the most populated state in India as well as the most populous country subdivision in the world. It was established in 1950 after India had become a republic. It was a successor to the United Provinces (UP) during the period of the Dominion of India (1947–1950), which in turn was a successor to the United Provinces (UP) established in 1935, and eventually of the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh established in 1902 during the British Raj. The state is divided into 18 divisions and 75 districts, with the state capital being Lucknow, and Prayagraj serving as the judicial capital. On 9 November 2000, a new state, Uttaranchal (now Uttarakhand), was created from Uttar Pradesh's western Himalayan hill region. The two major rivers of the state, the Ganges and its tributary Yamuna, meet at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, a Hindu pilgrimage site. Ot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kachhua Sanctuary
Kachhua Sanctuary is in Varanasi district in Uttar Pradesh, India. Turtles, the Ganges dolphin and other water animals can be found here. Location 8 km from railway station, spread over the 7 km stretch of River Ganges from Rajghat to Ramnagar, Varanasi, U.P., India Distances 28 km from Babatpur (Varanasi) Airport, by road - Lucknow- Varanasi via Sultanpur-285 km, Via Pratapgarh 302, via Ayodhya 323 km. One can contact the Office of Warden, Turtle Wild Life Sanctuary, Sarnath, Varanasi. Best season - (October–June) Attractions: Nature and wildlife How to reach: Can be accessed by boat through the riverfront of Varanasi Turtle Sanctuary was declared on 21 December 1989. In order to check this biological pollution and to make River Ganges free of pollutants, Ganga Action Plan (GAP) Phase I, has started in the year 1986 by the Govt. of India, with a turtle breeding project with its breeding centre at Sarnath where turtles (both herbivores and carnivores ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Chambal (Gharial) Wildlife Sanctuary
National Chambal Sanctuary, also called the National Chambal Gharial Wildlife Sanctuary, is a tri-state protected area in northern India for the protection of the Critically Endangered gharial, the red-crowned roof turtle and the Endangered Ganges river dolphin. Located on the Chambal River near the tripoint of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, it was first declared in Madhya Pradesh in 1978, and now constitutes a long narrow eco-reserve co-administered by the three states. Within the sanctuary, the pristine Chambal River cuts through mazes of ravines and hills with many sandy beaches. It is part of the Khathiar-Gir dry deciduous forests ecoregion. History Administrative approval of the Government of India for the establishment of the National Chambal Sanctuary was conveyed in Order No. 17-74/77-FRY (WL) dated 30 September 1978. The Sanctuary has sanctuary status declared under Section 18(1) of the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972. Since such a declaratio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lalitpur District, Uttar Pradesh
Lalitpur District is one of the districts of Uttar Pradesh state of India. Lalitpur district is a part of Jhansi Division. Lalitpur is the main town and administrative headquarters. The district occupies an area of 5,039 km². Lalitpur District is a part of Jhansi Division and was carved out as a district in the year 1974. It is connected to Jhansi District by a narrow corridor to the northeast, and is otherwise almost surrounded by Madhya Pradesh state, an example of a salient. Lalitpur district lies between latitude 24°11' and 25°14' (north) and longitude 78°10' and 79°0' (east) and is bounded by district Jhansi in the north, districts Sagar and Tikamgarh of Madhya Pradesh state in the east and Ashoknagar district of Madhya Pradesh separated by river Betwa in the west. The district had a population of 1,221,592 as per the census of year 2011. This district has a number of historical and cultural places like Deogarh, Seeronji, Pavagiri, Devamata, Neelkantheshwar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahavir Swami Sanctuary
Mahavir Swami Sanctuary, is one of many wildlife sanctuaries in Uttar Pradesh. It is 125 km from Jhansi and 33 km from Lalitpur. The sanctuary is spread over an area of 5.4 km2. Jhansi provides for a wonderful gateway to the Bundelkhand region and has been rendered famous by the legendary Rani Laxmi Bai. In addition to a variety of birds, the residents include leopard, nilgai, wild boar, sambhar, black buck, blue bull, bear, jackals, langur and monkeys. The best time to visit here is from November to April. There is a forest rest house to provide accommodation facilities. References External linkshttp://www.splendidindia.com/destinations/uttarpradesh/traveling-to-mahavirswamisanctuaryjhansi.html {{coord, 24.52, 78.25, display=title [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kannauj District
Kannauj district is an administrative district of Uttar Pradesh state in northern India, along the river Ganges. The historic town of Kannauj, northwest of Kanpur, is the administrative center. The district was carved out of Farrukhabad district on 18 September 1997. The native dialect of this district is Kannauji. Geography Kannauj is located at . It has an average elevation of 139 metres (456 feet). The Ganges is the main river of the district at the North East border of the district. Kali river is at the northern border of the district while the Ishan river flows through the District. The climate of the district is characterized by a hot dry summer and a pleasant cold season. The average rainfall of the District is approximately 80 cm. The district is bounded by the districts of Farrukhabad to the north, Hardoi to the northeast, Kanpur Nagar to the east, Kanpur Dehat to the southeast, Auraiya to the south, Etawah to the southwest, and Mainpuri to the we ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lakh Bahosi Sanctuary
Lakh Bahosi Sanctuary is a bird sanctuary spread over two jheels (shallow lakes) near the villages of Lakh and Bahosi (abt 4 km apart) in Kannauj district, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is about 40 km from Kannauj. Primarily a bird sanctuary, species from 49 genera (of the 97 inhabiting India) can be seen at the sanctuary. It is one of the largest bird sanctuary in India, covering 80 km2 including also a stretch of the Upper Ganges canal. (Lat/Long: 26°54'47.50"N 79°39'19.20") Getting there Lakh-Bahosi is 5 km from Indergarh Police Station. It is about 35 km from Kannauj , bus stand on the Grand Trunk Road (NH91) - the road turns right at the canal just past Tirwa (10 km distant from tirwa)(abt 15 km from Kannauj). It is about 90 km from Kanpur and 125 km and 3 hours drive from Kanpur Airport. Attraction Spread over beside the Bahosi Lake, the sanctuary is home to various migratory birds from November to March. Jackal, blue bull, mongoo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lakhimpur Kheri District
Lakhimpur Kheri district is the largest Districts of Uttar Pradesh, district in Uttar Pradesh, India, on the border with Nepal. Its administrative capital is the city of Lakhimpur, Uttar Pradesh, Lakhimpur. Lakhimpur Kheri district is a part of Lucknow division, with a total area of . The national government designated Lakhimpur Kheri as a Minority Concentrated District on the basis of 2001 census data, which identifies it as requiring urgent aid to improve living standards and amenities. Dudhwa National Park, and Pilibhit Tiger reserve are in Lakhimpur Kheri and are the only national park in Uttar Pradesh. They are home to many rare and endangered species including 65+ Tigers, leopards, Barasingha, swamp deer, hispid hares and Bengal florican Etymology Etymologically Lakhimpur was known as ''Luxmipur''. Kheri is a town from Lakhimpur. Theory suggests that the name derives from the ''Acacia catechu, khair'' trees that once covered large tracts in the area. History The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary
The Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary is a part of the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve near Mailani in Uttar Pradesh, India. It covers an area of and was founded in 1972. It is 13 km away from Bhira town in Lakhimpur Kheri District. The sanctuary is covered with a dense deciduous forest of sal, teak and jamun. Fauna * Tiger * Leopard * Swamp deer * Hog deer * Barking deer * Bengal florican * Lesser florican See also * Dudhwa National Park * Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary * Dudhwa Tiger Reserve References External links "Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary" {{India-protected-area-stub Wildlife sanctuaries in Uttar Pradesh Tourist attractions in Lakhimpur Kheri district Protected areas established in 1972 1972 establishments in Uttar Pradesh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bahraich District
Bahraich district is one of the districts of Uttar Pradesh state of India, and Bahraich town is the district headquarters. Bahraich District is a part of Devipatan Division. History According to some other historians in the middle age this place was the capital of “Bhar” dynasty. Therefore, it was called as “Bharaich”. Which later come to be known as “Bahraich”. Famous Chinese visitors Hwaintsang and Feighyaan visited this place. The famous Arab visitor Ibne-ba-tuta visited Bahraich and wrote that Bahraich is a beautiful city situated at the bank of holy river Saryu. According to Puraans King Luv, the son of God Ram and King Prasenjit ruled Bahraich. Also during the period of exile Pandavas and along with mother Kunti visited this place. The guru of Maharaja Janak, Rishi Ashtwakra used to live here. Rishi Valmiki and Rishi Balark also used to live here . Bahraich district is a part of Devipatan division consist of districts Bahraich, Gonda, Shravasti, Balrampur. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary
The Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area in the Upper Gangetic plain, near Bahraich city in Bahraich district of Uttar Pradesh, India and covers an area of in the Terai of the Bahraich district. In 1987, it was brought under the purview of the ‘Project Tiger’, and together with the Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary and the Dudhwa National Park it forms the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve.Mathur, P. K. and N. Midha (2008)''Mapping of National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries, Dudhwa Tiger Reserve''. WII – NNRMS - MoEF Project, Final Technical Report. Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun. It was established in 1975.Tripahti, K. P., Singh, B. (2009). ''Species diversity and vegetation structure across various strata in natural and plantation forests in Katerniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary, North India''. Tropical Ecology 50(1): 191–200. The Katerniaghat Forest provides strategic connectivity between tiger habitats of Dudhwa and Kishanpur in India and the Bardia National Park in N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sonbhadra District
Sonbhadra or ''Sonebhadra'' is the second largest district by area of Uttar Pradesh after Lakhimpur Kheri. It is the only district in India which borders four states, namely Madhya Pradesh to the west, Chhattishgarh to the south, Jharkhand in the south-east and Bihar to the north-east. The district has an area of and a population of 1,862,559 (2011 census), with a population density of . It lies in the extreme south-east of the state, and is bounded by Mirzapur District to the northwest, Chandauli District to the north, Kaimur district, Kaimur and Rohtas district, Rohtas districts of Bihar state to the north-east, Garhwa district of Jharkhand state to the east, Balrampur district, Chhattisgarh, Balrampur District of Chhattisgarh state to the south, and Singrauli district of Madhya Pradesh state to the west. The district headquarters is in the town of Robertsganj. Sonbhadra district is an industrial zone and it has much bauxite, limestone, coal, gold, etc. It is called the "Energ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
