Suhelwa Wildlife Sanctuary UPSC

  • Suhelwa Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Shravasti, Balrampur and Gonda districts of Uttar Pradesh, India.
  • It is situated in the Terai region of Uttar Pradesh, near the border with Nepal.
  • In 1988, the Suhelwa Wildlife Sanctuary was established with the aim of conserving the biodiversity of the Terai region of Uttar Pradesh.
  • Area: The Suhelwa Wildlife Sanctuary covers an area of approximately 452 square kilometers (175 square miles).
  • Flora: Sal, Asna, Khair, Teak, Black Sheesham, Jamun, Haldu, Bahera etc.
  • Fauna: Tigers, Leopards, Elephants, Spotted Deer, Sambar Deer, Sloth Bears, Indian Cormorant, Indian Pond Heron, Long-Billed Vulture, White Rumped Vulture, Sarus Crane Indian Python, Indian Cobra, Common Krait etc.
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