Sohagi Barwa Wildlife Sanctuary UPSC

  • The Sohagi Barwa Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Maharajganj district of Uttar Pradesh, India.
  • It is situated on the west bank of the Gandak River.
  • It shares its northern boundary with Nepal and is adjacent to Bihar’s Valmiki Tiger Reserve on its eastern border.
  • In 1987, the Sohagi Barwa Wildlife Sanctuary was established under the Wildlife Protection Act of India, 1972.
  • Area: The Sohagi Barwa Wildlife Sanctuary covers an approximate area of 428.2 square kilometers (165.3 square miles). The area is divided into seven forest ranges, namely;
    • Pakdi
    • Madhwaliya
    • Laxmipur
    • North Chouk
    • South Chouk
    • Seopur
    • Nichlaul Ranges
  • River: Sohagi Barwa Wildlife Sanctuary is drained by the following rivers:
    • Great Gandak River
    • Little Gandak River
    • Pyas River
    • Rohin River
  • Flora: Sal Forest (Approximately 75% of the sanctuary area is covered by Sal forests), Jaamun, Gutal, Semal, Khair, Grasslands and Cane Forests etc.
  • Fauna: Tigers, Leopards, Elephants, Sambar Deer, Barking Deer, Sloth Bears, Indian Civets, Indian Flying Foxes, Little Cormorant, Common Teal, Pond Heron, Indian Pythons, Common Kraits, Indian Rock Pythons etc.
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