Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary

The Debrigarh wildlife sanctuary is located in the Bargarh district in the Indian state of Odisha, covering a total area of 346.91 km2. It is situated near the city of Sambalpur's Hirakud Dam. The Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary is an important location for the conservation of various local wildlife and their habitat. It is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna. Over 40 species of mammals, 200 species of birds, 40 species of reptiles, 12 species of amphibians, 42 species of fishes, 39 species of odonates, 85 species of butterflies and 38 species of spiders have been found living in the sanctuary.

Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)[1]
Map showing the location of Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary
Map showing the location of Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary
Coordinates21.557097°N 83.646108°E / 21.557097; 83.646108[2]
Area346.91 km2 (133.94 sq mi)

The sanctuary is bound on the east and north by the huge Hirakud reservoir. It is one of the select few sanctuaries in the state supporting both terrestrial and aquatic biodiversity; which further attracts a significant number of migratory waterfowl during winter; and is also home to over 250 plant species, many of which have ethno-botanical and medicinal value.

Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary is a Eco-sensitive Zone from both a ecological and environmental point of view and to prohibit industries or class of industries and their operations and processes in the said Eco-sensitive zone.

References
  1. "Debrigarh". Protected Planet. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
  2. "Debrigarh PA :: Odisha Wildlife Organisation". Welcome. 18 October 2017. Archived from the original on 1 April 2020. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
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