Pocharam Wildlife Sanctuary
Pocharam Wildlife Sanctuary is a forest and wildlife sanctuary located 15 km (9.3 mi) from Medak and 115 km (71 mi) from Hyderabad, Telangana, India.[2] Spanning over 130 square kilometres (50 sq mi), in the districts of Nizamabad and Medak,[3] it was a former hunting ground of the Nizam that was declared a wildlife sanctuary in the early 20th century. It is named after the Pocharam lake, formed from the bunding of the Allair from 1916-1922. The sanctuary has an ecotourism center for visitors. It is home to many species of birds and mammals. The sanctuary is situated 100 km from Nizamabad city.
Pocharam Wildlife Sanctuary | |
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
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Location | Medak and Nizamabad, Telangana State, India |
Nearest city | Medak |
Coordinates | 18°7′30″N 78°12′0″E[1] |
Area | 130 km2 (50 sq mi) |
Established | 1952 |
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References
- "Pocharam Sanctuary". protectedplanet.net.
- Pocharam Wildlife Sanctuary Wikimapia
- "APFD Website". Archived from the original on 25 January 2014. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
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