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Wildlife Sanctuaries

Wildlife Sanctuaries in India (576)

About Wildlife Sanctuaries

A wildlife sanctuary in India is a protected area of importance for flora, fauna, or features of geological or other interest, which is reserved and managed for conservation and to provide opportunities for study or research. The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 provides for the establishment of protected areas in India.[1]

Wildlife sanctuaries of India, are classified as IUCN Category IV protected areas. As of March 2025, 573 wildlife sanctuaries have been established, covering 123,762.56 km2 (47,784.99 sq mi).[2] Among these, Project Tiger governs 53 tiger reserves, which are of special significance for the conservation of the Bengal tiger.[3] Additionally, there are 33 elephant reserves covering 80,778 km2 (31,189 sq mi) established under the Project Elephant, some of which overlap with the boundaries of declared wildlife sanctuaries and tiger reserves.[4][5][6]

Established in 1936, Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu was the first bird sanctuary in the country and the Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary was established later in 1940.[7][8] Spanning 7,506.22 km2 (2,898.17 sq mi), Kutch Desert Wildlife Sanctuary in Gujarat is the largest wildlife sanctuary in the country and spanning just 2.0 km2 (0.77 sq mi), Kutch Bustard Sanctuary in Gujarat is the smallest wildlife sanctuary in the country.[9][10] Andaman and Nicobar Islands has the most number of wildlife sanctuaries (97).

Andaman and Nicobar Islands

#	Sanctuary	Declared	District
1	Arial Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
2	Bamboo Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
3	Barren Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
4	Battimalv Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Nicobar
5	Belle Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
6	Benett Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
7	Bingham Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
8	Blister Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
9	Bluff Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
10	Bondoville Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
11	Brush Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
12	Buchanan Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
13	Chanel Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
14	Cinque Islands Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
15	Clyde Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
16	Cone Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
17	Curlew (B.P.) Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
18	Curlew Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
19	Cuthbert Bay Wildlife Sanctuary	1997	Andaman
20	Defence Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
21	Dot Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
22	Dottrell Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
23	Duncan Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
24	East Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
25	East of Inglis Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
26	Egg Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
27	Entrance Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
28	Flat Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
29	Gander Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
30	Girjan Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
31	Galathea Bay Wildlife Sanctuary	—	Nicobar
32	Goose Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
33	Hump Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
34	Interview Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
35	James Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
36	Jungle Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
37	Kwangtung Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
38	Kyd Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
39	Landfall Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
40	Latouche Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
41	Lohabarrack Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
42	Mangrove Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
43	Mask Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
44	Mayo Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
45	Megapode Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Nicobar
46	Montogemery Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
47	Narcondam Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
48	North Brother Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
49	North Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
50	North Reef Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
51	Oliver Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
52	Orchid Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
53	Ox Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
54	Oyster Island‑I Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
55	Oyster Island‑II Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
56	Paget Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
57	Parkinson Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
58	Passage Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
59	Patric Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
60	Peacock Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
61	Pitman Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
62	Point Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
63	Potanma Islands Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
64	Ranger Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
65	Reef Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
66	Roper Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
67	Ross Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
68	Rowe Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
69	Sandy Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
70	Sea Serpent Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
71	Shark Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
72	Shearme Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
73	Sir Hugh Rose Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
74	Sisters Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
75	Snake Island‑I Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
76	Snake Island‑II Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
77	South Brother Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
78	South Reef Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
79	South Sentinel Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
80	Spike Island‑I Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
81	Spike Island‑II Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
82	Stoat Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
83	Surat Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
84	Swamp Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
85	Table (Delgarno) Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
86	Table (Excelsior) Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
87	Talabaicha Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
88	Temple Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
89	Tillongchang Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1985	Nicobar
90	Tree Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
91	Trilby Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
92	Tuft Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
93	Turtle Islands Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
94	West Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
95	Wharf Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman
96	White Cliff Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Andaman

Andhra Pradesh

#	Sanctuary	Declared	District
1	Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary	1978	East Godavari
2	Gundla Brahmeswaram Wildlife Sanctuary	1990	Kurnool, Prakasam
3	Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary	2002	Visakhapatnam
4	Koundinya Wildlife Sanctuary	1990	Chittoor
5	Kolleru Wildlife Sanctuary	1953	Krishna, West Godavari
6	Krishna Wildlife Sanctuary	1989	Guntur, Krishna
7	Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve	1978	Nandyal, Palnadu, Prakasam
8	Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary	1976	Tirupati
9	Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary	1976	Tirupati
10	Rollapadu Wildlife Sanctuary	1988	Nandyal
11	Sri Lankamalleswara Wildlife Sanctuary	1988	Kadapa
12	Sri Penusila Narasimha Wildlife Sanctuary	1997	Nellore
13	Sri Venkateswara Wildlife Sanctuary	1985	Tirupati

Arunachal Pradesh

#	Sanctuary	Declared	District
1	D'Ering Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary	1978	East Siang
2	Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary	1991	Dibang Valley
3	Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary	1989	West Kameng
4	Itanagar Wildlife Sanctuary	1978	Papum Pare
5	Kamala Wildlife Sanctuary	2015	Upper Subansiri
6	Kamlang Wildlife Sanctuary	1989	Lohit
7	Kane Wildlife Sanctuary	1991	West Siang
8	Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary	1980	Dibang Valley
9	Pakke Tiger Reserve	1977	East Kameng
10	Ringba-Roba Wildlife Sanctuary	2015	East Kameng
11	Sessa Orchid Wildlife Sanctuary	1989	West Kameng
12	Talle Valley Wildlife Sanctuary	1995	Lower Subansiri
13	Yordi Rabe Supse Wildlife Sanctuary	1996	West Siang

Assam

#	Sanctuary	Declared	District
1	Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary	2004	Kamrup
2	Barnadi Wildlife Sanctuary	1980	Darrang
3	Bherjan-Borajan-Padumoni Wildlife Sanctuary	1999	Tinsukia
4	Borail Wildlife Sanctuary	2004	Cachar
5	Burachapori Wildlife Sanctuary	1995	Sonitpur
6	Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary	1994	Dhubri
7	Deepar Beel Wildlife Sanctuary	1989	Kamrup
8	East Karbi-Anglong Wildlife Sanctuary	2000	Karbi-Anglong
9	Garampani Wildlife Sanctuary	1952	Karbi-Anglong
10	Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary	1997	Jorhat
11	Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary	1972	Nagaon
12	Marat Longri Wildlife Sanctuary	2003	Karbi-Anglong
13	Nambor Wildlife Sanctuary	2000	Karbi-Anglong
14	Nambor - Doigrung Wildlife Sanctuary	2003	Karbi-Anglong
15	Pabitora Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Marigaon
16	Pani Dihing Wildlife Sanctuary	1995	Sibsagar
17	Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary	1998	Sonitpur

Bihar

#	Sanctuary	Declared	District
1	Barela Bird Sanctuary	1997	Vaishali
2	Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary	1976	Munger
3	Gautam Budha Wildlife Sanctuary	1976	Gaya
4	Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary	1979	Rohtas
5	Kanwarjheel Wildlife Sanctuary	1989	Begusarai
6	Kusheshwar Asthan Bird Wildlife Sanctuary	1994	Darbhanga
7	Nagi Dam Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Jamui
8	Nakti Dam Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Jamui
9	Pant Wildlife Sanctuary	1978	Nalanda
10	Rajauli Wildlife Sanctuary	2019	Nawada
11	Udaypur Wildlife Sanctuary	1978	Pashchim Champaran
12	Valmiki Wildlife Sanctuary	1978	Pashchim Champaran
13	Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary	1990	Bhagalpur

Chandigarh

#	Sanctuary	Declared	District
1	City Birds Wildlife Sanctuary	1998	Chandigarh
2	Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary	1986	Chandigarh

Chhattisgarh

#	Sanctuary	Declared	District
1	Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary	1975	Bilaspur
2	Badalkhol Wildlife Sanctuary	1975	Jashpur
3	Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary	1976	Raipur
4	Bhairamgarh Wildlife Sanctuary	1983	Bijapur
5	Bhoramdev Wildlife Sanctuary	2001	Kawardha
6	Gomardha Wildlife Sanctuary	1975	Raigarh
7	Pamed Wildlife Sanctuary	1985	Bijapur
8	Semarsot Wildlife Sanctuary	1978	Surguja
9	Sitanadi Wildlife Sanctuary	1974	Dhamtari
10	Tamor Pingla Wildlife Sanctuary	1978	Surguja
11	Udanti Wildlife Sanctuary	1983	Gariaband

Dadra Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu

#	Sanctuary	Declared	District
1	Dadra and Nagar Haveli Wildlife Sanctuary	2000	Dadra and Nagar Haveli
2	Fudam Bird Sanctuary	1991	Diu

Delhi

#	Sanctuary	Declared	District
1	Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary	1992	South Delhi

Goa

#	Sanctuary	Declared	District
1	Bhagwan Mahavir Sanctuary	1967	North Goa
2	Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary	1969	North Goa
3	Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary	1968	South Goa
4	Madei Wildlife Sanctuary	1999	North Goa
5	Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary	1999	South Goa
6	Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary	1988	North Goa

Gujarat

#	Sanctuary	Declared	District
1	Balaram Ambaji Wildlife Sanctuary	1989	Banaskantha
2	Barda Wildlife Sanctuary	1979	Jamnagar, Porbandar
3	Gaga Wildlife Sanctuary	1988	Jamnagar
4	Gir Wildlife Sanctuary	1965	Amreli, Junagadh
5	Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary	2008	Junagadh
6	Hingolgadh Wildlife Sanctuary	1980	Rajkot
7	Jambughoda Wildlife Sanctuary	1990	Godhra
8	Jessore Sloth Bear Sanctuary	1978	Banaskantha
9	Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary	1981	Jamnagar
10	Kutch Bustard Sanctuary	1995	Kachchh
11	Kutch Desert Wildlife Sanctuary	1986	Kachchh
12	Marine Wildlife Sanctuary	1980	Jamnagar
13	Mitiyala Wildlife Sanctuary	2004	Junagadh
14	Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary	1969	Ahmedabad, Surendranagar
15	Narayan Sarovar Wildlife Sanctuary	1995	Kachchh
16	Pania Wildlife Sanctuary	1989	Amreli
17	Porbandar Bird Sanctuary	1988	Porbandar
18	Purna Wildlife Sanctuary	1990	Dangs
19	Rampara Wildlife Sanctuary	1988	Rajkot
20	Ratanmahal Wildlife Sanctuary	1982	Dahod
21	Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary	1982	Bharuch
22	Thol Lake Bird Sanctuary	1988	Mahesana
23	Wild Ass Wildlife Sanctuary	1973	Banaskantha, Kachchh, Mahesana, Patan, Rajkot, Surendranagar

Haryana

#	Sanctuary	Declared	District
1	Abubshahar Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Sirsa
2	Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary	1986	Jhajjar
3	Bir Shikargah Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Panchkula
4	Chhilchhila Wildlife Sanctuary	1986	Kaithal
5	Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary	1996	Yamuna Nagar
6	Khaparwas Wildlife Sanctuary	1991	Jhajjar
7	Khol Hi-Raitan Wildlife Sanctuary	2004	Panchkula
8	Nahar Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Rewari

Himachal Pradesh

#	Sanctuary	Declared	District
1	Bandli Wildlife Sanctuary	1962	Mandi
2	Chail Wildlife Sanctuary	1976	Sirmaur
3	Chandratal Wildlife Sanctuary	2007	Lahaul and Spiti
4	Churdhar Wildlife Sanctuary	1985	Sirmaur
5	Daranghati Wildlife Sanctuary	1962	Shimla
6	Dhauladhar Wildlife Sanctuary	1994	Kangra
7	Gamgul Siahbehi Wildlife Sanctuary	1962	Chamba
8	Kais Wildlife Sanctuary	1954	Kullu
9	Kalatop Khajjiar Wildlife Sanctuary	1958	Chamba
10	Kanwar Wildlife Sanctuary	1954	Kullu
11	Khokhan Wildlife Sanctuary	1954	Kullu
12	Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary	1992	Lahul and Spiti
13	Kugti Wildlife Sanctuary	1962	Chamba
14	Lippa Asrang Wildlife Sanctuary	2001	Kinnaur
15	Majathal Wildlife Sanctuary	1954	Solan
16	Manali Wildlife Sanctuary	1954	Kullu
17	Nargu Wildlife Sanctuary	1962	Mandi
18	Pong Dam Lake Wildlife Sanctuary	1982	Kangra
19	Rakchham Chitkul Wildlife Sanctuary	1989	Kinnaur
20	Renuka Wildlife Sanctuary	2013	Sirmaur
21	Rupi Bhaba Wildlife Sanctuary	1982	Kinnaur
22	Sainj Wildlife Sanctuary	1994	Kullu
23	Sechu Tuan Nala Wildlife Sanctuary	1962	Chamba
24	Shikari Devi Wildlife Sanctuary	1962	Mandi
25	Shimla Wildlife Sanctuary	1958	Shimla
26	Talra Wildlife Sanctuary	1962	Shimla
27	Tirthan Wildlife Sanctuary	1992	Kullu
28	Tundah Wildlife Sanctuary	1999	Chamba

Jammu and Kashmir

#	Sanctuary	Declared	District
1	Baltal Thajwas Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Srinagar
2	Gulmarg Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Baramulla
3	Hirpora Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Baramulla
4	Jasrota Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Kathua
5	Lachipora Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Baramulla
6	Limber Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Baramulla
7	Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary	1990	Jammu
8	Overa-Aru Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Anantnag
9	Rajparian Wildlife Sanctuary	1945	Anantnag
10	Ramnagar Rakha Wildlife Sanctuary	1990	Jammu
11	Surinsar-Mansar Wildlife Sanctuary	1990	Jammu
12	Tata Kutti Wildlife Sanctuary	2012	Jammu
13	Tral Wildlife Sanctuary	2019	Pulwama

Jharkhand

#	Sanctuary	Declared	District
1	Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary	1976	Singhbhum East
2	Gautam Budha Wildlife Sanctuary	1976	Koderma
3	Hazaribagh Wildlife Sanctuary	1976	Hazaribagh
4	Koderma Wildlife Sanctuary	1985	Koderma
5	Lawalong Wildlife Sanctuary	1978	Chatra
6	Mahuadanr Wildlife Sanctuary	1976	Palamau
7	Palamau Wildlife Sanctuary	1976	Palamau
8	Palkot Wildlife Sanctuary	1990	Gumla
9	Parasnath Wildlife Sanctuary	1984	Giridih
10	Topchanchi Wildlife Sanctuary	1978	Dhanbad
11	Udhwa Lake Wildlife Sanctuary	1991	Sahebganj

Karnataka

#	Sanctuary	Declared	District
1	Adichunchunagiri Wildlife Sanctuary	1981	Mandya
2	Arabithittu Wildlife Sanctuary	1985	Mysore
3	Arsikere Sloth Bear Wildlife Sanctuary	2023	Hassan
4	Attiveri Bird Sanctuary	1994	Uttara Kannada
5	Bankapura Wolf Wildlife Sanctuary	2023	Koppal
6	Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary	1974	Chikmagalur, Shimoga
7	Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary	2010	Belgavi
8	Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Chamarajanagar
9	Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary	1974	Kodagu
10	Bukkapatna Chinkara Wildlife Sanctuary	2019	Tumakuru
11	Cauvery Extension Wildlife Sanctuary	—	—
12	Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Chamarajanagar, Mandya, Ramanagar
13	Chincholi Wildlife Sanctuary	2011	Kalaburagi
14	Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Uttara Kannada
15	Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary	1992	Dharwar
16	Ghataprabha Wildlife Sanctuary	1974	Belgaum
17	Gudavi Bird Sanctuary	1989	Shimoga
18	Gudekote Extension Wildlife Sanctuary	2019	Ballari
19	Gudekote Wildlife Sanctuary	2013	Ballari
20	Jogimatti Wildlife Sanctuary	2015	Chitradurga
21	Kamasandra Wildlife Sanctuary	2019	Ramanagara
22	Kappathagudda Wildlife Sanctuary	2019	Gadag
23	Malai Mahadeshwara Wildlife Sanctuary	2013	Chamarajanagar
24	Melkote Temple Wildlife Sanctuary	1974	Mandya
25	Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary	1974	Udipi
26	Nugu Wildlife Sanctuary	1974	Mysore
27	Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Dakshina Kannada, Kodagu
28	Ramadevarabetta Vulture Sanctuary	2012	Ramanagara
29	Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary	1940	Mysore
30	Rangayyanadurga Wildlife Sanctuary	2011	Davanagere
31	Ranibennur Blackbuck Sanctuary	1974	Dharwad
32	Sharavati Valley Wildlife Sanctuary	1974	Shimoga
33	Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary	1974	Shimoga
34	Someshwara Wildlife Sanctuary	1974	Udipi
35	Talakaveri Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Kodagu
36	Thimlapura Wildlife Sanctuary	2016	Tumkur
37	Uttaregudda Wildlife Sanctuary	2023	Chitradurga
38	Yadahalli Chinkara Wildlife Sanctuary	2015	Bagalkot

Kerala

#	Sanctuary	Declared	District
1	Aralam Butterfly Sanctuary	1984	Kannur
2	Chimmony Wildlife Sanctuary	1984	Thrissur
3	Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary	1984	Idukki
4	Choolannur Pea Fowl Sanctuary	2007	Palakkad
5	Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary	1976	Idukki
6	Karimpuzha Wildlife Sanctuary	2019	Malappuram
7	Kottiyoor Wildlife Sanctuary	2011	Kannur
8	Kurinjimala Sanctuary	2006	Idukki
9	Malabar Wildlife Sanctuary	2010	Kozhikode
10	Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary	2004	Ernakulam
11	Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary	1958	Thiruvananthapuram
12	Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary	1973	Palakkad
13	Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary	1958	Thrissur
14	Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary	1983	Thiruvananthapuram
15	Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary	1950	Idukki
16	Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary	1984	Kollam
17	Thattekad Bird Sanctuary	1983	Idukki
18	Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary	1973	Wayanad

Ladakh

#	Sanctuary	Declared	District
1	Changthang Cold Desert Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Leh
2	Karakoram Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Leh

Lakshadweep

#	Sanctuary	Declared	District
1	Pitti	2002	Lakshadweep

Madhya Pradesh

#	Sanctuary	Declared	District
1	Bagdara Wildlife Sanctuary	1978	Sidhi
2	Bori Wildlife Sanctuary	1977	Hoshangabad
3	Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Wildlife Sanctuary[22]	2025	Sagar
4	Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary	1981	Mandsaur
5	Gangau Wildlife Sanctuary	1979	Chhatarpur
6	Ghatigaon Wildlife Sanctuary	1981	Gwalior
7	Karera Wildlife Sanctuary	1981	Shivpuri
8	Karmajhiri Wildlife Sanctuary[23]	2022	Seoni
9	Ken Gharial Sanctuary	1981	Chhatarpur, Panna
10	Kheoni Wildlife Sanctuary	1982	Dewas, Sehore
11	Narsinghgarh Wildlife Sanctuary	1978	Raigarh
12	National Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary	1978	Morena, Bhind
13	Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary	1984	Damoh, Narsimhapur, Sagar
14	Orchha Wildlife Sanctuary	1994	Tikamgarh
15	Pachmarhi Wildlife Sanctuary	1977	Hoshangabad
16	Panpatha Wildlife Sanctuary	1983	Umaria
17	Pench Wildlife Sanctuary	1975	Chhindwara, Seoni
18	Phen Wildlife Sanctuary	1983	Mandla
19	Ralamandal Wildlife Sanctuary	1989	Indore
20	Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary	1978	Raisen
21	Sailana Wildlife Sanctuary	1983	Ratlam
22	Sanjay Dubri Wildlife Sanctuary	1975	Sidhi
23	Sardarpur Wildlife Sanctuary	1983	Dhar
24	Singhori Wildlife Sanctuary	1976	Raisen
25	Son Gharial Wildlife Sanctuary	1981	Satna, Shahdol, Sidhi
26	Veerangana Durgavati Wildlife Sanctuary	1997	Damoh

Maharashtra

#	Sanctuary	Declared	District
1	Amba Barwa Wildlife Sanctuary	1997	Buldhana
2	Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary	1986	Chandrapur
3	Aner Dam Wildlife Sanctuary	1986	Dhule
4	Bhamragarh Wildlife Sanctuary	1997	Gadchiroli
5	Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary	1985	Pune, Raigad, Thane
6	Bor Wildlife Sanctuary	1970	Nagpur, Wardha
7	Chaprala Wildlife Sanctuary	1986	Gadchiroli
8	Deolgaon‑Rehkuri Wildlife Sanctuary	1980	Ahmednagar
9	Dnyanganga Wildlife Sanctuary	1997	Buldhana
10	Gautala Wildlife Sanctuary	1986	Aurangabad, Jalgaon
11	Ghodazari Wildlife Sanctuary	2018	Chandrapur
12	Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary	1979	Ahmednagar, Solapur
13	Isapur Wildlife Sanctuary	2014	Yavatmal
14	Jayakwadi Bird Sanctuary	1986	Ahmednagar, Aurangabad
15	Kalsubai Harishchandragad Wildlife Sanctuary	1986	Ahmednagar
16	Kanhargaon Wildlife Sanctuary[25]	2021	Chandrapur
17	Karanja Sohol Wildlife Sanctuary	2000	Akola
18	Karnala Bird Sanctuary	1968	Raigad
19	Katepurna Wildlife Sanctuary	1988	Akola
20	Koka Wildlife Sanctuary	2013	Bhandara
21	Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary	1985	Satara
22	Lonar Wildlife Sanctuary	2000	Buldhana
23	Malvan Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Sindhudurg
24	Mayureswar Wildlife Sanctuary	1997	Pune
25	Mansingdeo Wildlife Sanctuary	2010	Nagpur
26	Melghat Wildlife Sanctuary	1985	Amravati
27	Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary	1970	Bhandara
28	Naigaon Mayur Wildlife Sanctuary	1994	Beed
29	Nandur Madhameshwar Wildlife Sanctuary	1986	Nashik
30	Narnala Wildlife Sanctuary	1997	Akola
31	Nawegaon Wildlife Sanctuary	2012	Gondia
32	New Bor Wildlife Sanctuary	2012	Nagpur, Wardha
33	New Maldhok Bird (Gangewadi) Wildlife Sanctuary	2015	Solapur
34	New Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary	2012	Bhandara
35	Painganga Wildlife Sanctuary	1986	Nanded, Yavatmal
36	Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary	1986	Raigad
37	Pranhita Wildlife Sanctuary	2014	Gadchiroli
38	Radhanagari Wildlife Sanctuary	1958	Kolhapur
39	Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary	1985	Sangli
40	Sudhagad Wildlife Sanctuary	2014	Raigad
41	Tamhini Wildlife Sanctuary	2013	Pune
42	Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary	1970	Thane
43	Thane Creek Wildlife Sanctuary	2015	Thane
44	Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary	1997	Yavatmal
45	Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary	2003	Palghar
46	Umred Pauni Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary	2012	Bhandara, Nagpur
47	Wan Wildlife Sanctuary	1997	Amravati
48	Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary	1969	Jalgaon
49	Yedsi Ramling Ghat Wildlife Sanctuary	1997	Osmanabad

Manipur

#	Sanctuary	Declared	District
1	Bunning Wildlife Sanctuary	1997	Tamenglong
2	Jiri-Makru Wildlife Sanctuary	1997	Imphal East, Tamenglong
3	Kailam Wildlife Sanctuary	1997	Churachandpur
4	Khongjaingamba Ching Wildlife Sanctuary	2016	Imphal East
5	Thinungei Bird Sanctuary	2019	Bishnupur
6	Yangoupokpi-Lokchao Wildlife Sanctuary	1989	Chandel
7	Zeilad Wildlife Sanctuary	1997	Tamenglong

Meghalaya

#	Sanctuary	Declared	District
1	Baghmara Pitcher Plant Wildlife Sanctuary	1984	South Garo Hills
2	Narpuh Wildlife Sanctuary	2014	East Jaintia Hills, West Jaintia Hills
3	Nongkhyllem Wildlife Sanctuary	1981	Ri Bhoi
4	Siju Wildlife Sanctuary	1979	South Garo Hills

Mizoram

#	Sanctuary	Declared	District
1	Dampa Wildlife Sanctuary	1985	Aizawl
2	Khawnglung Wildlife Sanctuary	2000	Serchhip
3	Lengteng Wildlife Sanctuary	2002	Champhai
4	Ngengpui Wildlife Sanctuary	1997	Lawngtlai
5	Pualreng Wildlife Sanctuary	2013	Kolasib
6	Tawi Wildlife Sanctuary	2001	Lunglei
7	Thorangtlang Wildlife Sanctuary	2015	Lunglei
8	Tokalo Wildlife Sanctuary	2007	Saiha

Nagaland

#	Sanctuary	Declared	District
1	Fakim Wildlife Sanctuary	1980	Tuensang
2	Puliebadze Wildlife Sanctuary	1980	Kohima
3	Rangapahar Wildlife Sanctuary	1986	Dimapur
4	Singphan Wildlife Sanctuary	2009	Mon

Odisha

#	Sanctuary	Declared	District
1	Badrama Wildlife Sanctuary	1962	Sambalpur
2	Baisipalli Wildlife Sanctuary	1981	Nayagarh
3	Balukhand-Konark Wildlife Sanctuary	1984	Puri
4	Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary	1975	Kendrapara
5	Chandaka Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary	1982	Khurda, Cuttack
6	Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary	1985	Sambalpur
7	Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary	1997	Kendrapara
8	Hadgarh Wildlife Sanctuary	1978	Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj
9	Kapilasa Wildlife Sanctuary	2011	Dhenkanal
10	Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary	1992	Kalahandi
11	Khalasuni Wildlife Sanctuary	1982	Sambalpur
12	Kotgarh Wildlife Sanctuary	1981	Phulbani
13	Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary	1984	Balasore
14	Lakhari Valley Wildlife Sanctuary	1985	Gajapati
15	Nalbana Bird Sanctuary	1987	Ganjam, Khurda, Puri
16	Nandankanan Wildlife Sanctuary	1979	Khurda
17	Satkosia Gorge Wildlife Sanctuary	1976	Angul, Boudh, Cuttack
18	Simlipal Wildlife Sanctuary	1979	Mayurbhanj
19	Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary	1988	Nuapada

Punjab

#	Sanctuary	Declared	District
1	Abohar Wildlife Sanctuary	1988	Firozpur
2	Bir Aishvan Wildlife Sanctuary	1952	Sangrur
3	Bir Bhadson Wildlife Sanctuary	1952	Patiala
4	Bir Bhunerheri Wildlife Sanctuary	1952	Patiala
5	Bir Dosanjh Wildlife Sanctuary	1952	Patiala
6	Bir Gurdialpura Wildlife Sanctuary	1977	Patiala
7	Bir Mehaswala Wildlife Sanctuary	1952	Patiala
8	Bir Motibagh Wildlife Sanctuary	1952	Patiala
9	Harike Lake Wildlife Sanctuary	1982	Firozpur
10	Jhajjar Bacholi Wildlife Sanctuary	1998	Rupnagar
11	Kathlaur Kushlian Wildlife Sanctuary	2007	Gurdaspur
12	Nangal Wildlife Sanctuary	2009	Rupnagar
13	Takhni-Rehampur Wildlife Sanctuary	1992	Hoshiarpur

Puducherry

#	Sanctuary	Declared	District
1	Oussudu Bird Sanctuary	2008	Puducherry

Rajasthan

#	Sanctuary	Declared	District
1	Bandh Baretha Wildlife Sanctuary	1985	Bharatpur, Karauli
2	Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary	1988	Chittaurgarh
3	Bhensrodgarh Wildlife Sanctuary	1983	Chittaurgarh
4	Darrah Wildlife Sanctuary	1955	Jhalawar, Kota
5	Desert National Sanctuary	1981	Barmer, Jaisalmer
6	Jaisamand Wildlife Sanctuary	1955	Rajsamand
7	Jamwa Ramgarh Wildlife Sanctuary	1982	Jaipur
8	Jawahar Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary	1975	Kota
9	Kailadevi Wildlife Sanctuary	1983	Karauli
10	Kesarbagh Wildlife Sanctuary	1955	Dholpur
11	Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary	1971	Pali, Udaipur
12	Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary	1960	Sirohi
13	Nahargarh Wildlife Sanctuary	1980	Jaipur
14	National Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary	1979	Kota
15	Phulwari ki Nal Wildlife Sanctuary	1983	Pali, Udaipur
16	Ramgarh Vishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary	1982	Bundi
17	Ramsagar Wildlife Sanctuary	1955	Dholpur
18	Sajjangarh Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Udaipur
19	Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary	1955	Alwar
20	Sawai Madhopur Wildlife Sanctuary	1955	Sawai Madhopur
21	Sawai Man Singh Wildlife Sanctuary	1984	Sawai Madhopur
22	Shergarh Wildlife Sanctuary	1983	Kota
23	Sita Mata Wildlife Sanctuary	1979	Chittaurgarh, Udaipur
24	Tal Chhapar Wildlife Sanctuary	1971	Churu
25	Todgarh-Raoli Wildlife Sanctuary	1983	Ajmer, Pali, Rajsamand
26	Van Vihar Wildlife Sanctuary	1955	Dholpur

Sikkim

#	Sanctuary	Declared	District
1	Fambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary	1984	East Sikkim
2	Kitam Bird Sanctuary	2005	Namchi
3	Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary	1977	East Sikkim
4	Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	South Sikkim
5	Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary	2002	East Sikkim
6	Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary	1984	North Sikkim
7	Varsey Rhododendron Sanctuary	1998	West Sikkim

Tamil Nadu

#	Sanctuary	Declared	District
1	Anamalai Wildlife Sanctuary	1976	Coimbatore, Tiruppur
2	Cauvery North Wildlife Sanctuary	2014	Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri
3	Cauvery South Wildlife Sanctuary	2022	Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri
4	Chitrangudi Bird Sanctuary	1989	Ramanathapuram
5	Gangaikondan Spotted Deer Sanctuary	2013	Tirunelveli
6	Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary	1988	Virudhunagar
7	Kadavur Wildlife Sanctuary	2022	Dindigul, Karur
8	Kalakkad Wildlife Sanctuary	1976	Tirunelveli
9	Kallaperambur Lake Bird Sanctuary	2015	Thanjavur
10	Kanjirankulam Bird Sanctuary	1989	Ramanathapuram
11	Kanyakumari Wildlife Sanctuary	2007	Kanyakumari
12	Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary	1999	Perambalur
13	Karikili Bird Sanctuary	1989	Kanchipuram
14	Kazhuveli Bird Sanctuary	2021	Villupuram
15	Kodaikanal Wildlife Sanctuary	2008	Dindigul, Theni
16	Koonthankulam Bird Sanctuary	1994	Tirunelveli
17	Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary	2009	Madurai, Theni
18	Melaselvanur-Kilaselvanur Bird Sanctuary	2010	Ramanathapuram
19	Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary	1940	Nilgiris
20	Mundanthurai Wildlife Sanctuary	1962	Tirunelveli
21	Nanjarayan Tank Bird Sanctuary	2022	Tiruppur
22	Nellai Wildlife Sanctuary	2014	Tirunelveli
23	Point Calimere Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary	1967	Nagapattinam, Thanjavur, Thiruvarur
24	Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary	1980	Tiruvallur
25	Sakkarakottai Bird Sanctuary	2012	Ramanathapuram
26	Sathyamangalam Wildlife Sanctuary	2008	Erode
27	Thanthai Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary	2023[27]	Erode
28	Therthangal Bird Sanctuary	2010	Ramanathapuram
29	Udayamarthandapuram Bird Sanctuary	1998	Thiruvarur
30	Vaduvoor Bird Sanctuary	1991	Thiruvarur
31	Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary	1936	Chengalpattu
32	Vallanadu Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Thoothukudi
33	Vellode Bird Sanctuary	2000	Erode
34	Vettangudi Bird Sanctuary	1977	Sivagangai

Telangana

#	Sanctuary	Declared	District
1	Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary	1953	Karimnagar, Warangal
2	Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary	1965	Adilabad
3	Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary	1977	Khammam
4	Manjira Wildlife Sanctuary	1978	Medak
5	Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve	1978	Mahabub Nagar, Nalgonda
6	Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary	1952	Warangal
7	Pocharam Wildlife Sanctuary	1952	Medak, Nizamabad
8	Pranahita Wildlife Sanctuary	1980	Adilabad
9	Shivaram Wildlife Sanctuary	1978	Adilabad, Karimnagar

Tripura

#	Sanctuary	Declared	District
1	Gumti Wildlife Sanctuary	1988	South Tripura
2	Rowa Wildlife Sanctuary	1988	North Tripura
3	Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	West Tripura
4	Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary	1988	South Tripura

Uttar Pradesh

#	Sanctuary	Declared	District
1	Bakhira Wildlife Sanctuary	1990	Sant Kabir Nagar
2	Chandra Prabha Wildlife Sanctuary	1957	Chandauli
3	Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Bird Sanctuary	2003	Raebareli
4	Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary	1986	Bijnore, Ghaziabad, Jyotiba Nagar, Meerut, Muzaffarnagar
5	Kachhua Wildlife Sanctuary	1989	Varanasi
6	Kaimoor Wildlife Sanctuary	1982	Mirzapur, Sonbhadra
7	Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary	1976	Bahraich
8	Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary	1972	Lakhimpur-Kheri, Shahjahanpur
9	Lakh Bahosi Wildlife Sanctuary	1988	Farrukhabad
10	Mahavir Swami Wildlife Sanctuary	1977	Lalitpur
11	National Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary	1979	Agra, Etawah
12	Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary	1984	Unnao, Lucknow
13	Okhla Wildlife Sanctuary	1990	Gautam Buddh Nagar
14	Parvati Arga Wildlife Sanctuary	1990	Gonda
15	Patna Bird Sanctuary	1990	Etah
16	Pilibhit Wildlife Sanctuary	2014	Pilibhit
17	Ranipur Wildlife Sanctuary	1977	Banda, Chitrakoot
18	Saman Bird Sanctuary	1990	Mainpuri
19	Samaspur Bird Sanctuary	1987	Rae Bareli
20	Sandi Bird Sanctuary	1990	Hardoi
21	Shekha Bird Sanctuary	2016	Aligarh
22	Sohagi Barwa Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Maharajganj
23	Sohelwa Wildlife Sanctuary	1988	Balrampur, Shravasti
24	Sur Sarovar Bird Sanctuary	1991	Agra
25	Surha Tal Bird Sanctuary	1991	Ballia
26	Vijai Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary	1990	Mahoba

Uttarakhand

#	Sanctuary	Declared	District
1	Askot Musk Deer Sanctuary	1986	Pithoragarh
2	Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary	1988	Almora
3	Govind Pashu Vihar Wildlife Sanctuary	1955	Uttarkashi
4	Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary	1972	Chamoli, Rudraprayag
5	Mussoorie Wildlife Sanctuary	1993	Dehradun
6	Nandhaur Wildlife Sanctuary	2012	Champawat, Nainital
7	Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary	1987	Pauri Garhwal

West Bengal

#	Sanctuary	Declared	District
1	Ballabhpur Wildlife Sanctuary	1977	Birbhum
2	Bethuadahari Wildlife Sanctuary	1980	Nadia
3	Bibhutibhushan Wildlife Sanctuary	1985	North 24-Paraganas
4	Buxa Wildlife Sanctuary	1986	Jalpaiguri
5	Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary	1976	Jalpaiguri
6	Chintamoni Kar Wildlife Sanctuary	1982	South 24 Parganas
7	Haliday Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1976	South 24-Paraganas
8	Jore Pokhri Wildlife Sanctuary	1985	Darjeeling
9	Lothian Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1976	South 24-Paraganas
10	Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary	1976	Darjeeling
11	Pakhibitan Wildlife Sanctuary	2011	Jalpaiguri
12	Raiganj Wildlife Sanctuary	1985	North Dinajpur
13	Ramnabagan Wildlife Sanctuary	1981	Burdwan
14	Sajnakhali Wildlife Sanctuary	1976	South 24-Paraganas
15	Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary	1976	Darjeeling
16	West Sunderban Wildlife Sanctuary	2013	South 24-Paraganas

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