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Topchanchi Wildlife Sanctuary

Coordinates: 23°48′57″N 85°21′09″E / 23.8159023°N 85.3524122°E / 23.8159023; 85.3524122
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Topchanchi Wildlife Sanctuary
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
Map showing the location of Topchanchi Wildlife Sanctuary
Map showing the location of Topchanchi Wildlife Sanctuary
LocationTopchanchi, Jharkhand, India
Nearest cityDhanbad, India
Coordinates23°48′57″N 85°21′09″E / 23.8159023°N 85.3524122°E / 23.8159023; 85.3524122
Area2,162 acres (8.75 km2)

Topchanchi Wildlife Sanctuary is an 8.75 km protected area located near the town of Topchanchi, Jharkhand. The sanctuary is situated alongside National Highway 2.[1] Land in the sanctuary mainly consists of dry mixed deciduous forests with dry peninsular sal forests.[2]

Flora and fauna

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The dry peninsular sal forests are mainly made up of sal trees, although other flora such as bamboo and grass in unforested plains.[1][2] Mammals that are found in the sanctuary include leopards, jungle cats, cheetal, barking deer, and wild boar.[citation needed]

The Topchanchi Lake adds to the diversity of the area, and migratory birds stop by during the winter.[3]

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Topchanchi Lake | District Dhanbad, Government of Jharkhand | India". Retrieved 27 December 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Topchanchi". forest.jharkhand.gov.in. Retrieved 27 December 2022.
  3. ^ "Topchanchi getting a makeover as tourist destination". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 27 December 2022.