Gomardha Wildlife Sanctuary | |
Map: | India |
Relief: | 1 |
Coordinates: | 21.9°N 133°W |
Established: | 1975 |
Area Km2: | 277.82 |
Nearest City: | Sarangarh |
Gomardha Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area and wildlife sanctuary located in Raigarh district of the Indian state of Chhattisgarh.[1]
The sanctuary covers an area of and was declared as a protected area in 1975.[2] [3]
The protected area consists of a mixture of moist and dry tropical deciduous forests. Major fauna include Bengal tiger, leopard, sambar, gaur, spotted deer, sloth bear, wild boar, monitor lizard, and softshell turtle. There are over 100 species of birds including Asian paradise flycatcher, and white-throated fantail.[2]