Topchanchi Wildlife Sanctuary

Protected area in Jharkhand, India

Topchanchi Wildlife Sanctuary

IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)

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Location| Topchanchi, Jharkhand, India
Nearest city| Dhanbad, India
Coordinates| 23°48′57″N 85°21′09″E﻿ / ﻿23.8159023°N 85.3524122°E﻿ / 23.8159023; 85.3524122
Area| 2,162 acres (8.75 km2)

Topchanchi Wildlife Sanctuary is an 8.75 km2 (3.38 sq mi) 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]

## Gallery

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* Hill

* Sunset

* Flower

* Bridge

## 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.

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