Ramsagar Wildlife Sanctuary
| Ramsagar Wildlife Sanctuary | |
|---|---|
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
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| Location | Dholpur district, Rajasthan, India |
| Coordinates | 26°41′24″N 77°52′48″E / 26.690°N 77.880°E |
| Area | 34.40 km2 (13.28 sq mi) |
| Established | 7 November 1955 |
| Governing body | Rajasthan Forest Department |
Ramsagar Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary located in Dholpur district, in the Indian state of Rajasthan.[1] It was notified as a sanctuary in 1955 under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 by the Rajasthan Government.[2]
Geography
The sanctuary spans an area of 34.40 square kilometres and is centred around the Ramsagar Lake, a historical man-made reservoir which plays a critical ecological role by supporting local biodiversity.[2]
Biodiversity
The sanctuary hosts a wide variety of fauna. Aquatic species such as fish, snakes, and freshwater crocodiles are found in Ramsagar Lake.[3]
Mammals in the sanctuary include golden jackals, jungle cats, Indian wolves, hyenas, chitals, and Indian foxes. Water birds include Cormorants, Darter, Ibis, White-Breasted Water Hen, Moorhen, Jacanas, Stilt, River Tern, Ringed Plover, Sand Piper etc. Its also visited During winter months, migratory ducks and geese also visit the lake in good numbers.[3]
In 2022, leopard along with two cubs was spotted on a hillside near the dam at the Ramsagar Wildlife Sanctuary.[4]
Tourism
The sanctuary is accessible from Dholpur town and lies approximately 18 km from Van Vihar Wildlife Sanctuary, making it a part of the eco-tourism circuit of eastern Rajasthan.[5] In 2017, the sanctuary along with Van Vihar Wildlife Sanctuary is planned to be developed as a wildlife destination for eco-tourism by the State Forest Department.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Van Vihar, Ramsagar in Dholpur to get ecotourism boost". Hindustan Times. 2017-10-22. Archived from the original on 2023-05-12. Retrieved 2025-07-28.
- ^ a b "Ramsagar Sanctuary". Rajasthan Forest Department. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
- ^ a b "Ramsagar Sanctuary Biodiversity Report" (PDF). Government of India – Forest Clearance. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
- ^ "बाड़ी: रामसागर अभ्यारण क्षेत्र में बांध किनारे पहाड़ी पर दो शावक के साथ दिखा पेंथर, तलाश में जुटा वन विभाग विभाग का अमला, देखिए VIDEO". Dainik Bhaskar (in Hindi). 2022-03-20. Archived from the original on 2022-03-20. Retrieved 2025-07-28.
- ^ "WildTrails: Ramsagar Wildlife Sanctuary". Retrieved 28 July 2025.