SANCTUARIES  OF WESTERN ORISSA

  Debrigarh wild life Sanctuary

Location

Located in the District of  Bargarh between Longitudes 830-30’and 830.46’(east) latitude 210.28’ to 210.43’ (north)

Date of notification

08 Feb. 1985

Area

346.91sq.kms.

Forest type

Bija, Sal, Asan, Aanla, Dhaura and other associates of Sal.

Villages

 

Climate

Winter temp is approximately 100 C in Summer temp rises above 450C            

Wild animals to be seen

Tiger, Leopard, Hyena, Gaur, Sambar, Spotted Deer, Chowsingha, resident & migratory birds, Monitor Lizard, Chameleon etc.

Suitable period for visit

Round the year

Convenient approach

The Sanctuary--- entry point at Dhudurkusum adjoining Hirakud Reservoir is approximately 35kms from Sambalpur. Burla Towns and about 50kms from Sambalpur.

Officers to be contacted.

D.F.O., Badrama Wildlife Division, Sambalpur.

Accommodation

a)At Dhudrukusum:            Tourist cottage. b)At Dechua          :            FRH(2 suites) c)At Chaurasimal :                       Tourist Cottage.

   
  BADRAMA wild life Sanctuary (Ushakothi)

Location

Located in theDistrict of Sambalpur between Longitudes 840-10’and 840.30’(east) latitude 210.20’ to 210.40’ (north)

Date of notification

17 December, 1987

Area

304.03sq.kms.

Forest type

Teak, Sal, Piasal, Bamboo etc.

Villages

25 Revenue villages.

Climate

Winter temp is approximately 100 C. In Summer temp rises above 450C

Wild animals to be seen

Tiger, Leopard, Hyena, Wildboar, Spotted Deer, Elephant etc.

Suitable period for visit

October- April

Convenient approach

By road from Sambalpur 48km, from Rourkela 200km via Bonai-Barkot, 180km via Bamra-Kuchinda-Jamankira and 217km via Jharsuguda-Sambalpur

Officers to be contacted.

D.F.O., Bamra Wildlife Division, Bamra.

   
  KARLAPAT  wild life Sanctuary
 

Location

Located in theDistrict of Kalahandi between Longitudes 820-45’and 830.15’(east) latitude 190.30’ to 190.50’ (north)

Date of notification

15 Oct. 1992

Area

147.66sq.kms.

Forest type

Sal, Asan, Bija and other mixed vegetation

Villages

15 villages
1455 population

Climate

Moderate

Wild animals to be seen

Tiger, Leopard, Elephant, Wildpig, Gaur, Sambar, Nilgai, Barking Deer, Mouse Deer, varieties of colourful birds, and reptiles (snakes & lizards)

Suitable period for visit

October- April

Convenient approach

12km from Bhawanipatna

Officers to be contacted.

D.F.O., Kalhandi South Division,Kalahandi.

Accommodation

Watch towers are located in strategic locations for viewing the Wildlife.

  KHALASUNI  wild life Sanctuary
 

Location

Sambalpur district (Rairakhol Sub-Division)

Date of notification

07 Jan. 1982

Area

116sq.km

Forest type

Sal, Piasal, Asan, Bamboo

Villages

Ten

Climate

Elevation varies from 744’ to 2497’ above MSL,Moderate, climate.

Wild animals to be seen

Leopard, Tiger, Elephant, Gaur, Sambar, SpottedDeer, barking Deer, mouse Deer and Wild Dog, varieties of birds (Peafowl, Red Jungle Fowl, Hornbill etc.) and reptiles.

Suitable period for visit

October to April

Convenient approach

By road 50km from Sambalpur via Padiabahal-Meghpal, 50km from Rairakhol via Naktideol-Girischandrapur-Kichinda; 55km from Deogarh via Riamal-Naktideol-Girischandrapur-Kichinda.

Officers to be contacted.

Divisional Forest Officer, Rairakhol Division,At/PO Rairakhol,Dist.Sambalpur.

Accommodation

Inside the Sanctuary--- there is no asccomodation facility.

  SATKOSIA GARH  wild life Sanctuary
 

Date of notification

19 May 1976

Area

745.52sq.kms.

Forest type

Sal, Karada, Dhawara, Piasal, Teak, Asan, Bamboo etc.

Villages

52 villages

Climate

Winter temperature is around 4.50 C, Summer temperature is approximately 470 C. Average humidity 80% but during mid-day in summer this can be 10%. Number of rainy days 75, Average annual rainfall 1300 mm.

Wild animals to be seen

Leopard, Tiger, Striped Hyena, Sambar, Wild Dog or Dhole, Indian Wolf, Sloth Bear, Chital, Barking Deer, Mouse Deer, Chowsingha (Four-Horned Antelope), Nilgai, Wildpig, Gaur, Elephant, Gharial, Mugger, Monitor Lizard, Chameleon, Terrapins, snakes and varieties of resident and migratory birds etc,

Suitable period for visit

November to July

Convenient approach

Nearest Town: Angul
Nearest Railway Station: Angul
Nearest Airport (Bhubaneswar): 176km
The Sanctuary--- is approachable from Angul, Nayagarh or Boudh.
From Angul on northern side (on NH 42): 30KM
From Daspala: (on south-east) 30KM
From Charichhak: (on south west) 40 km
Sanctuary--- Head quarters: Angul
Range Headquarters: Tikarpara
Pampasar (checkgate) – Purunakote – Tikarpara (32kms.)
Pampasar (checkgate) – Purunakote – Baghuamunda (31kms.)
Pampasar (checkgate) – Purunakote – Tulka (38kms.)
Tikarpara – Barmul/Baliput by river route (14kms.)
Tikarpara – Bininei by river route (5kms.)
Chhamundia – Barmul – Kuturi – Tikarpada (30kms.)
Charichhaka–Kusanga–Sitalapani R.H-Kankei-Tikarpara (22kms.)

Location

Located in the District of Angul, Nayagarh, Phulbani between Longitudes 850.35’ to 860.5’ (east) and latitude 200.25’ to 200.45’(north)

 

Officers to be contacted.

Divisional Forest Officer, Satkosia Wildlife Division, Angul. Phone: 91-6764-236218

Accommodation

FRH at Angul (Contact: DFO, Angul); FRHs at Tikarpara, Baghmunda, Tulka, Purunakote, Labangi, Raigoda (Contact: DFO, Satkoshia Wildlife Division, Angul), and FRH at Chhamundia (Contact: DFO, Mahanadi WL Divn, Nayagarh, Phone: 91-6753-253971).

Travel routes within the Sanctuary---/Tracks and Trails.

Labangi-Suasari damak and back: 7km;
Rasanda chhak-Kuadoli and back: 10.5km;
Bhurkundi-Kuadoli and back: 12.5km;
Raigoda-kuadoli and back: 8.5km;
Hatibari-Kandhaaida and back 10km;
Tikarpada-Ramgaon nala and back: 8km;
Majhipada-Kadalikhola and back: 13km;
Karadapada-Chupu nala and back: 12km;
Labangi-Tulka: 14.5km;
Rasanda-Bhurkundi: 11.5km;
Chhotkei-Katrang: 15km;
Majhipada-Bipradihi: 15km;
Majhipada-Baghmunda: 15km;
Tikarpada-Katrang:14.0km

  SUNABEDA  wild life Sanctuary
 

Location

Nuapada district. Longitude 820 20’-0” to 820 -34’-48” East. Latitude 200 - 06’- 0” to 200 – 44’-0”

Date of notification

10 May 1988

Area

591.75sq.km

Forest type

Dry mixed deciduous mostly of Teak, Sal, Piasal, Bamboo and Boswelliaforests.

Villages

75 villages

Climate

The average annual rainfall vary from 1100 to 1500 mm.

Wild animals to be seen

Tiger, Leopard, Hyena, Barking Deer, Chital, Gaur, Sambar, and varieties of birds (Hill Myna, Peafowl, Partridge etc. and reptiles (snakes and lizards).

Suitable period for visit

October- February

Convenient approach

Approachable from Nuapada: Barkote 44 km, Bharuamunda 27 km, Tanwat 9km

Officers to be contacted.

D.F.O., Sunabeda Wildlife Division, Nuapada. Phone- 91-6678-223372

Accommodation

Inspection Bungalows of different Departments of the State Govt. in nearby places like Khariar & Khariar Road.