Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary

Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
View from a dam in Kinnarsani Wildlife Sanctuary
Map showing the location of Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary
Map of Telangana
Location Telangana, India
Nearest city Bhadrachalam
Coordinates 17°46′30″N 80°33′32″E / 17.775°N 80.559°E / 17.775; 80.559Coordinates: 17°46′30″N 80°33′32″E / 17.775°N 80.559°E / 17.775; 80.559[1]
Area 635.40 km2 (157,010 acres)
Governing body Telangana Forest Department

Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Bhadradri Kothagudem district, Telangana state of India.

The wildlife sanctuary is spread over an area of 635.40 km2 (157,010 acres) with the picturesque Kinnerasani Lake with densely forested islands in the middle of the sanctuary.

It is 15 km (9.3 mi) from Kothagudem and 25 km (16 mi) from Bhadrachalam.

See also

Referencesa

  1. "Kinnerasani Sanctuary". protectedplanet.net.
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