A wildlife sanctuary is defined as a protected area for wildlife where the habitats of the animals and the surroundings are protected from any outside disturbances. Capturing, killing and poaching of the animals are strictly prohibited within the premises, and upon the observance of the offence, stringent actions are taken against the offender as well.
Wildlife sanctuaries in India are classified as IUCN Category IV protected areas. Wildlife sanctuaries aim to provide a comfortable habitat for the animals, and most wildlife sanctuaries harbour endangered or critically endangered animals within their premises. Wildlife sanctuaries in India are classified as IUCN Category IV protected areas.
While preparing for UPSC examinations, questions from wildlife sanctuaries of India are often asked, especially in Prelims papers or during Interview rounds.
Stick to the end of the article as we share the list of all the important wildlife sanctuaries in India for your better understanding or a quick revision.
Sl. No. | State | Important Wildlife Sanctuaries |
| Assam | Nambor Wildlife Sanctuary Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary Dihing Wildlife Sanctuary East Karbi Anglong Wildlife Sanctuary
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| Bihar | Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary Gautam Buddha Wildlife Sanctuary Pant (Rajgir) Wildlife Sanctuary Valmiki Wildlife Sanctuary
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| Chattisgarh | Bhairamgarh Wildlife Sanctuary Badalkhol Wildlife Sanctuary Bhoramdev Wildlife Sanctuary Udanti wild buffalo Wildlife Sanctuary
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| Goa | |
| Gujarat | Kutch Desert Wildlife Sanctuary Jambugodha Wildlife Sanctuary Ratanmahal Wildlife Sanctuary Sasan Gir Wildlife Sanctuary Mitiyala Wildlife Sanctuary
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| Haryana | Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary N Khaparwas Wildlife Sanctuary Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary
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| Himachal Pradesh | Bandli Wildlife Sanctuary Dhauladhar Wildlife Sanctuary Pong Dam Lake Wildlife Sanctuary Nargu Wildlife Sanctuary
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| Jharkhand | Lawalong Wildlife Sanctuary Parasnath Wildlife Sanctuary Palkot Wildlife Sanctuary
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| Karnataka | Someshwara Wildlife Sanctuary Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary Sharavathi Wildlife Sanctuary
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| Kerela | Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary Chinnar wildlife Sanctuary Chimmoy Wildlife Sanctuary Malabar Wildlife Sanctuary
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| Madhya Pradesh | |
| Maharashtra | Koyana Wildlife Sanctuary Bhimshankar Wildlife Sanctuary Great Indian Bustard Wildlife Sanctuary
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| Manipur | |
| Meghalaya | —------- |
| Mizoram | |
| Nagaland | |
| Odisha | |
| Punjab | |
| Rajasthan | |
| Sikkim | |
| Tamil Nadu | Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary Kariavetti Wildlife Sanctuary Pulicat Wildlife Sanctuary Kalakad Wildlife Sanctuary
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| Tripura | |
| Uttarakhand | Askot Musk Deer Wildlife Sanctuary Govind Pashu Wildlife Sanctuary Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary
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| Uttar Pradesh | Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary Ranipur Wildlife Sanctuary National Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary Sur Sarovar Wildlife Sanctuary
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| West Bengal | Sunderbans Wildlife Sanctuary Chintamani Kar Bird sanctuary Haliday Island Wildlife Sanctuary Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary Lothian Island Wildlife Sanctuary Ballavpur Wildlife Sanctuary
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Sl. No. | Union Territories | Important Wildlife Sanctuaries |
| Andaman and Nicobar Islands | Bamboo Island Wildlife Sanctuary Barren Island Wildlife Sanctuary Peacock Island Wildlife Sanctuary Turtle Island Wildlife Sanctuary Chanel Island Wildlife Sanctuary
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| Jammu & Kashmir | |
| Lakshwadeep | |
| Dadra Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu | |
