This small but beautiful sanctuary is located close to and about 12 km. from the district town of Bhawanipatna in Kalahandi district covering a dense patch of lush green dry deciduous forest. This sanctuary lies on either side of Bhawanipatna-Thuamul Rampur road and drained by Sagada river and its smaller tributaries.

A beautiful waterfall near the river on the outskirts of this sanctuary called Phulijharan has been developed as a picnic spot for the local visitors and draws large number of visitors from far of places.There are also two other small water falls. This sanctuary was notified under the Wildlife (Protection) Act. in 1992. The undulated topography of the sanctuary, with hills, valleys and perennial stream with deep water pools present perfect symphony of nature.

A Lone Tusker

LOCATION

Situated between 82° 45' to 83° 15' East longitude and 19° 30' to 19° 50' North latitude.

AREA
147.66 sq. km
(Length of boundary: 141.1km)

NOTIFICATION NO
24498-8F (W) 41/92 FE dt. 15.10.92.

CLIMATE
Moderate
Temperature: varies from 5° C to 45° C.Rain fall: varies from 1200-1400mm

Sambar

MODE OF APPROACH
The sanctuary is situated at a distance of 25km frc Bhawanipatna and 570km form Bhubaneswar. Tnearest Railway Station is Kesinga on Raipi Vizayanagaram line of E.Co. Railway (52km.)

IDEAL TIME FOR VISIT
October to May

CONTACTS
Divisional Forest Officer, Kalahandi Division
At/Po- Bhawanipatna
Dist: Kalahandi, Orissa
Ph. 06671-230526(0), 230226(R)

BIODIVERSITY

Jukum Rest House

FLORA
The forest consists of Sal with its association such as Bija, Asan, Harida, Kangada, Amla, Harida,Bahada, Karada, Sidha and.Kumbhi. The hills have scattered shrubby growths such as Bhuin-Khajuri,Dom kurdu, Atundi lata, Lata barkoli and varieties of grasses including pure bamboo forests in extensive areas.

FAUNA
The major wildlife include Tiger, Leopard, Black panther (this is now becoming extremely rare)Elephant, Wild pig, Sloth bear, Gaur, Sambar,Pangolin, Barking deer, Malabar giant squirrel, Mouse deer, Tiger, Leopard, Indian Wolf, Common Palm civet, Wild dog, Jungle cat, varieties of birds like Peafowl, Hombill, Red jungle fowl, Spurfowl,Patridges, Hill myna, Brahminy kite, etc. and reptilian fauna includes Mugger crocodile, Monitor lizards,snakes-both poisonous and non- poisonous.

Tiger

ACCOMMODATION
Number of government accommodations is available at Bhawanipatna and at Sagada. A Forest Rest House is located at Jakom inside the sanctuary.

ECOTOURISM TRACKS
Bhawanipatna-Phulijharan-Jackam- Ghusurigudi-Indrawati origin-Thuamul Rampur-Bhawanipatna

COMMUNICATION
A wireless communication system covering all important points within and around the sanctuary has been established. During emergency this communication network will usually be available to multi-day trekkers through the established base stations. At present the VHF Base Stations of the communication network in Karlapat are located at places like Junagarh, Ampani, Daspur.

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