Karanja Sohol Wildlife Sanctuary

Karanja Sohol Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected forest area in Washim district encompassing 1,832 hectares of mixed woodland and grassland. The landscape features tropical dry forests with teak and Coromandel ebony trees interspersed with open grass areas.

The Government of India established this wildlife sanctuary in 2000 to protect the black buck population in eastern Maharashtra. The creation of this protected area marked an important step in conserving this endangered species in its natural habitat.

The sanctuary serves local people as a space where they work together with conservation experts and share knowledge about the wildlife around them. Visitors can observe how communities actively participate in protecting this natural space.

The sanctuary lies about 7 kilometers from Karanja town and is best visited between November and March when migratory birds arrive in large numbers. During these months bird watchers will have the most rewarding experience.

The sanctuary hosts 17 mammal species, 75 bird species and 18 reptile species within its protected boundaries. Management actively maintains specific grass varieties to support and sustain the black buck population that the site was created to protect.

Location: Washim district

Inception: 2000

GPS coordinates: 20.42890,77.50590

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:45