Karanja Sohol Wildlife Sanctuary

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Karanja Sohol Wildlife Sanctuary, Protected wildlife reserve in Washim district, India

The sanctuary encompasses 1,832 hectares of forest and grasslands, featuring tropical dry broadleaf forests with teak and Coromandel ebony trees.

The Government of India established Karanja Sohol Wildlife Sanctuary in 2000 to protect the black buck population in Maharashtra's eastern region.

The sanctuary functions as an educational center where local communities participate in conservation initiatives and share knowledge about regional wildlife.

Located 7 kilometers from Karanja town, the sanctuary receives migratory waterfowl between November and March, making these months optimal for bird watching.

The protected area hosts 17 mammal species, 75 bird species, 18 reptiles, and maintains specific grass varieties to support the black buck habitat.

Location: Washim district

Inception: 2000

GPS coordinates: 20.42890,77.50590

Latest update: March 15, 2025 21:16

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