Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary
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Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary situated on the northern boundary of Mandsaur and Nimach districts in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is spread over an area of 368.62 km2 (142.32 sq mi) adjoining Rajasthan state in India. It was notified in 1974 and more area was added in 1983. The Chambal River passes through the sanctuary dividing it into two parts. The western part is in Nimach district and eastern part is in Mandsaur district. It is in the Khathiar-Gir dry deciduous forests ecoregion.[3]
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Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary | |
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
Map of India | |
Location | Mandsaur and Nimach districts Madhya Pradesh, India |
Coordinates | 24.583°N 75.712°E / 24.583; 75.712[1] |
Area | 368.62 km2 (142.32 sq mi) |
Established | 1974 |
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