Wildlife Punjab

Wildlife Sanctuaries

Nangal Wildlife Sanctuary

This sanctuary is located on the 24 km from Sri Anandpur Sahib city in Ropar. This sanctuary is spread over 715.83 Acre. This area was notified as Wildlife Sanctuary vide Punjab Government Notification No. 34/2/2009/Ft-V/7069 dated 10.8.20019 under section 26A of the Wildlife (Protection) Act,1972.Main wildlife species found in the sanctuary are Sambar, Barking deer, Hare, Jackal, Python, Cobra, Rat snake, Leopard (migratory) etc. As per forest classification the sanctuary falls under the Dry Deciduous Forest type. The main tree species are Khair, Shisham, Subabul, Siris, Phalai, Ficus spp., Neem etc.

District

: Ropar

Location

: 24 Km. from Anandpur Sahib City.

Area

: 116 hectares

Status of Land

: Government

Notification Detail

1. Govt. of India Notification No. S.O.840(E) Dated 16.03.2017 reg. Eco-Sensitive Zone
2. Notification No. 34/31/2009/Ft-5/580830/1 dated 04.09.2015 reg. Advisory Committee
3. Notification No. 34/2/2009-FT-5/724457/1 Dated 31.03.2016

Important Fauna

Main wildlife species found in the sanctuary are Sambar, Barking deer,Hare, Jackal, Python, Cobra, Rat snake, Leopard (migratory) etc.

Important Flora

As per forest classification the sanctuary falls under the Dry Deciduous Forest type. The main tree species are Khair, Shisham, Subabul, Siris, Phalai, Ficus spp., Neem etc.