Darrah Wildlife Sanctuary
| Darrah Wildlife Sanctuary | |
|---|---|
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
  Location in Rajasthan, India  Darrah Wildlife Sanctuary (India) | |
| Location | Kota district, Rajasthan, India |
| Nearest city | Kota |
| Coordinates | 24°50′N 75°58′E / 24.833°N 75.967°E |
| Area | 227.63 km2 (87.89 sq mi) |
| Established | 1955 |
| Governing body | Rajasthan Forest Department |
Darrah Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area located in Kota and Jhalawar districts, in Southeast Rajasthan, India. It was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1955 and later incorporated into the Mukundara Hills National Park in 2004. The sanctuary covers an area of about 227.63 km² and lies between the Chambal River and Mukundara Hills.[1][2]
History
During the princely period, the forest of Darrah was used as a royal hunting reserve by the rulers of Kota State. After independence, it was declared a sanctuary in 1955 to protect its dry deciduous forest and wildlife. In 2004, Darrah, along with nearby Jawahar Sagar and Chambal sanctuaries, was merged to form Mukundara Hills National Park.[3]
Flora and fauna
The sanctuary is characterized by dry deciduous forests with species such as Anogeissus pendula, Boswellia serrata and Butea monosperma. Wildlife includes species like Indian wolf, sloth bear, sambar deer, chinkara, and a variety of birds and reptiles.[4]
See also
References
- ^ "Mukundra hears first tiger roar". Hindustan Times. 2018-04-03. Retrieved 2025-08-17.
- ^ indianpanorama. "Darrah National Park - parks in Rajasthan - Indian Panorama". Indianpanorama. Retrieved 2025-08-17.
- ^ "Mukundra Hills (Darrah) National Park - WildTrails | The One-Stop Destination for all your Wildlife Holidays". wildtrails.in. 2017-09-23. Retrieved 2025-08-17.
- ^ [14_Nov_2019_103937537KE9A2KQPWILDLIFE.pdf 14_Nov_2019_103937537KE9A2KQPWILDLIFE.pdf].
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