Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary

SEO Title: Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary: Location, Wildlife, Waterfalls and Important Facts

Category: Environment & Ecology | Protected Areas | Wildlife

UPSC Notes

Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Chandauli district of Uttar Pradesh, in the Vindhyan landscape.

Key Pointers

  • State: Uttar Pradesh.

  • District: Chandauli.

  • Established: 1957.

  • Located near the Chandra Prabha River.

  • Famous for:

    • Devdari Waterfall

    • Rajdari Waterfall

  • Vegetation includes dry deciduous forests.

  • Wildlife includes:

    • Chital

    • Sambar

    • Nilgai

    • Wild boar

    • Leopards

  • Located close to the Kaimur/Vindhyan landscape.

Prelims Focus: Uttar Pradesh → Chandauli → Devdari & Rajdari waterfalls.