Location Assam, India Area 44.06 sq. km Phone 098300 13567 | Nearest city Tezpur Address Assam 784102 Established 1974 | |
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Governing body Department of Environment & Forests, Assam Similar Agnigarh, Orang National Park, Mahabhairav Temple, Kolia Bhomora Setu, Bhairabi Temple | ||
Bura Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary (Assamese: বুঢ়া চাপৰি অভয়াৰণ্য) is a protected area located in the state of Assam in India. This wildlife sanctuary covers 44.06 km2, on the south bank of the Brahmaputra River in Sonitpur district. The area was declared a Reserved forest in 1974, it became a sanctuary in 1995. It is located 40 km from Tezpur town and 181 km away from Guwahati.
Biodiversity
It is considered to be an ideal habitat for the Bengal florican. It is a paradise for many migratory birds. Reptiles and fish are also found here. Other attractions are:
Indian rhinoceros, tiger, leopard, wild buffalo, hog deer, wild pigs and occasionally a herd of elephants.
Bengal florican, black-necked stork, mallard, openbill stork, teal, whistling duck and many others.