Chandaka Elephant Sanctuary
Chandaka Elephant Sanctuary (Odia: ଚନ୍ଦକା ହାତୀ ଅଭୟାରଣ୍ୟ) is a wildlife reserve located in the south fringe of cuttack in the Indian state of Odisha. Nestled on Khurdha uplands of the Eastern Ghats biotic region, Chandaka forest is spread over 175.79 square kilometres (67.87 sq mi) of rolling table land and small sprawling hillocks of Khurdha and Cuttack districts. It was designated as an elephant reserve in December 1982.
| Chandaka Elephant Sanctuary "ଚନ୍ଦକା ହାତୀ ଅଭୟାରଣ୍ୟ" | |
|---|---|
Chandaka Forest and Elephant Reserve | |
| Nearest city | Bhubaneswar |
| Coordinates | 20°21′N 85°40′E |
| Area | 175.79 square kilometres (67.87 sq mi) |
| Established | 1982 |
| Governing body | Divisional Forest Officer, Chandaka |
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