Churdhar Sanctuary
Facts and practical information
Churdhar Sanctuary is located in Sirmaur district of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The total covered area of this sanctuary is 56.16 square kilometres as notified on 15 November 1985. Fauna includes Himalayan black bear, Barking deer, Musk deer, Langur and Leopards. The work of administration at Churdhar is taken care by Chureshwar Sewa Samiti. ()
Himachal Pradesh
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Wildlife
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Asiatic Black Bear
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Bearded vulture
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Wild Boar, Pig, Hog
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Indian leopard
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Common kestrel
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Himachal Pradesh