Pocharam Wildlife Sanctuary
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Pocharam Wildlife Sanctuary is a forest and wildlife sanctuary located 15 km from Medak and 115 km from Hyderabad, Telangana, India. Spanning over 130 square kilometres, in the districts of Nizamabad and Medak, it was a former hunting ground of the Nizam that was declared a wildlife sanctuary in the early 20th century. It is named after the Pocharam lake, formed from the bunding of the Allair from 1916-1922. The sanctuary has an ecotourism center for visitors. It is home to many species of birds and mammals. The sanctuary is situated 100 km from Nizamabad city. ()
Established: 1952 (72 years ago)Elevation: 1732 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 18°13'59"N, 78°14'5"E