Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary
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Overview
Bhindawas is a man-made freshwater wetland in Jhajjar district of Haryana. It was formed from an escape channel and embankment of the Jawaharlal Nehru canal and is protected as a wildlife sanctuary.
Large numbers of migratory and resident waterbirds use it. It was declared a Ramsar site in 2021, along with Sultanpur, Haryana's other site.
It lies close to the National Capital Region, making it an important wintering stop for birds in a heavily urbanised landscape.
Geography and key facts
- Man-made wetland, Jhajjar district, Haryana
- Wildlife sanctuary
- Ramsar site (2021)
- Haryana's other Ramsar site: Sultanpur National Park
Why it matters for UPSC
Haryana's two Ramsar sites – Sultanpur and Bhindawas – were both listed in 2021.
Note for UPSC
Ramsar site (wetland of international importance), Haryana.
Ramsar sites come up as wetland–state pairs and in questions on conservation status.
Asked in PYQs
No question in our Prelims bank names Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary yet.
Key facts
- Type
- Ramsar site
- State / UT
- Haryana
- Coordinates
- 28.533°N, 76.552°E
From the Map Explorer data; positions are for orientation.
In the lessons
- Forests, Wetlands, Mangroves and Coral Reefs (map lesson)