Ramsar site
Khijadiya
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Overview
Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary lies near Jamnagar in Gujarat, on the southern shore of the Gulf of Kachchh.
It is unusual because freshwater lakes, salt pans, mudflats and mangroves lie close together, separated by an old embankment. This mix attracts a great variety of birds.
It is next to the Marine National Park of the Gulf of Kachchh and was designated a Ramsar site in 2021.
Geography and key facts
- Near Jamnagar, Gujarat
- Freshwater and saline wetlands side by side
- Next to the Gulf of Kachchh Marine National Park
- Ramsar site (2021)
Why it matters for UPSC
The Gulf of Kachchh has India's first marine national park (1980s); Khijadiya is usually asked with it.
Note for UPSC
Ramsar site (wetland of international importance), Gujarat.
Ramsar sites come up as wetland–state pairs and in questions on conservation status.
Asked in PYQs
No question in our Prelims bank names Khijadiya yet.
Key facts
- Type
- Ramsar site
- State / UT
- Gujarat
- Coordinates
- 22.510°N, 70.140°E
From the Map Explorer data; positions are for orientation.
In the lessons
- Forests, Wetlands, Mangroves and Coral Reefs (map lesson)