Ramsar site
Nagi Bird Sanctuary
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Overview
Nagi Dam Bird Sanctuary is a man-made wetland in Jamui district of Bihar, formed by a dam on a local stream.
Surrounded by hills, it hosts many wintering waterbirds, including bar-headed geese, and resident species.
It was designated a Ramsar site in 2023, together with nearby Nakti.
Geography and key facts
- Jamui district, Bihar
- Man-made reservoir wetland
- Wintering waterbirds; bar-headed geese
- Ramsar site (2023)
Why it matters for UPSC
Nagi and Nakti were Bihar's second and third Ramsar sites, after Kabartal.
Note for UPSC
Ramsar site (wetland of international importance), Bihar.
Ramsar sites come up as wetland–state pairs and in questions on conservation status.
Asked in PYQs
No question in our Prelims bank names Nagi Bird Sanctuary yet.
Key facts
- Type
- Ramsar site
- State / UT
- Bihar
- Coordinates
- 24.817°N, 86.400°E
From the Map Explorer data; positions are for orientation.
In the lessons
- Forests, Wetlands, Mangroves and Coral Reefs (map lesson)