Barda Wildlife Sanctuary

Barda Wildlife Sanctuary
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
Map of Gujarat
Barda Wildlife Sanctuary (India)
Interactive map of Barda Wildlife Sanctuary
LocationGujarat, India
Nearest cityRanavav
Coordinates21°51′04″N 69°41′56″E / 21.851°N 69.699°E / 21.851; 69.699
Area192.31 km2 (74.25 sq mi)
Established1979

Barda Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Gujarat, India. It is situated approximately 31 kilometres (19 mi) from Ranavav, 49 kilometres (30 mi) from Porbandar and 100 kilometres (62 mi) west of Gir Forest National Park. Previous to its 1979 establishment as a wildlife sanctuary, Barda was a private reserve for Porbandar and Jamnagar. Approximately 4,00,000 people live in Barda.

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