Chandaka Elephant Sanctuary

Chandaka Elephant Sanctuary
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
Chandaka Forest and Elephant Reserve
Interactive map of Chandaka Elephant Sanctuary
Nearest cityCuttack
Coordinates20°21′N 85°40′E / 20.350°N 85.667°E / 20.350; 85.667
Area175.79 square kilometres (67.87 sq mi)
Established1982
Governing bodyDivisional Forest Officer, Chandaka

Chandaka Elephant Sanctuary is a wildlife reserve in the southern fringe of Cuttack district in the Indian state of Odisha. Nestled on Khurdha uplands of the Eastern Ghats biotic region, Chandaka forest is spread over 175.79 km2 (67.87 sq mi) of rolling table land and small sprawling hillocks of Khurdha and Cuttack districts. It was designated as an elephant reserve in December 1982.

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