Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
| Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary | |
|---|---|
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
Indian rhinoceros in Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary | |
Location in Assam, India Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary (India) | |
Interactive map of Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Location | Morigaon, Assam |
| Nearest city | Guwahati |
| Coordinates | 26°14′28″N 92°03′30″E / 26.24111°N 92.05833°E |
| Area | 38.85 km2 (15.00 sq mi) |
| Established | 1987 |
| Website | www |
Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary (/ˈpoʊbətɒrə/) is a wildlife sanctuary on the southern bank of the Brahmaputra in Morigaon district in Assam, India. It was declared in 1987 and covers 38.85 km2 (15.00 sq mi), providing grassland and wetland habitat for the Indian rhinoceros. It holds one of the largest Indian rhinoceros population in Assam.