The Gautam Buddha Wildlife Sanctuary
Gautam Buddha Wildlife Sanctuary is a unique ecosystem with beautiful undulating terrain bestowed with abundantly rich flora and fauna. Despite several biotic pressures, the sanctuary has been able to retain its glory of diverse vegetation.
The Gautam Buddha wildlife sanctuary is situated on the Chhotanagpur plateau and derived its name from Lord Gautam. It is spread in Hazaribagh and Chatra districts of Jharkhand and Gaya district of Bihar and extended over an area of 25947.92 Ha [13833.66 Ha is under the Gaya District of Bihar, 10005.44 Ha is under the Hazaribagh district and 2108.82 Ha is in Chatra district of Jharkhand]. It was notified as Gautam Buddha wildlife sanctuary by the Govt. of Bihar under Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 in 1976.
Approach and Access
The sanctuary is quite easily accessible, as it is well connected by road, railways and airways. National highway No. 2 connecting Howrah to Delhi passes right through the sanctuary. The P.A. has 2 entrances namely: Chouparan and Danua check naka. The Chouparan is approximately 50 k.m. from Koderma and Hazaribagh and 80 Km. from Gaya main town. The nearest railway station is Koderma, which is 50 Km. from the Chouparan and is well connected by national highway. Koderma wildlife sanctuary has a wide range of biodiversity. Special attraction is Chausingha, barking deer, Spotted deer, which is spread out in sanctuary.
Koderma wildlife sanctuary has a wide range of biodiversity. Special attraction is Chausingha, barking deer, Spotted deer, which is spread out in sanctuary.