Sohagibarwa Wildlife Sanctuary

About Sohagibarwa Wildlife Sanctuary:

• It is located in the Maharajganj district of Uttar Pradesh.
• It was declared as Wildlife Sanctuary in June 1987.
• Borders: On the northern side, it shares the international boundary with Nepal, and on the eastern border is Bihar’s Valmiki Tiger Reserve.
• Vegetation: The vegetation of this area is of North Indian Moist Deciduous type.
• Rivers: It is drained by the great Gandak, the little Gandak, Pyas and Rohin rivers.
• Flora:
  • Nearly 75% of the area consists of Sal forest, and other humid areas are covered with Jaamun, Gutal, Semal, Khair trees, etc.
  • Lower region of the sanctuary, which is water logged during rains, consists of Grasslands and patches of Cane forests.
• Fauna:
  • It is inhabited by a variety of animals which mainly includes Leopard, Tiger, Jungle Cat, Small Indian Civet, Langur, etc.
  • The Avifauna is varied with Little Cormorant, Snake Bird, Brahimini Duck, Common Teal, Little Egret, Cattle Egret, Paddy Bird etc.