Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary)
| Ghatigaon Sanctuary Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary | |
|---|---|
| Wildlife Sanctuary | |
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An Indian bustard in Ghatigaon Sanctuary. | |
  Ghatigaon Sanctuary Location in Madhya Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 26°3′00″N 77°56′00″E / 26.05000°N 77.93333°ECoordinates: 26°3′00″N 77°56′00″E / 26.05000°N 77.93333°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| District | Gwalior district |
| Established | 1981 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 511 km2 (197 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 351 m (1,152 ft) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Nearest city | Gwalior |
| Website |
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Ghatigaon Sanctuary (also known as the Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary) is a wildlife sanctuary situated near Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh, India. The sanctuary has a significant population of the great Indian bustard. The park was established in 1981.
Flora
The sanctuary houses many varieties of flora. Some include the Khair, Murjan, Palash, Seja, Dhawada, Royenja, Ghote, Beweg, Dhaman, Salai, Heans and Katli
Fauna
The sanctuary is home to a significant number of great Indian bustards. The sanctuary also is a home to the blackbuck, chital, monkey, wolf, blue bull, wild boar, fox and hyena.
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