Dajipur Explained

Dajipur
Other Name:Dajipur wildlife sanctuary
Settlement Type:wildlife tourist place
Pushpin Map:India Maharashtra#India
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Maharashtra, India
Coordinates:16.3837°N 73.8635°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Maharashtra
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Kolhapur
Unit Pref:Metric
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Marathi
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Area Code Type:Telephone code
Area Code:9604113743
Registration Plate:MH-
Blank1 Name Sec1:Nearest city
Blank1 Info Sec1:Kolhapur
Blank2 Name Sec1:Lok Sabha constituency
Blank2 Info Sec1:Kolhapur

Dajipur is a small village about 490km (300miles) from Mumbai on the road connecting the NH 17 and Kolhapur about 40 km from Radhanagari. It is best known for the Bison wildlife sanctuary and the Gagangiri Maharaj in Gaganbawda. Dajipur is famous for Dajipur Wildlife Sanctuary. Dajipur Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area located in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is situated in the Sahyadri mountain range and covers an area of about 120 km2. The sanctuary was established in 1985 with the aim of protecting the biodiversity of the region, especially the Indian bison (also known as gaur), which is the flagship species of the sanctuary. Apart from the Indian bison, the sanctuary is also home to a wide variety of other wildlife such as leopard, sloth bear, wild boar, sambar deer, barking deer, giant squirrel, and a variety of bird species. The sanctuary is also known for its scenery, with green forests, waterfalls, and streams. Visitors can take a safari ride in the sanctuary to spot the wildlife, or go on a trek to explore the forest trails. The sanctuary also has accommodation facilities for visitors who stay overnight.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dajipur Wildlife Sanctuary. en.