Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary
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Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary (also known as Pakshi Kashi of Karnataka),[2] is a bird sanctuary in the Mandya District of Karnataka in India. It is the largest bird sanctuary in the state,[3] 40 acres (16 ha) in area,[4] and comprises six islets on the banks of the Kaveri river.[5] The sanctuary has been designated on 15 February 2022 as a protected Ramsar site since 2022.[1]
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
Location in Map of Karnataka | |
Location | Mandya, Karnataka, India |
Coordinates | 12°24′N 76°39′E |
Area | 40 acres (16 ha) |
Established | 1940 |
Visitors | 304,000 (in 2016–17) |
Governing body | Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India |
Official name | Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary |
Designated | 15 February 2022 |
Reference no. | 2473[1] |
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Ranganathittu is located 3 km (1.9 mi) from the historic town of Srirangapattana and 16 km (9.9 mi) north of Mysore.[6] The sanctuary attracted about 3 lakh visitors during 2016–17.[7]