Thanthai Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

Thanthai Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is a proposed protected area located along the area straddling both the Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats in the Erode District of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.[1][2] It was notified by Government of Tamil Nadu in March 2023 and will become the 18th wildlife sanctuary in Tamil Nadu.[3] It will cover a forest area of 805.67 km2 (311.07 sq mi) and will cover parts of Gobichettipalayam and Anthiyur taluks in Erode district in Western Tamil Nadu.[4]

Thanthai Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Map of Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve where the sanctuary is located
Map showing the location of Thanthai Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Map showing the location of Thanthai Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Nearest cityGobichettipalayam
Coordinates11°34′23″N 77°30′37″E
Area805.67 km2 (311.07 sq mi)
Established2023
Governing bodyTamil Nadu Forest Department

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