Topchanchi Wildlife Sanctuary, Dhanbad
Topchanchi Wildlife Sanctuary is an 8.75-kilometer protected area in the town of Topchanchi, Jharkhand. The sanctuary is located near National Highway 2. The sanctuary's land is primarily composed of dry mixed deciduous forests and dry peninsular sal forests.
The arid peninsular sal woods are primarily made up of sal trees, with additional flora such as bamboo and grass growing in unforested areas. The refuge is home to leopards, jungle cats, cheetal, barking deer, and wild boar. Topchanchi Lake adds to the area's richness, and migrating species visit during the winter.
