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Area:
136.02 sq kms/13,602 ha
Location: District - Adilabad, Chinnur- Mancherial
forest division about 300 km. north East of Hyderabad.
Description:
Pranahita is a prime forest of dry deciduous type.The
river Pranahita flows through the sanctuary feeding the
forest with water. It is a hilly and undulating forest
with patches of grassland and plateau.
Access:
By Air: The nearest airport is Hyderabad; 300 kms from
Pranahita.
By Road: It is about 70 Km. from Mancherial which is well
connected to most of the cities of India.
Temperature:
The region is generally hot and dry and the min/max
temperature varies from 15to 40oC
Accommodation and facilities:
Accommodation is available at Forest Rest house at
Mancherial and Chinnur.
Wildlife
Flora: The main trees found here are Pterocarpus marsupium,
Dalbergia latifolia, Dalbergia sissoo, Dalbergia
paniculata, Ficus spp etc.
Mammals: The place is good for sightings of ungulates,
deer and a diverse birdlife.
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