Nagzira

Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary
Nagzira Abhyaranya
Tiger at Nagzira National Park
LocationBhandara-Gondia district, Maharashtra, India
Nearest cityGondia, Bhandara,
Coordinates21°14′38″N 79°59′09″E / 21.243942°N 79.985962°E / 21.243942; 79.985962
Area152.81 km2 (59.00 sq mi)
Established1970
Visitors50,000 (in 2023-24)
Governing bodyMaharashtra Forest Department
Websitewww.nawegaonnagzira.com

Nagzira wildlife sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary in the Bhandara and Gondia districts of Maharashtra state in India. It harbours many fish species, 34 species of mammals, 166 species of birds, 36 species of reptiles and four amphibian species. The sanctuary is known for its rich biodiversity, supporting a variety of aquatic and terrestrial species

This national park’s invertebrate fauna includes a number of butterflies and other insect species. Large wild mammals present include the Bengal tiger, Indian leopard, gaur, sambar, nilgai, chital, wild boar, sloth bear, Indian muntjac, Indian spotted chevrotain and dhole. It receives nearly 30,000 tourists annually.