  Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary, Adilabad
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 Area
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                          Kawal wildlife sanctuary is spread over an area
                          of 893 sq. kms. in Adilabad district and is at a
                          distance of 50 kms. from Mancherial and 250 kms.
                          from Hyderabad. 

 Climate
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                          Climate is generally hot and dry except during
                          the South-West monsoon in the months of June to
                          September. 

 Flora
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                          It is mainly covered with tropical dry deciduous
                          forests. The soil of the forest produces a
                          gregarious crop Acacia leucophloea (Tella
                          tumma). 

 Fauna
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                          In Kawal Sanctuary, Muntjac (Barking deer), a
                          rare species is seen.

 How to Reach
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                          50 kms. from Mancherial and private transport is
                          available

                          At about 280 kms. by road from Hyderabad, It is
                          easily accessible by State owned bus services.
                          Nearest Airport is at Hyderabad.



                             Chief Wildlife Warden
                             (AP), Aranya Bhavan,
                             Hyderabad-4, 
                             Conservator of Forests,
                          Wildlife Management Circle,
                          Aranya Bhavan, Hyderabad -4 AP
                          Phone: 040 - 3230561 Ext.206
                          Divisional Forest Officer,
                          Wildlife Management Division,
                          Jainaram, Adilabad (Dist), A.P.
                          Phone: 08739 - 36239Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary, Adilabad

