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Chandaka-Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary
Chandaka-Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary is a 175.79 sq km protected forest spread across Khordha and Cuttack districts on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Established in 1982, it is known as an elephant reserve of the Eastern Ghats and protects elephants, leopards, deer, and diverse birds. The sanctuary features scrub and deciduous forest, reservoirs like Deras and Jhumka, watch towers and eco-tourism facilities near the state capital.