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Location & Approach

Kela  Devi Sanctuary falls  in  Karauli  District of Rajasthan,  adjacent to  Madhya Pradesh Border. The  best  approach  to  thesanctuary  is   to reach Gangapur city (on  Delhi - Bombay  broad  gauge   Western  Railway   main   line)  by  rail and drive down to the Sanctuary  by road via  karauli.  The sanctuary is also connected to Delhi, Jaipur  and  Sawai Madhopur by  State   roads.

  1. Nearest Town     Karauli (22 km)
  2. Nearest Railhead Gangapur City (54 km)
  3. Nearest airport   Jaipur (212 km )

Distance by Rail to kela Devi from:

  1. Delhi - 302 km     
  2. Bombay - 1087 km
  3. Bharatpur – 119 km 
  4. Sawai Madhopur - 60 km

Distance by Road to kela Devi from:

  1. Delhi  (Via Mahua & Jaipur) - 464 km
  2. Sawai Madhopur    - 126.5 km
  3. Jaipur (Via Mahua) - 212 km
  4. Jaipur (Via Gangapur City-Lalsot) - 190 km
  5. Bharatpur (Via Mahua) - 150 km
  6. Agra (Via Mahua )   - 200 km

  Geographical

  • Area             -  674 sq km  
  • Longitude     - 760 37’ E  to 770 13’ E  
  • Latitude        - 260 2’ N   to  260 21’ N
  • Highest Point- 475 mt      

CLIMATE   -   

Subtropical, dry climate with distict winter, summer and monsoon.

Highest Temperature  - 490C (May-June)

Lowest Temperature   - 200 C (January)   

Average Rainfall          - 800 mm            

Monsoon                     - July to September                                          ( Visit Season )

CONSERVATION HISTORY

Declared Wildlife Sanctuary  brought under Ranthambore Tiger Reserve   Leagal Status   Protected   Forest   and Sanctuary