Geography
Manjira Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Medak District of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is located 50 km northwest of Hyderabad. The sanctuary follows the course of river Manjira for 36 km.
This man-made reservoir provides drinking water to Hyderabad and Secundrabad. The reservoir has nine small islands Puttigadda, Bapangadda, Sangamadda, Karnamgadda. These islands contain extensive marshy fringes, which act as nesting sites for waterbirds. Additionally, thick cover of trees also provode nesting spots for birds.
Dry Savannah type of vegetation is found in the sanctuary.The reservoir supports both submergent and emergent types of vegetation. The plant species of Typha, Ipomoea and Acacia cover the periphery of the waterline, while agricultural fields surround the reservoir and the river.
Average temperature of the region is in the range of 15 °C to 42 °C.
Average Rainfall of the region is 915 mm.
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