Cradled in a portion of Vindhyan Ranges passing through Raisen and Sehore Districts of Madhya Pradesh, Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the good abodes for variety of wildlife. The sanctuary runs parallel on the northern side of Narmada River, the "life line of Madhya Pradesh". Kolar river forms the western boundary of the Sanctuary. The sanctuary was first notified in 1976 and then extended in 1983.
The Sanctuary has Bhimbetika "a group of rock shelters and rock paintings" which is one of the '' World Heritage Site '' declared by UNESCO, and hence the Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary is of International importance. 'Chinkara' an endangered species is also found in the Sanctuary. Ratapani reservoir, after which the sanctuary is named, forms a good habitat for crocodiles and other aquatic fauna. Dahod reservoir is another significant water body inside the sanctuary.
The Sanctuary has Bhimbetika "a group of rock shelters and rock paintings" which is one of the '' World Heritage Site '' declared by UNESCO, and hence the Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary is of International importance. 'Chinkara' an endangered species is also found in the Sanctuary. Ratapani reservoir, after which the sanctuary is named, forms a good habitat for crocodiles and other aquatic fauna. Dahod reservoir is another significant water body inside the sanctuary.
Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary head Quarter is just 35 kms. away from Bhopal, the capital city of Madhya Pradesh. It is approachable by road, rail and air route. One can enter the sanctuary either through Barkheda (on Bhopal-Nagpur NH-69) or through Delawadi (on Obedullaganj-Rehti road) or through simplex Jhiri (on Bhopal-Kolar Road).
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