The Government Andhra Pradesh has declared the Kolleru lake as a Wild life Sanctuary and issued draft notification through G.O.Ms.No. 76, EFS&T (For.III) Department, Dt. 25.9.1995. Government issued final notification of the Sanctuary vide G.O.Ms.No. 120, EFS&T (For.III) Dept.,
Dt. 04-10-1999
Water-Spread Area of Kolleru Lake
Contour |
Acres |
Sq.Km |
|---|---|---|
+ 10' MSL |
2,25,250 |
901 |
+7' MSL |
1,68,750 |
675 |
+5' MSL |
77,138 |
308 |
+3' MSL |
33,750 |
135 |
Catchments area of Kolleru Lake |
|---|
Sq.Km |
Acres |
|
|---|---|---|
Upland |
3,403 |
850750 |
Delta |
1,360 |
340000 |
Total |
4,763 |
1040750 |
Habitations inside the Sanctuary (West Godavari) |
|---|
Location of the Vilage |
Villages |
|---|---|
Bed |
46 |
Belt |
76 |
Estimated population |
3.00 |