Ramsar Site — Odisha | Designated 19 August 2002
State
Odisha
Location of the Ramsar site
Area
650km²
Designated wetland area
Designated
2002
19 August 2002
Region
East
Biogeographic region
★India's second largest mangrove forest
India's second largest mangrove forest after the Sundarbans. The core area was declared Bhitarkanika National Park. Rich in estuarine crocodiles, olive ridley turtles, and migratory birds.
Other Ramsar sites in the East region:
Ramsar sites data sourced from the Ramsar Sites Information Service (RSIS) and Wikipedia. Coordinates are approximate for most sites. Site descriptions are curated summaries. Last updated: 2026.