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Khichan Wetland 🌊

Ramsar Site — Rajasthan | Designated 4 June 2025

State

Rajasthan

Location of the Ramsar site

Area

—km²

Area data not available

Designated

2025

4 June 2025

Region

Central

Biogeographic region

About Khichan Wetland

Known for migratory demoiselle cranes locally known as Kurja. A community-managed wetland in Rajasthan supporting thousands of migratory birds.

Central RegionRajasthanRamsar Site

Location

Khichan Wetland — Rajasthan (Central Region)

More Wetlands in Rajasthan

Keoladeo National Park

Designated: 1981 · 29 km²

★ UNESCO World Heritage site, major bird sanctuary

Sambhar Lake

Designated: 1990 · 240 km²

★ India's largest inland salt lake

Menar Wetland Complex

Designated: 2025

Siliserh Lake

Designated: —

Nearby Protected Areas

Other Ramsar sites in the Central region:

Kanwar Taal or Kabar Taal Lake

Bihar

Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary

Uttar Pradesh

Parvati Arga Bird Sanctuary

Uttar Pradesh

Saman Bird Sanctuary

Uttar Pradesh

Related Links

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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.