Ramsar Site — Uttar Pradesh | Designated 8 November 2005
State
Uttar Pradesh
Location of the Ramsar site
Area
266km²
Designated wetland area
Designated
2005
8 November 2005
Region
Central
Biogeographic region
★Critical habitat for Ganges river dolphin
A shallow river stretch of the Ganges with intermittent pools and reservoirs upstream from barrages. Provides critical habitat for the IUCN Red Listed Ganges river dolphin.
Other Ramsar sites in the Central 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.