Archive · 3 Jan 2026
Satkosia Gorge Closed for Census
The Satkosia gorge areas along the Mahanadi river in Odisha will be closed to tourists and boating activities for two separate periods in January.
This is to help with counting the birds and crocodiles that live there.
The first closure is from January 4 to 8 for the crocodile count, and the second is from January 17 to 18 for the bird count.
However, people can still visit other parts of the Satkosia wildlife sanctuary during this time.
The nature camps at Baghmunda, Chhotkei, and Tarava will also remain open.
This happens every year to keep track of the wildlife in the area.
Satkosia gorge areas closed to tourists and boating from January 4-8 and January 17-18 for annual census.
Crocodile census to be conducted from January 4-8, bird census from January 17-18.
Territorial areas of Satkosia wildlife sanctuary remain open to visitors.
Nature camps at Baghmunda, Chhotkei, and Tarava will operate uninterrupted.
Four forest divisions (Satkosia, Mahanadi, Athmallik, Athgarh) involved in the census.
- Who
- Satkosia wildlife authorities and forest divisions
- What
- Annual bird and crocodile census, closure of Satkosia gorge areas
- When
- January 4-8 and January 17-18
- Where
- Satkosia gorge areas, Mahanadi river, Odisha
- Why
- To conduct annual census of birds and crocodiles
- Location
- Satkosia gorge areas, Mahanadi river
- Duration
- January 4-8 and January 17-18
- Activities Restricted
- Tourism and boating
- Activities Allowed
- Visits to territorial areas of Satkosia wildlife sanctuary
- Nature Camps
- Baghmunda, Chhotkei, Tarava (operational)