The sanctuary covers 67 hectares, and was established in 1980 to preserve a portion of the central Gangetic alluvial zone.

[2] Bird species include parakeets (Rose Ring parakeet, Plum headed parakeet, Alexandrine parakeet, Red-breasted parakeet), Owls-Barn Owl, Spotted Owlet, Brown Fish Owl, Scopes owl, Indian cuckoos, barbets and other smaller birds,[2] while reptiles -Spectacled Cobra, Monocled Cobra, Russell’s Viper, Common Krait, Banded Krait, Common Cat Snake, Green Vine Snake, Rainbow Mud snake, ornate flying snake, Copper headed trinket, Indian Rat Snake, Buff Striped keelback, Checkered keelback, Common wolf snake, Twine Spotted Wolf snake, Common Kukri snake, Red sand boa, Common sand boa and amphibians include pythons,[2] monitor lizards and gharials, a type of small crocodile.

[1] Among the trees found within the sanctuary are shal, teak, arjun, Indian rosewood, and bamboo.

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