Palkot Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Gumla and Simdega district of Jharkhand.

[2][3] Three major rivers – the Sankh, Banki, Pinjra, Pailmara and Torpa flow in the sanctuary.

[4] It has dry deciduous forest consist of sal, asan, gamhar, amla, kusum, jackfruit, mahua and mango tree.

It provides a refuge for elephants, leopards, bears, jackal, hyena, monkey, porcupine, pangolin and hare.

[5] The sanctuary host many birds including jungle fowl, peacock, parrot, koel and owl.