[1] The sanctuary is located in Bilagi and Mudhol taluks in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka, India and covers an area of 96.3691 km2 (37.2083 sq mi).

[1] Other than chinkaras, mammals seen here include wolves, jackals, wildcats and stripped hyenas.

[2] It is also home to many butterfly species, bees, birds, reptiles and spiders.

It is hoped that the status of the wildlife sanctuary given to the forest ensured an end to the commercial exploitation of the area.

As hunting was restricted by various measures, the number of chinkaras and other mammals increased within this range.