Numbers
1800
Total Area (In Hector)
7000
Land Usage
Ecological Information
Important Species
Fish: indigenous freshwater fish species
Birds: kingfishers, herons, egrets, seasonal migratory birds
Amphibians: frogs, toads
Reptiles: turtles, water snakes
Aquatic plants: lotus, water hyacinth, grasses
Ecosystem Services
Water storage in drought-prone region
Irrigation support for agriculture
Groundwater recharge
Fisheries and subsistence livelihoods
Microclimate regulation in forested landscape
Seasonal Hydrology
Major rivers: Subarnarekha, Kansai (Kangsabati), Dulung
Monsoon: Wetlands fill rapidly
Dry season: Significant shrinkage and drying
Strong dependence on:
Rainfall and small river systems
Limited perennial water bodies
Socio Economic Importance
Essential for rain-fed agriculture support
Provides drinking water and livestock use
Supports small-scale fisheries
Important for tribal livelihoods and daily use
Traditional tanks act as village water security systems
Wetland Converted
Water scarcity and seasonal drying
Siltation of tanks and reservoirs
Encroachment and land-use change
Overuse of water for irrigation
Climate variability affecting rainfall patterns
Name of Wetlands
Information
Dulung River Wetlands
Dulung River wetlands are seasonal riverine ecosystems influenced by monsoon rainfall and local drainage patterns. These wetlands support fish, amphibians, birds, and aquatic vegetation, contributing to regional biodiversity. They play an important role in groundwater recharge, flood regulation, and maintaining soil moisture for nearby agricultural fields. Local communities depend on them for irrigation, fishing, and domestic use. However, parts of these wetlands are gradually being converted for agriculture and settlements. Siltation, reduced water flow, and climate variability further threaten their ecological health and long-term sustainability.
Gopiballavpur Wetlands
Gopiballavpur wetlands consist of low-lying seasonal water bodies formed in rural landscapes of Jhargram district. These wetlands are important for storing rainwater, supporting agriculture, and maintaining local biodiversity, including fish, birds, and aquatic plants. They provide essential ecosystem services such as groundwater recharge and microclimate regulation. Local communities rely on them for irrigation, fishing, and livestock use. However, increasing agricultural expansion, land encroachment, and conversion into croplands are reducing wetland areas. Water scarcity during dry seasons and lack of conservation measures further impact their sustainability.