This wildlife sanctuary is situated at 50 kilometers from the nearest town of Sambalpur in Odisha. It is the home of various wildlife creatures that include Leopard, Tiger, Chital, Sambar, and Nilgai Sloth Bear in its mixed deciduous forest spread over an area of about 350 square kilometers. The sanctuary also hosts various birds, reptiles and amphibians that enhance the beauty and diversity of the place.

The vast water body of the Hirakud reservoir attracts thousands of Ducks, Geese and Waders for feeding and roosting in the winter months. As per the estimate, this is the third largest water bird congregation in the state.