The sanctuary is spread across two districts of lower ... a reserve forest in 1966, the Chakrashila Hill and the region around it was declared a sanctuary in 1994 by the Assam government.

The India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023 has reported a decline in Assam's forest cover by over 83 sq km between 2021 and 2023. The total area under forest and tree cover in the state is now ...