Badarama Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha, India lies at an elevation of 1,200 ft. from the sea level. It covers the complete Ushakothi Block of the Badarama Forest Division, an area of almost 80 sq. miles. Badarama sanctuary also popularly known as Usakothi, located in the district of Sambalpur, 48 km. from Sambalpur on the NH-6 under Bamra Forest Division.
Its prominent and attractive location in western Odisha with hilly undulating areas and rich dry deciduous mixed forests and wide variety of fauna The main attractions of the Badarama Wildlife Sanctuary are the huge herds of sambar and bison. The visitors can also see herds of panther, bear, tiger, wild bear, leopard, barking deer, elephant and spotted deer at this place. This sanctuary has two masonry watch towers of 30 feet height from which the visitors can watch the animals roaming in their natural surroundings.