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    S ignificant part of Dandeli's population consists of economic migrants from all over India, especially the north/south Indian states like Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, Andhra, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and many districts of the Karnataka state.  The official and predominant language of communication is  Kannada . Dandeli is a natural habitat for wildlife, including tigers, leopards, black panthers, elephants, gaur, deer, antelopes, and bears.  It is the second largest wildlife sanctuary in Karnataka  and was designated as a tiger reserve in 2007.  The jungle is also home to several varieties of reptiles and almost 300 varieties of birds.  The rapid expansion of industry has raised fears of ecological damage to the area, and local volunteer groups have formed to address the issue. Backwaters sunset Dandeli has a huge dam built across river Kali originating from western ghats. Water stored in this dam is released for adventure sports and ...