Nagpur has several gaushalas on its edges, some of which take in rescued and abandoned cattle. If you want to visit, volunteer or donate, this guide lists some of them and what to check first. For more on cattle care, visit our cow hub.
Not an advertisement. No gaushala paid to be listed here. Names, areas and timings are taken from public Google Maps listings as of October 2026. Timings and visitor rules change, so call or check the listing before you go. Spotted an error, or run a gaushala we should know about? Email pawsitivehoomanqueries@gmail.com.
Gaushalas in Nagpur you can visit
These are listed in no particular order. We have not visited them ourselves.
Gaushala Pashupalan Bahuudeshiya Sanstha
- Area: Bidgaon (opposite Respa Ortholite Range)
- Listed hours: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily
- Listed phone: +91 93251 03104
- View on Google Maps (latest reviews and timings)
Reviewers describe rescued cattle being cared for here.
Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj Goshala and Vishranti Sthal
- Area: Nagpur (north)
- View on Google Maps (latest reviews and timings)
Reviewers mention a Gajanan Maharaj temple and a hut built from mud, cow dung and bamboo. Its listing shows no timings.
Bharti Didi Gaushala Sanstha
- Area: Chattarpur Road, Asoli
- Listed hours: Open 24 hours daily (as listed; call before visiting)
- View on Google Maps (latest reviews and timings)
A smaller gaushala with a temple; no phone number is listed.
Jain Gaushala (Niraashrit Gauvansh Seva Foundation)
- Area: Raulgaon, Katol (outside Nagpur city)
- Listed hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (longer on weekends)
- Listed phone: +91 88888 81428
- View on Google Maps (latest reviews and timings)
Outside the city, towards Katol. Reviewers describe the team responding to calls about abandoned and injured cows on the road.
What to check before you donate or visit
- Is it a shelter or a dairy? Some places called gaushalas mainly care for old, sick, rescued or abandoned cattle. Others are working dairies that sell milk and ghee. Both can treat animals well, but if you are donating to help animals that no one else will care for, ask which one it is.
- Ask about registration. A registered trust or society can usually show a certificate and give a receipt for donations.
- Look at the basics. Shade, clean water, enough fodder, clean sheds, and a separate area for sick or injured animals.
- Ask about vet care. Is there a vet on call or on site? How are sick animals treated?
- Ask what they need most. Fodder, medicines, shed repairs or volunteers. Giving what is actually needed helps more than a one-off feast.
- Feed the right way. Ask staff before feeding. Too much grain, jaggery or sweets at once can make cattle seriously ill, and food should never be left in plastic.
If you see animals that look neglected, tell the management first. If nothing changes, you can contact the district animal husbandry office or a local animal welfare organisation.
The Pawsitive Hoomans Take
A good gaushala will be happy to show you around, answer questions about how animals are cared for, and tell you how donations are used. Visit once before you commit to regular support, go at feeding time if you can, and keep your receipts.
🐄 Volunteering with cattle or running a gaushala? Our free Vaccination Tracker builds a cattle schedule based on NDDB guidance, and a Pet Passport keeps each animal’s records in one place.
Frequently asked questions
Which are some gaushalas in Nagpur?
Gaushala Pashupalan Bahuudeshiya Sanstha in Bidgaon, Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj Goshala, Bharti Didi Gaushala in Asoli and Jain Gaushala in Raulgaon are among those listed on Google Maps.
Is there a gaushala that rescues cows near Nagpur?
Reviewers describe both Gaushala Pashupalan Bahuudeshiya Sanstha and Jain Gaushala, Raulgaon, as caring for rescued or abandoned cattle. Call them to confirm what they can take in.
What should I feed cows at a gaushala?
Ask the staff. Green fodder is usually welcome; avoid large amounts of grain or sweets, and never leave food in plastic.
How do I check a gaushala before donating?
Ask whether it is a registered trust, ask for a receipt, look at the animals and sheds, and ask how sick animals are treated.
Disclaimer: PawsitiveHoomans is an independent information resource. This is not a paid listing or an endorsement. Details are based on public Google Maps listings as of October 2026 and can change; please confirm directly with each gaushala.