Vansda National Park UPSC

  • Vansda National Park is located in the Vansda tehsil, Navsari District of Gujarat state, India.
  • It is also known as Bansda National Park.
  • In 1942, it was declared as a reserved forest under the British government’s Forest Act.
  • In 1959, the area was declared a wildlife sanctuary under the Wildlife Protection Act of India.
  • In 1979, it was declared a national park.
  • Area: It covers an area of approximately 24.32 square kilometers (9.4 square miles).
  • River: Ambika river passes through the park.
  • Tribe: The park is home to several tribal communities, with the Dangi tribe being the most prominent.
  • Flora: Teak, Bamboo, Kakad, Khakhro, Timru, Haldu, Sisam, Kusum, Asan, Behda, Ambla etc.
  • Fauna: Leopard, Wild Boar, Hanuman Langur, Common Palm Civet, Indian Porcupine, Four-horned Antelope, Barking Deer, Hyena, Indian Great Black Woodpecker, Common Grey Hornbill, Forest Spotted Owlet, Russell’s Viper, Saw-scaled Viper, Common Krait etc.
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