Satpura National Park UPSC - UPSC Current Affairs

Satpura National Park is located in the Narmadapuram District (Hoshangabad district) of Madhya Pradesh in India.
In 1981, it was designated as a national park.
In 2000, Satpura National Park was included in the Project Tiger initiative.
The park is a core part of the Satpura Tiger Reserve.
Area: It covers an area of approximately 524 square kilometers (202 square miles).
Hills: The park is part of the Satpura Range.
Highest Point: The highest point in the Satpura National Park is Dhoopgarh.
River: Denwa river passes through the park.
Lake: Tawa Reservoir, which is a man-made lake formed by the Tawa Dam, is located in the Satpura National Park.
Rock Shelters: This park is famous for its Rock Shelters. There are more than 50 Rock Shelters. They are known for their ancient rock paintings, which depict various scenes from the lives of ancient humans who inhabited the area.
Flora: Sal, teak, tendu, mahua, bamboo, dhawda, khair, bija, elephant grass, spear grass, arjun, jamun etc.
Fauna: Tiger, Leopard, Indian Bison, Indian Giant Squirrel, Sambar, Chital, Chinkara, Malabar Pied Hornbill, Crested Serpent Eagle, Yellow-footed Green Pigeon, Indian Rock Python, Monitor Lizard, Mugger Crocodile etc.

Related Posts