Tadoba National Park UPSC

  • Tadoba National Park is located in the Chandrapur district of Maharashtra, India.
  • In 1935, the area was declared a game reserve by the Central Provinces and Berar Government, and it became a protected forest.
  • In 1955, the Tadoba National Park was established.
  • In 1986, Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary was founded next to the national park.
  • In 1995, the Tadoba National Park and the Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary merged and declared a Tiger Reserve under Project Tiger.
  • Area: The park covers an area of approximately 116.5 square kilometers (45 square miles).
  • Hills: Some of the notable hills near Tadoba National Park include:
    • Chimur Hills
    • Moharli Hills
    • Kolsa Hills
  • River: Andhari River flows through the park.
  • Lake: Notable hills near the park include:
    • Tadoba Lake
    • Kolsa Lake
    • Erai Reservoir
  • Tribe: One of the prominent tribes in this region is the Gond tribe.
  • Flora: Dry Deciduous Forests (teak, ain, bamboo, and tendu), Sal Forests, Bamboo Groves, Grasslands etc.
  • Fauna: Bengal Tigers, Leopards, Hyenas, Wild Dogs, Sloth Bears, Barking Deer, Indian Pangolins, Sambhar, Rusty Spotted Cats, Painted Floricans, Gray Jungle Fowl, Marsh Crocodiles, Monitor lizards etc.
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