Indravati Tiger Reserve UPSC

  • Indravati Tiger Reserve is located in the Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh, India.
  • It is home to one of the last remaining populations of the endangered Wild Water Buffalo.
  • In 1981, Indravati Wildlife Sanctuary was established under the Wildlife Protection Act of India, 1972.
  • In 1983, Indravati Wildlife Sanctuary was upgraded to the status of a tiger reserve.
  • Area: It covers an approximate area of 2,799 square kilometers.
    • Core/critical tiger habitat: 1258.37 sq.km.
    • Buffer/peripheral area: 1540.70 sq.km.
    • Total: 2799.07 sq.km.
  • River: The reserve is named after the Indravati River, which flows through the tiger reserve.
  • Flora: Sal, Teak, Bamboo, Mahua, Semal, Harra, Arjun, Palas, Anjan, Indian Gooseberry, Flame of the Forest etc.
  • Fauna: Tiger, Wild Water Buffalo, Leopard, Striped Hyena, Sloth Bear, Chital, Sambar, Barking Deer, Gaur, White-necked Stork, Common Grey Hornbill, Freshwater Crocodile, Common Monitor Lizard etc.
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