Buxa National Park UPSC

  • Buxa National Park is located in the Alipurduar district of West Bengal, India.
  • The park houses the Buxa Fort, which served as a prison during the British colonial period and later as a detention camp during the Indian independence movement.
  • In 1983, Buxa Tiger Reserve was established as a 15th tiger reserve in India.
  • In 1986, the Buxa Wildlife Sanctuary was constituted.
  • In 1992, Buxa Tiger Reserve was elevated to the status of a national park.
  • Area: The park spread over an area of 315sq.kms.
  • Elevation: It is situated in eastern Dooars at 2600 ft above sea level.
  • The region surrounding Buxa National Park is known for its mineral resources.
  • Hills: The hills in the park are part of the larger Eastern Himalayan range.
    • Buxa Hills
    • Sinchula Hill Range
  • River: Buxa National Park is traversed by several rivers and streams includes:
    • Sankosh
    • Raidak
    • Jayanti
    • Churnia
    • Turturi
    • Phashkhawa
    • Dima
    • Nonani
  • Flora: Sal, Simul, Gamari, Amari, Teak, Khair, Champa, Mahua, Bamboo, Rhododendrons etc.
  • Fauna: Bengal Tiger, Leopard Cat, Sloth Bear, Fishing Cat, Hyaena, Indian Fox, Marbled Cat, Golden Cat, Eurasian Griffon, Oriental Pied Hornbill, Black-naped Oriole, King Cobra,Monitor Lizards,Indian Roofed Turtle etc.
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