Gir National Park UPSC

  • Gir National Park is located in the Junagadh district of Gujarat in India.
  • The park is also known as Sasan Gir.
  • It is famous for its last natural habitat of the Asiatic lion (Panthera leo persica) in India.
  • It is situated in the southwestern part of the Saurashtra region of Gujarat in the foothills of the Girnar range.
  • In 1965, Gir National Park was established as a wildlife sanctuary.
  • In 1975, Gir Wildlife Sanctuary was declared a national park.
  • Area: It covers an area of approximately 1412 square kilometers (545 square miles).
  • Hills: The Gir Range, Kankai Mata hills and Tulsi Shyam Hill is located in the Gir National Park.
  • River: Following rivers flow through Gir National Park:
    • Hiran
    • Machhundri
    • Shingada
    • Godavari
    • Datardi
    • Raval
    • Shetrunji
  • Dam: Kamleshwar Dam is located near the Gir National Park. The dam is built on the Hiran River.
  • Tribe: The Maldhari community traditionally resides in and around the Gir Forest region of Gujarat, India.
  • Flora: Teak, Dhak (Flame of the Forest), Jamun, Ber, Babul, Banyan, Neem, Tendu, Indian Gooseberry, Kadam, Grasses and Shrubs etc.
  • Fauna: Asiatic Lions, Leopards, Sambar Deer, Chital, Striped Hyena, White-backed Vulture, long-billed vulture, Palla’s Fish Eagle,Marsh Crocodile, King Kobra, Russell’s Viper, Star Tortoise, Soft-shelled Turtle etc.
  • It is also houses a crocodile breeding center.
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