Satkosia Tiger Reserve UPSC

  • Satkosia Tiger Reserve is located in the Angul, Cuttack, Boudh and Nayagarh district of Odisha, India.
  • The reserve is situated along the banks of the Mahanadi River and is nestled within the Eastern Ghats mountain range.
  • The reserve is lying in a transitional zone extending between the Chhota Nagpur Plateau and the Deccan Plateau.
  • In 1976, Satkosia Wildlife Sanctuary was established.
  • In 2007, Satkosia Tiger Reserve was officially designated as a protected area under the Project Tiger initiative.
  • Area: The Satkosia Tiger Reserve covers a total area of 963.87 square kilometer. The area comprises two adjoining sanctuaries as Satkosia Gorge Sanctuary and Baisipalli Sanctuary. Core area of the reserve is a part of the Mahanadi Elephant Reserve.
    • Core/critical tiger habitat: 523.61 Sq.kms.
    • Buffer/peripheral area: 440.26Sq.kms.
    • Total: 963.87
  • River: The reserve is nestled along the banks of the Mahanadi River.
  • Tribe: Kondh tribe is one of the prominent tribe in the vicinity of Satkosia Tiger Reserve.
  • Flora: Asan, Dhaura, Bamboo, Simal, Teak etc.
  • Fauna: Tiger, Leopard, Elephant, Spotted Deer, Sambar, Chowsingha, Bison, Wild Dog, Sloth Bear, Indian Pitta, Red Junglefowl, Indian Python, Fresh Water Crocodile, Gharial etc.
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