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'''Indravati National Park''' is a [[national park]] located in [[Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh|Bijapur district]] of [[Chhattisgarh]] state of [[India]].<ref>{{cite web |url= http://forest.cg.gov.in/sanctuary_parks.htm |title= Chhattisgarh Forest Department Welcomes You |work= forest.cg.gov.in |accessdate= 11 October 2011 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20111011082628/http://forest.cg.gov.in/sanctuary_parks.htm |archive-date= 11 October 2011 |url-status= dead }}</ref> It derives its name from the nearby [[Indravati River]]. It is home to one of the last populations of rare wild buffalo.
'''Indravati National Park''' is a [[national park]] located in [[Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh|Bijapur district]] of [[Chhattisgarh]] state in [[India]].<ref>{{cite web |url= http://forest.cg.gov.in/sanctuary_parks.htm |title= Chhattisgarh Forest Department Welcomes You |work= forest.cg.gov.in |access-date= 11 October 2011 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20111011082628/http://forest.cg.gov.in/sanctuary_parks.htm |archive-date= 11 October 2011 |url-status= dead }}</ref> The park derives its name from the [[Indravati River]], which flows from east to west and forms the northern boundary of the reserve with the Indian state of [[Maharashtra]].


Indravati National Park is the finest and most famous wildlife parks of Chhattisgarh. It is one among the three project tiger sites in Chhattisgarh along with Udanti-sitanadi, Indravati National Park is located in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh. The park derives its name from the Indravati River, which flows from east to west and forms the northern boundary of the reserve with the Indian state of Maharashtra. With a total area of approximately 2799.08&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>, Indravati attained the status of a national park in 1975 and a tiger reserve in 1983 under the famous [[Project Tiger]] of India, to become one of the most famous tiger reserves of India.
Indravati National Park is among the most famous wildlife parks of Chhattisgarh. It is one of three [[Project Tiger]] sites in Chhattisgarh, along with Udanti-sitanadi, and is home to one of the last remaining populations of the endangered [[wild water buffalo]]. With a total area of approximately 2799.08&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>, Indravati attained the status of a national park in 1981 and a tiger reserve in 1983, becoming one of the most famous tiger reserves in India.

As of 2022, the park is reported to be largely under [[Naxalite-Maoist insurgency|Naxal]] control.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/maoist-movement-in-core-area-of-kanha-tiger-reserve-security-posts-to-be-set-up-101653576154009.html | title=Maoist movement in core area of Kanha tiger reserve; security posts to be set up | date=26 May 2022 }}</ref>


==Topography==
==Topography==
The topography of the park mainly comprises undulating hilly terrain with altitude ranging between 177 and 599 metres above the sea level.
The topography of the park mainly comprises undulating hilly terrain with altitude ranging between 177 and 599 metres above the sea level.


==Flora==
==Flora==
The vegetation of the Indravati National Park is mainly of the [[tropical moist deciduous forests|tropical moist]] and [[Dry deciduous forest|dry deciduous]] type with predominance of bamboo, [[Sal (tree)|sal]] and [[teak]]. There are also rich patches of luxuriant grassland providing plenty of food to large herbivores such as [[wild water buffalo]]s, [[chital]], [[barking deer]], [[nilgai]], and [[gaur]]s. The most common tree in the park are teak, [[Lendia (tree)|lendia]], [[Boswellia serrata|salai]], [[Madhuca longifolia|mahua]], [[tendu (tree)|tendu]], [[semal]], [[haldu]], [[ber]] and [[jamun]].
The vegetation of the Indravati National Park is mainly of the [[tropical moist deciduous forests|tropical moist]] and [[Dry deciduous forest|dry deciduous]] type with predominance of bamboo, [[Sal (tree)|sal]] and [[teak]]. There are also patches of grassland providing food to large herbivores such as [[wild water buffalo]]s, [[chital]], [[barking deer]], [[nilgai]], and [[gaur]]s. The most common tree in the park are teak, [[Lendia (tree)|lendia]], [[Boswellia serrata|salai]], [[Madhuca longifolia|mahua]], [[tendu (tree)|tendu]], [[semal]], [[haldu]], [[ber]] and [[jamun]].


==Wildlife==
==Wildlife==
Indravati National Park has one of the last populations of the endangered [[wild Asian buffalo]]. The national park is also home to a variety of other ungulate species. Reported from the area are [[gaur]] (Indian bison), [[nilgai]], [[blackbuck]], [[chausingha]] (four-horned antelope), [[sambar (deer)|sambar]], [[chital]], [[Indian muntjac]], [[Indian spotted chevrotain]] and wild boar. Large predators are represented by [[tiger]]s, [[leopard]]s, [[sloth bear]]s, [[dhole]]s (wild dog) and [[striped hyena]]s. Smaller mammals include flying squirrel, porcupine, pangolins, rhesus monkeys and langurs among many others.<ref>D. K. Harshey & Kailash Chandra (2001). ''Mammals of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.'' Zoos´ Print Journal 16(12): 659-668 [http://www.zoosprint.org/ZooPrintJournal/2001/December/659-668.pdf online]</ref> The commonly found reptiles in the park are freshwater crocodile, monitor lizard, Indian chameleon, common krait, Indian rock python, cobra and Russell's viper to name a few. The park also gives shelter to the large variety of birds of which the hill myna is the most important species.
Indravati National Park has one of the last populations of the endangered [[wild Asian buffalo]]. The national park is also home to a variety of other ungulate species. Reported from the area are [[Asian elephant]], [[gaur]] (Indian bison), [[nilgai]], [[blackbuck]], [[chausingha]] (four-horned antelope), [[sambar (deer)|sambar]], [[chital]], [[Indian muntjac]], [[Indian spotted chevrotain]] and wild boar. Large predators are represented by [[tiger]]s, [[leopard]]s, [[sloth bear]]s, and [[dhole]]s (wild dogs). Smaller mammals include flying squirrel, [[porcupine]], pangolins, rhesus monkeys and langurs among many others.<ref>D. K. Harshey & Kailash Chandra (2001). ''Mammals of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.'' Zoos´ Print Journal 16(12): 659-668 [http://www.zoosprint.org/ZooPrintJournal/2001/December/659-668.pdf online] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180602162247/http://www.zoosprint.org/ZooPrintJournal/2001/December/659-668.pdf |date=2 June 2018 }}</ref> The commonly found reptiles in the park are freshwater crocodile, [[monitor lizard]], Indian chameleon, common krait, Indian rock python, cobra and Russell's viper to name a few. The park also gives shelter to the large variety of birds of which the hill myna is the most important species.

==Transport==
==Transport==
Indravati National Park is easily approachable from [[Jagdalpur]], the district headquarters of [[Bastar district|Bastar]]. The village Kutrue, the main entry point of the park, is situated at the distance of 22.4 km north of Jagdalpur-Bhopalpattanam road. The Kutrue link road is at the distance of 145.6 km from Jagdalpur. Raipur (486 km) has the [[Swami Vivekananda Airport|nearest airport]] and [[Jagdalpur]] (168 km) is the nearest railhead from the Indravati National Park.
Indravati National Park is easily approachable from [[Jagdalpur]], the district headquarters of [[Bastar district|Bastar]]. The village Kutrue, the main entry point of the park, is situated at the distance of 22.4 km north of Jagdalpur-Bhopalpattanam road. The Kutrue link road is at the distance of 145.6 km from Jagdalpur. Raipur (486 km) has the [[Swami Vivekananda Airport|nearest airport]] and [[Jagdalpur]] (168 km) is the nearest railhead from the Indravati National Park.


==Visiting==
==Visiting==
The best season to visit the park is from 15 December to 15 June.
The recommended season to visit the park is from 15 December to 15 June.


==See also==
==See also==
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==References==
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[[Category:Eastern Highlands moist deciduous forests]]
[[Category:Eastern Highlands moist deciduous forests]]
[[Category:Protected areas of Chhattisgarh]]
[[Category:Protected areas of Chhattisgarh]]
[[Category:National parks in Chhattisgarh]]
[[Category:National parks in Chhattisgarh]]
[[Category:Protected areas established in 1975]]
[[Category:1975 establishments in Madhya Pradesh]]

Revision as of 07:45, 23 October 2023

Indravati National Park
Indravati Tiger Reserve
Map showing the location of Indravati National Park
Map showing the location of Indravati National Park
StandortBijapur district, Chhattisgarh, India
Nearest cityJagdalpur
Coordinates19°12′18″N 81°1′53″E / 19.20500°N 81.03139°E / 19.20500; 81.03139
Area1,258.37 km2 (485.86 sq mi)
Established1975; 49 years ago (1975)
Governing bodyConservator of Forest (Field Director)
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Indravati National Park is a national park located in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh state in India.[1] The park derives its name from the Indravati River, which flows from east to west and forms the northern boundary of the reserve with the Indian state of Maharashtra.

Indravati National Park is among the most famous wildlife parks of Chhattisgarh. It is one of three Project Tiger sites in Chhattisgarh, along with Udanti-sitanadi, and is home to one of the last remaining populations of the endangered wild water buffalo. With a total area of approximately 2799.08 km2, Indravati attained the status of a national park in 1981 and a tiger reserve in 1983, becoming one of the most famous tiger reserves in India.

As of 2022, the park is reported to be largely under Naxal control.[2]

Topography

The topography of the park mainly comprises undulating hilly terrain with altitude ranging between 177 and 599 metres above the sea level.

Flora

The vegetation of the Indravati National Park is mainly of the tropical moist and dry deciduous type with predominance of bamboo, sal and teak. There are also patches of grassland providing food to large herbivores such as wild water buffalos, chital, barking deer, nilgai, and gaurs. The most common tree in the park are teak, lendia, salai, mahua, tendu, semal, haldu, ber and jamun.

Wildlife

Indravati National Park has one of the last populations of the endangered wild Asian buffalo. The national park is also home to a variety of other ungulate species. Reported from the area are Asian elephant, gaur (Indian bison), nilgai, blackbuck, chausingha (four-horned antelope), sambar, chital, Indian muntjac, Indian spotted chevrotain and wild boar. Large predators are represented by tigers, leopards, sloth bears, and dholes (wild dogs). Smaller mammals include flying squirrel, porcupine, pangolins, rhesus monkeys and langurs among many others.[3] The commonly found reptiles in the park are freshwater crocodile, monitor lizard, Indian chameleon, common krait, Indian rock python, cobra and Russell's viper to name a few. The park also gives shelter to the large variety of birds of which the hill myna is the most important species.

Transport

Indravati National Park is easily approachable from Jagdalpur, the district headquarters of Bastar. The village Kutrue, the main entry point of the park, is situated at the distance of 22.4 km north of Jagdalpur-Bhopalpattanam road. The Kutrue link road is at the distance of 145.6 km from Jagdalpur. Raipur (486 km) has the nearest airport and Jagdalpur (168 km) is the nearest railhead from the Indravati National Park.

Visiting

The recommended season to visit the park is from 15 December to 15 June.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Chhattisgarh Forest Department Welcomes You". forest.cg.gov.in. Archived from the original on 11 October 2011. Retrieved 11 October 2011.
  2. ^ "Maoist movement in core area of Kanha tiger reserve; security posts to be set up". 26 May 2022.
  3. ^ D. K. Harshey & Kailash Chandra (2001). Mammals of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. Zoos´ Print Journal 16(12): 659-668 online Archived 2 June 2018 at the Wayback Machine
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