Giant statue
of Veer Balwan Bajrang Bali is located at BANDHAVGARH NATIONAL PARK under UMARIA
district in the Indian state of MADHYA PRADESH. It is situated at north eastern
border of Madhya Pradesh at the central part of India and becomes one of the
popular national parks in India.
Bandhavgarh
was declared as a National Park in 1968, with a core area of
105 km2. The buffer is spread over the forest divisions of
Umaria and Katni and totals area of roughly 450 km2. The park
derives its name from the most prominent Hillock (Vindhya Hills) of
the area, which was said to be given by Bhagwan Shri Ram to his
brother Lakshman to keep a watch on Lanka (Ceylon) during Ramayan
period in Treta Yug. Hence the name Bandhavgarh (Sanskrit : Brother’s Fort).
This park
has a large biodiversity. Density of the Bengal Tiger population
at Bandhavgarh is one of the highest known in India hence Madhya Pradesh is also known
as the "Tiger State" of India. Maharaja Martand Singh of Rewa
captured the first white tiger in this region in 1951.
There are
more than 22 species of mammals and 250 species of birds. common Langurs and
Rhesus Macaque represent the primate group. Carnivores include the Asiatic
Jackal, Bengal Fox, Sloth Bear, Ratel, Gray Mongoose, Striped Hyena, Jungle Cat,
Leopard and Tiger. The artiodactyls frequently sighted are Wild Pigs, Spotted
Deer, Sambar, Chausingha, Nilgai, Chinkara and Gaur. Mammals such as Dhole, the
small Indian Civet, Palm Squirrel and Lesser Bandicoot Rat are seen
occasionally. Among the herbivores, Gaur is the only coarse feeder. Small dams
are also constructed to solve the water crisis where the animals get some kinds
of shelter and relief. Also, the villages were relocated within the boundaries
of the park and strong vigil took place at the buffer as well as core area for
the wildlife protection.
The park has
been divided into three major zones named as Tala, Magdi and Bamera out of
which the Tala zone attracts major number of tourists by offering the tiger
sighting opportunities. The park authorities are also focusing on the Magdi
Zone by providing more opportunity to spot tigers. Elephant shows are also
organized in Magdi zone of this park to increase the chances of spotting the
elusive king of the jungle.
Bandhavgarh
National Park consists of mixed vegetations ranging from tall grasslands to
thick Sal forest and so is the perfect habitat of variety of animals and birds.
Due to varied topography, the Bandhavgarh national park provides ample
opportunity to spot the majestic Indian Tiger and some rarely seen animals like
Leopard and Sloth Bear. Due to high wildlife sighting, it is becoming popular
amongst tourists visiting India.
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