Papikonda National Park Latest News
A recent study has documented 51 species of herpetofauna in Papikonda National Park.
About Papikonda National Park
- It is located in the East Godavari and West Godavari Districts of Andhra Pradesh.
- Established in 2008, the park covers an area of approximately 1,012.86 sq.km.
- It lies along the banks of the Godavari River, encompassing a rugged landscape with steep slopes, hills, and deep valleys.
- The geology of the park is characterized by the Eastern Ghats range.
- There are 62 named mountains in the park. Devara Konda is the highest point. The most prominent mountain is Verala Konda.
- The national park has been recognized as an Important Bird and Biodiversity Area by BirdLife International.
- The area plays a key role in high precipitation and the consequent origin of various small streams and rivulets which drain and enrich the perennial River Godavari.
- A unique dwarf breed of goat known locally as the “kanchu mekha” originates in this region.
- Vegetation: The park is characterized by tropical, moist deciduous forests mixed with patches of semi-evergreen and dry deciduous forests.
- Flora: The park is home to several types of trees, including teak, rosewood, sandalwood, bamboo, eucalyptus, sal, mahua, pterocarpus, terminalia, and cassia.
- Fauna:
- Wildlife in Papikonda includes Bengal tiger, Indian leopard, sloth bear, and Indian wild dog (dhole).
- The park is also home to various deer species, including sambar and spotted deer.
Source: NIE
Papikonda National Park FAQs
Q1: In which state is Papikonda National Park located?
Ans: Andhra Pradesh
Q2: Which river passes through Papikonda National Park?
Ans: Godavari River flows through the park.
Q3: Which mountain is the highest point in Papikonda National Park?
Ans: Devara Konda
