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A first of its kind AI-enabled nature experience centre is set to come up at Betla National Park.

Location: It is located in the Chota Nagpur Plateau of the Latehar district of the Indian state of Jharkhand.
It is the only National Park of the State and was notified in 1986.
It is part of the core area of Palamau Tiger Reserve. It is one of India’s first national parks to reserve tigers under the project Tiger.
The Mahuadanr Wolf Sanctuary is part of this national park.
It falls under the lndo-Malayan realm and is distinguished for its flora and fauna.
Vegetation: It consists of tropical wet evergreen forests, temperate alpine forests, and mixed (moist and dry) deciduous forests.
The region has been inhabited for centuries, with indigenous tribes like the Oraon and Munda calling it home.
River: The North Koel River flows through the park, creating scenic waterfalls during the monsoon.
Flora: It boasts dense tropical forests, including sal, bamboo, mahua, semal, and medicinal plants.
Fauna: Tigers, Leopards, Wolves, Wild dogs and Jungle cats, Chital, Deer and Bison etc.
Rare and endemic species like the Malabar pied hornbill and Indian pitta can be spotted here.

Source: New Indian Express

Betla National Park FAQs

Q1: Where is Betla National Park located?

Ans: Jharkhand

Q2: Which rivers flow through Betla National Park?

Ans: North Koel River