Udanti-Sitanadi Tiger Reserve Latest News
Recently, during an inspection deep inside the Udanti Sitanadi Tiger Reserve (USTR) it was found that a number of trees, a majority of them Sal, Bija and Tendu, were found girdled in the Karka area.
About Udanti Sitanadi Tiger Reserve
- Location: It is located in the state of Chhattisgarh.
- It was established by joining the regions represented by Sitanadi and Udanti wildlife sanctuaries.
- Geographically, the reserve forms a significant part of the Eastern Highlands of Central India.
- Rivers: The drainage system of the reserve consists of the Mahanadi as the main river, along with the Udanti, Sitanadi, Indravan, and Pairi Rivers as tributaries.
- There are 19 named mountains in the reserve. Deo Dongri is the highest point. The most prominent mountain is Atānga Dongar.
- Vegetation: The forest type here is predominantly tropical dry and moist deciduous.
- Flora: The forest is dominated by Sal (Shorea robusta), which forms dense patches across the landscape. It also consists of Teak (Tectona grandis), Bamboo, Tendu, Mahua, Bija, and Harra contribute to the green diversity of the region.
- Fauna: It is home to Wild Buffalo, tiger, Indian Wolf, Leopard, Sloth Bear, and Mouse Deer etc.
Source: IE
Last updated on Oct, 2026
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