Udanti Sitanadi Tiger Reserve

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Recent camera trap images from Chhattisgarh’s Udanti Sitanadi Tiger Reserve (USTR) have captured a promising resurgence in wildlife activity, showing extensive use of the forest by carnivores, herbivores, and omnivores alike.

About Udanti Sitanadi Tiger Reserve

• It is located in the Gariaband and Dhamtari Districts of Chhattisgarh. 
• It was established by joining the regions represented by Sitanadi and Udanti wildlife sanctuaries. 
• The drainage system of the reserve consists of Mahanadi as the main river, along with Udanti, Sitanadi, Indravan, and Pairi Rivers as tributaries.
• The location of the reserve is strategic since it also connects with the Kanker and North Kondagaon forest divisions, forming a contiguous forest corridor to Indravati Tiger Reserve in the Bastar region.
• Total Area: 1872 sq.km.
• There are 19 named mountains in the reserve. Deo Dongri is the highest point. The most prominent mountain is Atānga Dongar.
• Flora: 
  • The forest types of USTR are “Tropical Peninsular Sal Forest and Southern Tropical Dry Deciduous Mixed Forest” (Champion & Seth, 1968).
  • The ground is covered with a maze of grass, plants, bushes, and saplings.
• Fauna: 
  • Along with the Indravati Tiger Reserve, the Udanti Sitanadi Tiger Reserve is an important refuge for the last few herds of the highly endangered Wild Buffalo.
  • Apart from the tiger, other endangered and rare species are the Indian Wolf, Leopard, Sloth Bear, and Mouse Deer.

Udanti Sitanadi Tiger Reserve FAQs

Q1: In which state is Udanti Sitanadi Tiger Reserve?

Ans: Chhattisgarh

Q2: Which river flows through Udanti-Sitanadi Tiger Reserve?

Ans: The drainage system of the reserve consists of Mahanadi as the main river, along with Udanti, Sitanadi, Indravan, and Pairi Rivers as tributaries.

Q3: What is the total area of the Udanti Sitanadi Tiger Reserve?

Ans: 1872 sq.km.

Source: TOI

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