Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary Latest News
After being declared locally extinct for about 50 years, the blackbuck has made a remarkable comeback at Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary in Chhattisgarh thanks to a focused five-year revival plan.
About Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary
- It is located in the northern part of the Mahasamund district of Chhattisgarh.
- It is named after the Bar and Nawapara forest villages, which are in the heart of the sanctuary.
- It is spread over an area of 245 sq. km.
- The tributaries of Mahanadi are the source of water. The River Balamdehi forms the western boundary, and the Jonk River forms the northeastern boundary of the sanctuary.
- Flora:
- The flora chiefly comprises tropical dry deciduous forest, with Teak, Sal, Bamboo and Terminalia being the prominent trees.
- Other major plants found in the sanctuary include Semal, Mahua, Ber, and Tendu.
- Fauna: It is home to neelgai, wild boar, tigers, leopards, Indian bison, porcupines, pythons, antelopes, sambhar and cheetal, along with 150 species of birds, including parrots, blackbucks, herons, egrets, peafowl, etc.
Source: IE
Last updated on January, 2026
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