Umred–Pauni–Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary

Umred–Pauni–Karhandla Sanctuary in Maharashtra saw rare melanistic chital sighting; key tiger corridor with rich biodiversity linking Tadoba and nearby reserves.

Umred-Pauni-Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary
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Umred–Pauni–Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary Latest News

Recently, a melanistic (black-colored) spotted deer, commonly known as a chital, has been spotted at the Umred–Pauni–Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary near Nagpur.

About Umred–Pauni–Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary

  • Location: It is spread over Pauni tehsil in Bhandara district and Umred, Kuhi, and Bhivapur Taluka of Nagpur district in Maharashtra.
  • It was established in 2013 and is spread across an area of 189 sq. km. 
  • It is surrounded by the Wainganga River and the Gose Khurd Dam along the northeast boundaries of the sanctuary, while State Highway 9 and Bhiwapur Town bound the southern side.
  • The forest along the Wainganga River connects this sanctuary to the Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve
  • It lies 80 km from Pench Tiger Reserve and 50 kilometers southwest of Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary.
  • Flora:
    • The forest is made up of teak, bamboo, tendu, mahua, and other indigenous tree species.
    • Teak makes up 60 percent of the crop composition. 
  • Fauna: The sanctuary is home to resident breeding tigers, herds of Gaur, wild dogs, and also rare animals like flying squirrels, pangolins, and honey badgers

Source: TLN

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