{"id":78570,"date":"2025-12-28T10:28:21","date_gmt":"2025-12-28T04:58:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=78570"},"modified":"2026-01-12T15:12:42","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T09:42:42","slug":"national-parks-in-bihar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/national-parks-in-bihar\/","title":{"rendered":"National Parks in Bihar, Tiger Reserve, Wildlife Sanctuaries"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Parks and other protected areas are legally designated regions created to conserve wildlife, forests, wetlands, rivers and unique ecosystems. In India, these areas are notified under the <a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wildlife-protection-act\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Wildlife Protection Act<\/strong><\/a> 1972, to ensure long term protection of biodiversity. National Parks receive the highest level of protection with strict limits on human activity, while Wildlife Sanctuaries, Tiger Reserves and Ramsar wetlands allow regulated conservation based use. These protected areas help maintain ecological balance, protect endangered species, conserve genetic diversity and support climate resilience through forests and wetlands.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Protected Areas of Bihar<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bihar\u2019s protected areas include national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, tiger reserves, bird sanctuaries and riverine conservation zones, covering forests, wetlands and rivers.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>National Park:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Valmiki National Park is the only national park in the state.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tiger Reserves:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Valmiki Tiger Reserve is currently\u00a0 identified for tiger conservation with the proposal of a new Kaimur Reserve.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Wildlife Sanctuaries:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Large forest and wetland sanctuaries across plains and plateaus.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Bird Sanctuaries:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Oxbow lakes, dams and wetlands protecting migratory birds.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>River Sanctuaries:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ganga stretch conserved for Gangetic dolphins and aquatic fauna.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>National Parks in Bihar<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bihar has only one National Park- <\/span><b>Valmiki National Park<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, located in the northernmost part of the state along the Indo Nepal border. Despite limited forest cover compared to central India, Bihar\u2019s protected areas are ecologically significant due to their location in the Gangetic Plains, Himalayan foothills and Vindhyan landscapes. Valmiki National Park forms the core of Bihar\u2019s tiger conservation efforts and connects with forest landscapes of Nepal. The state also supports wildlife through sanctuaries, tiger reserves, bird habitats and riverine protected zones.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Valmiki National Park<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valmiki National Park is Bihar\u2019s only <a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/national-parks-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>National Park in India<\/strong><\/a>, located in West Champaran district along the Indo Nepal border.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Geographical Location: Situated in Shivalik foothills, bordered by Nepal and Gandak River.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Area Coverage: Forms core zone of Valmiki Tiger Reserve spread over nearly 900 sq km.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">River Systems: Harha and Masan rivers originate here, forming Burhi Gandak downstream.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vegetation Types: Moist deciduous forests, semi evergreen patches, grasslands and wetlands.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Major Mammals: Bengal tiger, leopard, sloth bear, black bear, Indian gaur and rhinoceros.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deer Species: Spotted deer, sambar, barking deer and hog deer widely distributed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tribal Presence: Tharu tribe is the dominant indigenous community around the park.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bird Diversity: Himalayan terai birds, migratory waterfowl and forest species recorded.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><b>Tiger Reserves in Bihar<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bihar has important tiger landscapes supporting conservation of big cats and forest corridors. Currently Bihar has only one recognised Tiger Reserve at Valmiki National Park with confirmed Breeding of Tigers. Although the state is set to get the second Tiger reserve within the Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary which has received the permit from the Government and remains for the NTCA approval.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Valmiki Tiger Reserve<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valmiki Tiger Reserve is Bihar\u2019s flagship conservation area and the 18th tiger reserve of India.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Location: Situated in West Champaran along Nepal border in Shivalik foothills.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total Area: About 899 sq km including core and buffer zones.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Core Habitat: Nearly 598 sq km notified as critical tiger habitat.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forest Types: Sal forests, mixed deciduous forests, swamps and grasslands.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">River Network: Gandak, Pandai, Manor, Harha and Masan rivers flow through reserve.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tiger Population: Tiger numbers increased from single digits to over 20 recently.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mammal Diversity: Over 50 mammal species recorded by Zoological Survey of India.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reptiles and Amphibians: Crocodiles, gharials, pythons, king cobra and hill turtles present.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bird Species: More than 240 bird species including vultures and Himalayan terai birds.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><b>Wildlife Sanctuaries in Bihar<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bihar has a diverse network of wildlife sanctuaries protecting forests, wetlands, rivers and bird habitats. These sanctuaries are spread across Gangetic plains, Chota Nagpur plateau edges and Vindhyan ranges. They support mammals, birds, reptiles and aquatic species, many of which are endangered. Wetland sanctuaries like Kanwar Jheel are internationally important, while river sanctuaries protect India\u2019s national aquatic animal. Forest sanctuaries such as Bhimbandh and Kaimur maintain ecological stability and act as wildlife corridors in eastern India.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Wildlife Sanctuaries in Bihar List<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bihar\u2019s major sanctuaries conserve unique <a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/ecosystem\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>ecosystems<\/strong><\/a> ranging from forests to oxbow lakes and rivers. The list of major wildlife sanctuaries in Bihar has been given below:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Large forest sanctuary south of Ganges with geothermal hot springs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Gautam Buddha Wildlife Sanctuary:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Cross state sanctuary with sal forests and large carnivores.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Bihar\u2019s largest sanctuary and important tiger corridor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Kanwar Jheel Wildlife Sanctuary:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Asia\u2019s largest freshwater oxbow lake and Ramsar site.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Udaipur Wildlife Sanctuary:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Wetland sanctuary on Gandaki floodplain supporting migratory birds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 60 km Ganga stretch protecting endangered dolphins.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Pant Rajgir Wildlife Sanctuary: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hill forest sanctuary around ancient Rajgir landscape.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Nagi Nakti Bird Sanctuaries:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Important bird area supporting thousands of migratory birds.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Ramsar Sites in Bihar<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bihar\u2019s Ramsar wetlands are internationally important oxbow lakes and bird sanctuaries that support migratory birds, endangered species, flood regulation and local livelihoods across the Gangetic plains. There are total 6 Ramsar Sites in Bihar including recently recognised areas:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Kanwar Taal (Begusarai): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asia\u2019s largest freshwater oxbow lake supporting critically endangered vultures and waterbirds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Nagi Bird Sanctuary (Jamui):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Man made wetland hosting large congregations of bar headed geese.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Nakti Bird Sanctuary (Jamui): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dam reservoir evolved into a major habitat for migratory ducks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Gokul Jalashay (Bhagalpur): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oxbow lake along Ganga supporting birds and local fisheries.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Udaipur Jheel (Bhagalpur):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Wetland within wildlife sanctuary aiding groundwater recharge.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Gogabeel Lake (Katihar): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Floodplain wetland important for local <a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/biodiversity\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>biodiversity<\/strong><\/a> and fisheries.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; 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