About Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve

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About Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve

Location:
- It is located in the Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh.
- It is spread over the Vindhya hills.
Bandhavgarh was declared a national park in 1968 and then became Tiger Reserve in 1993.
It derives its name from the most prominent hillock in the area, which was said to be given by Hindu Lord Rama to his brother Lakshmana to keep a watch on Lanka. Hence the name Bandhavgarh (Sanskrit: Brother’s Fort).
It is known for the Royal Bengal Tigers. The density of the tiger population at Bandhavgarh is the highest known in India as well as in the world.
Topography: Varies between steep ridges, undulating forests and open meadows.
Flora:
- The vegetation of Bandhavgarh is specially filled with Sal forest in the valleys, and Bamboo stretches on the lower slopes of the region.
- Some of the most famous floral species include Saj (Terminaliatomentosa), Dhaora (Anogeissus latifolia), Tendu, Arjun (Terminalia arjuna), Amla (Emblica officinalis), Palas (Butea monosperma) etc.
Fauna:
- The important prey species consists of chital, sambhar, barking deer, nilgai, chinkara, wild pig, chowsingha, langur and rhesus macaque.
- Dependent upon them are the major predators like tiger, leopard, wild dog, wolf and jackal.

Q1) What are Vindhya hills?

The Vindhya Range, often referred to as the Vindhyas, is a prominent mountain range in central India. It stretches across the Indian states of Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and parts of Bihar and Rajasthan.

Source: 7-Month-Old Female Tiger Cub Found Dead In Madhya Pradesh Reserve