Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve

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A massive fire, triggered by stone-crushing sparks, erupted in Mukundra Tiger Reserve recently.

About Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve

• It is situated near Kota in southeastern Rajasthan.
• It is named after two continuous flat-topped, almost parallel hills with narrow central ridges, forming part of the Vindhyan range and extending from the Chambal River to Kalisindh, with a length of almost 80 km. and the width ranging from 2 to 5 km.
• The tiger reserve was constituted in the year 2013, which encompasses the area of Mukundra National Park, Dara Sanctuary, Jawahar Sagar Sanctuary, and part of Chambal Sanctuary (from Garadia Mahadev to Jawahar Sagar Dam), forming its core/ ritical tiger habitat.
• It was once a hunting preserve belonging to the Maharaja of Kota.
• It is traversed by four rivers: Chambal, Kali, Ahu, and Ramzan.
• Vegetation: Dry Deciduous Forest
• Flora: Anogeissus pendula (Kala Dhok or Kaladhi) is the predominant species, along with Khair (Acacia catechu), Ber (Zizyphus mauratiana), Kakan (Flacourtia indica), Raunj (Acacia lecofolia), etc.
• Fauna: The important fauna include: Leopard, Sloth bear, Nilgai, Chinkara, Spotted Deer, Small Indian Civet, Toddy Cat, Jackal, Hyena, Jungle Cat, Common Langur, etc.

Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve FAQs

Q1. Where is Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve located?

Ans. Southeastern Rajasthan

Q2. Which major river flows near or through Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve?

Ans. Chambal

Q3. The Mukundra Hills form part of which mountain range?

Ans. Vindhyan

Source: TOI