Sajjangarh Wildlife Sanctuary

Sajjangarh Wildlife Sanctuary Latest News

A wildfire has engulfed about 50 hectares of area of Sajjangarh Sanctuary of Udaipur recently. 

About Sajjangarh Wildlife Sanctuary

• It is located on the outskirts of Udaipur city in Rajasthan.
• It is nestled in the Aravalli hill range, covering an area of approximately 5.19 sq.km.
• The Sanctuary lies around the Sajjangarh Fort, built by the erstwhile Maharana Sajjan Singh of Mewar in 1874 on Bansdara Hill.
• Bari Lake, popularly known as Tiger Lake, is situated on the western slope of the Sanctuary. This lake was built by Maharana Raj Singh of the Mewar dynasty.
• Vegetation: It encompasses a blend of deciduous and semi-evergreen forests.
• Flora: 
  • It boasts a lush environment dominated by trees like teak, mango, neem, jamun, khair, and ber. 
  • The presence of abundant bamboo groves further enhances the habitat.
• Fauna: It is home to animals like panthers, hyenas, wild boars, jackals, sloth bears, sambar deer, spotted deer, and four-horned antelopes.

Sajjangarh Wildlife Sanctuary FAQs

Q1. Where is Sajjangarh Wildlife Sanctuary located?

Ans. It is located on the outskirts of Udaipur city in Rajasthan.

Q2. What is the vegetation in Sajjangarh Wildlife Sanctuary?

Ans. It encompasses a blend of deciduous and semi-evergreen forests.

Q3. Who built the Sajjangarh Fort?

Ans. It was built by the erstwhile Maharana Sajjan Singh of Mewar in 1874 on Bansdara Hill.

Source: FPJ