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Udanti Sitanadi Tiger Reserve

Context

Forest authorities recently arrested 53 persons for attempting to encroach upon protected land within the Udanti Sitanadi Tiger Reserve, Chhattisgarh.

About Udanti Sitanadi Tiger Reserve

  • Location: Located in the state of Chhattisgarh.
  • The Udanti-Sitanadi Tiger Reserve includes the Udanti & Sitanadi Wildlife Sanctuaries along with some parts of Tourenga, Mainpur, Indagaon, Kulhadighat, Dhawalpur and Sankara forest ranges.
    • Drainage: The Mahanadi is the principal river, with Udanti, Sitanadi, and Pairi as important tributaries.
    • Topography: There are 19 named mountains in the reserve.Deo Dongri is the highest point. 
  • Flora (Vegetation):
    • The forest type here is predominantly tropical dry and moist deciduous.
    • The forest is dominated by Sal (Shorea robusta), which forms dense patches across the landscape. 
    • Alongside, species such as Teak (Tectona grandis), Bamboo, Tendu, Mahua, Bija, and Harra contribute to the green diversity of the region.
  • Fauna (Wildlife)
    • The Asiatic Wild Buffalo (Bubalus arnee) is a key endangered species in the Udanti-Sitanadi Tiger Reserve.
    • Apart from the tiger, other endangered and rare species are Indian Wolf, Leopard, Sloth Bear and Mouse Deer.

FAQs

1. Where is the Udanti–Sitanadi Tiger Reserve located?

It is located in the state of Chhattisgarh and includes the Udanti and Sitanadi Wildlife Sanctuaries, along with parts of the Tourenga, Mainpur, Indagaon, Kulhadighat, Dhawalpur, and Sankara forest ranges.

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