News: A rare striated grassbird was sighted in Chaprala Wildlife Sanctuary in Gadchiroli, marking a major range expansion in Maharashtra.
About Charpala Wildlife Sanctuary
- Location: Charpala Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra.
- Established: The sanctuary was established in 1986 as a protected area for wildlife conservation.
- Area: The sanctuary spans approximately 140 square kilometers.
- The Markhanda and Pedigundam hills flank the sanctuary from the northeast and south, respectively.
- River Flowing through it: The Pranhita River flows along the western boundary of the sanctuary. The sanctuary lies near the confluence of the Wardha and Wainganga rivers.
- Tribe: The sanctuary is home to the indigenous Gond tribal community.
- Vegetation: The sanctuary is dominated by southern tropical dry deciduous forests interspersed with grasslands, creating ideal conditions for varied wildlife.
- Flora: The sanctuary’s flora includes teak, Arjun, salai, mahua, bel, dhawada, tendu, sissoo, and semal as major tree species.
- Fauna: Chaprala Wildlife Sanctuary is home to around 131 species of wild animals.
- Bengal tiger, leopard, jungle cat, sloth bear, wild dogs, jackals, Sambar deer, spotted deer, barking deer, blue bull (nilgai), wild boar, Flying squirrels are found in the sanctuary.
- The sanctuary also hosts around 131 species of birds along with seasonal migratory birds.
- Reptiles such as Indian python, common Indian monitor, and various snake species inhabit the sanctuary.
