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List Of Protected Areas Of Assam
Assam protected areas includes Seven national parks (2.51% of Assam's area), 16 wildlife sanctuaries (1.88% of Assam's area), and two proposed wildlife sanctuaries. National parks Wildlife sanctuaries {, class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible" , - !Sl. No. ! Name ! Location ! Area (km²) ! Year of Notification , - , 1 , Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary , Jorhat , 20.98 , 1997 , - , 2 , Garampani Wildlife Sanctuary , Karbi Anglong , 6.05 , , - , 3 , Bura Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary , Sonitpur , 44.06 , , - , 4 , Bornadi Wildlife Sanctuary , Udalguri , 26.22 , 1980 , - , 5 , {, Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary , Sonitpur , 220 , 1998 , - , 6 , Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary , Marigaon , 38.80 , 1987 , - , 7 , Panidihing Bird Sanctuary , Sibsagar , 33.93 , , - , 8 , Bherjan-Borajan-Padumoni Wildlife Sanctuary , Tinsukia , 7.22 , , - , 9 , Nambor Wildlife Sanctuary , Karbi Anglong , 37.00 , , - , 10 , East Karbi-Anglong Wildlife Sanctuary , Karbi Angl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Assam
Assam (; ) is a state in northeastern India, south of the eastern Himalayas along the Brahmaputra and Barak River valleys. Assam covers an area of . The state is bordered by Bhutan and Arunachal Pradesh to the north; Nagaland and Manipur to the east; Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram and Bangladesh to the south; and West Bengal to the west via the Siliguri Corridor, a wide strip of land that connects the state to the rest of India. Assamese and Boro are the official languages of Assam, while Bengali is an additional official language in the Barak Valley. Assam is known for Assam tea and Assam silk. The state was the first site for oil drilling in Asia. Assam is home to the one-horned Indian rhinoceros, along with the wild water buffalo, pygmy hog, tiger and various species of Asiatic birds, and provides one of the last wild habitats for the Asian elephant. The Assamese economy is aided by wildlife tourism to Kaziranga National Park and Manas National Park, which are ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raimona National Park
Raimona National Park is located in extreme western part of Assam, India. It is spread across Gossaigaon and Kokrajhar subdivisions of Kokrajhar district of BTR. History It was declared a National Park on 5 June 2021 by the announcement of Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on the occasion of World Environment Day at Gandhi Mandap, Guwahati. On 9 June 2021; it became as National Park through an Assam Gazette Notification no.FRW.02/2021/27 dtd. 8 June 2021. It is a part of a contiguous forest patch with an area of covering the northern part of the notified Ripu Reserve Forest (), which forms the westernmost buffer to Manas Tiger Reserve in the foothills of Eastern Himalaya Biodiversity Hotspot. The present Raimona National Park was originally recommended as Ripu-Chirang Wildlife Sanctuary being part of Ripu reserved forest and Chirang reserved forest being adjacent a part of it was also mooted to be within. Those were made owing to its significance for conservation of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Panidihing Bird Sanctuary
Pani-Dihing Bird Sanctuary ( as, পানী দিহিং অভয়াৰণ্য) is a bird sanctuary located in Sivasagar district, Assam. It is away from Sivasagar town. This protected area was established as a Bird Sanctuary in August 1996 by the Government of Assam. It was identified as a potential bird sanctuary in late 1980s. The first systematic ornithological surveys in the area was conducted by noted conservationist Dr Anwaruddin Choudhury in 1987-88. Pani-Dihing is a complex of grassland and wetland. Some of the wetlands including channels or beels include Tokia, Jarjaria, Boloma, Dighali, Singorajan, Sagunpora, Kandhulijan, Fulai and Gaiguma. A detailed background of Pani-Dihing has also been published. Pani-Dihing and adjacent areas is on the global map being an Important Bird & Biodiversity Area Climate The climate of the area is tropical monsoon and annual temperature ranges between 7-38 degree Celsius annually. Annual rainfall is approximately 2400–3 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marigaon District
Morigaon district () is an administrative district in the state of Assam in India. The district headquarters is located at Morigaon. The ancient place of occult Mayong is located in this district as well as Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary. History The history of Morigaon is obscure. One famous traditional ruler of the region was Arimatta whose history is shrouded in mystery. After Arimattas's death, Jongal Balahu (A Great Tiwa King), his son ruled over the region. Jongal Balahu was ultimately killed by the ''Kacharis'' with a bamboo spear near Kajalimukh. The legend further goes on to say that Jongal Balahu to escape his pursuers, submerged himself in Kollong river and emerge at Raha to quench his thirst and again dived here to emerge at Jagi. From this incident were derived the names of present-day Raha and Jagi. The writing of Bhim Singh throws some light on the history of present Morigaon town and its adjoining areas. This region was ruled independently by six rulers. During ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary () is a wildlife sanctuary on the southern bank of the Brahmaputra in Morigaon district in Assam, India. It was declared in 1987 and covers , providing grassland and wetland habitat for the Indian rhinoceros. Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary holds one of the largest Indian rhinoceros populations in Assam. Biodiversity Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary's grassland vegetation consists of at least 15 grass species including ''Cynodon dactylon'', whip grass (''Hemarthria compressa''), vetiver (''Chrysopogon zizanioides''), ravennagrass (''Saccharum ravennae''), ''Phragmites karka'', southern cutgrass (''Leersia hexandra'') and signalgrass (''Brachiaria pseudointerrupta''). The grasslands provide habitat and food resource for the Indian rhinoceros, hosting Assam's second largest population. Other mammals occurring in the sanctuary are golden jackal, wild boar and feral water buffalo. Barking deer, Indian leopard and rhesus macaque live foremost in the hilly parts. It ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary
Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area located in the state of Assam in India. This wildlife sanctuary covers 175 km2. It is located along the foothills of the Great Himalayan Range. The area was declared as a sanctuary in 1998. It is located 52 km from Tezpur town and 193 km away from Guwahati. Four rivers flow through the sanctuary: Gabharu, Gelgeli, Sonai and Rupai. Biodiversity Mammals: tiger, lesser cats, elephant, gaur, wild boar, pygmy hog, swamp deer and barking deer. Birds: white winged wood duck, hornbill, pelican, and various migratory birds. Reptiles: Python (genus), python, Russell's viper. See also * Kameng Elephant Reserve References External linksSonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuaryat assaminfo.com. at Tour Travel World.com Brahmaputra Valley semi-evergreen forests Wildlife sanctuaries in Assam Sonitpur district Protected areas established in 1998 1998 establishments in Assam {{Assam-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Darrang District
Darrang () is an administrative district in the state of Assam in India. The district headquarters are located at Mangaldoi. The district occupies an area of 1585 km2. History No definitive records about Darrang are available for the pre-medieval period. According to Maheswar Neog, the Darrang became mentioned only after the uprising of the king Nara Narayan. It perhaps formed a part of the ancient kingdom of Kamarupa and with its decline, Darrang at different times might have been under the rule of the Chutia Kingdom, Bodo people and Baro-Bhuyans. In the 16th century, Darrang was subject to the Kamata king Nara Narayan, and on the division of his dominion among his heirs, Darrang became a part of Koch Hajo. Early in the 17th century the raja Bali Narayan invoked the aid of the Ahoms of Upper Assam against the Mughal invaders; after his defeat and death in 1637 the Ahoms dominated the whole district. About 1785 the Darrang rajas took advantage of the decay of the Ahom king ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bornadi Wildlife Sanctuary
Bornadi Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary situated on the foothills of Himalayas bordering Bhutan in the north and in Udalguri district and Baksa District of Assam, India. This sanctuary was named after the river Bornadi which flows on its western border. It is from Tangla town and from Guwahati. The sanctuary was established in 1980 to protect the hispid hare (''Caprolagus hispidus'') and pigmy hog (''Porcula salvania''). It is home to many birds such as the white-capped redstart and the blue magpie, and deer, Himalayan goat and leopard. Climate The climate of the area is warm Biodiversity ''There are mammals such as the pygmy hog, golden langur, clouded leopard, hoolock gibbon and white-winged wood duck and some migratory and local birds like peafowl, hornbill, swamp partridge, Bengal florican, kingfisher, woodpecker Woodpeckers are part of the bird family Picidae, which also includes the piculets, wrynecks, and sapsuckers. Members of this family are fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bura Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary
Bura Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary ( as, বুঢ়া চাপৰি অভয়াৰণ্য) is a protected area located in the state of Assam in India. This wildlife sanctuary covers 44.06 km2, on the south bank of the Brahmaputra River in Sonitpur district. The area was declared a Reserved forest in 1974, it became a sanctuary in 1995. It is located 40 km from Tezpur town and 181 km away from Guwahati.It forms an integral part of the Laokhowa-Burachapori eco-system and is a notified buffer of the Kaziranga Tiger reserve. Biodiversity It is considered to be an ideal habitat for the Bengal florican. It is a paradise for many migratory birds. Reptiles and fish are also found here. Other attractions are: ; Mammals: Indian rhinoceros, tiger, leopard, wild buffalo, hog deer, wild pigs and occasionally a herd of elephants. ; Birds: Bengal florican, black-necked stork, mallard, openbill stork, Anas, teal, whistling duck and many others. References External l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karbi Anglong District
Karbi Anglong district is one of the 34 administrative districts of Assam in India. Diphu is the administrative headquarter of the district. The district is administered by Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council according to the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India. Etymology The name "Karbi Anglong" is derived from Karbi language. The word ''Karbi'' is the name of indigenous tribe living in and around the region. The origin of the word ''Karbi'' is unknown. The tribe call themselves as Arleng, meaning "Humans." ''Anglong'' is homonym noun for Hills and Mountains. History Pre independence Prior to the pre-British rule in North East India, the territory of Karbi Anglong was never properly or scientifically demarcated; and it was also not a part of any properly established external government or kingdom. There could be some suppression and occupation here and there by their neighboring people groups or kingdoms, but there are no plausible historical evidences to support the cla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Garampani Wildlife Sanctuary
Garampani Wildlife Sanctuary ( as, গৰমপানী অভয়াৰণ্য) is a wildlife sanctuary located in Karbi Anglong district, Assam, India. It was notified as a Wildlife Sanctuary in 1952 vide notification No, FR.199/52 dated 10/07/52. It is from Golaghat Golaghat ( ''Gʊlaɡʱat'' ) one of the largest subdivisions of the Indian state of Assam, later elevated to the position of a full–fledged district headquarter on 5 October 1987, is a city and a municipality and the seat of administrative .... The nearest Airport is Dimapur which is 55 km away, and Jorhat Airport is 85 km away. The road distances from nearest towns: 35 km from Golaghat, 92 km from Diphu, 330 km from Guwahati and 45 km from Kaziranga. It is one of the oldest sanctuaries containing hot water spring and waterfalls, and has a rich biodiversity. It is surrounded by Nambor Sanctuary having 51 rare species of orchid. Many rare birds can be seen here. It ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jorhat District
Jorhat (pron: ˈʤɔ:(r)ˌhɑ:t) is an administrative district of the Indian state of Assam situated in the central part of the Brahmaputra Valley. The district is bounded by Majuli on north, Nagaland state on the south, Charaideo on the east and Golaghat on the west. On the north of the district, the river Brahmaputra forms the largest riverine island of the world. The administrative seat is at Jorhat city. Jorhat was previously a sub-division of undivided Sibsagar district. In 1983, Jorhat was carved out of Sibsagar District and was made a separate district. Etymology "Jorhat" (যোৰহাট) or "Jorehaut" means tween "hats" (Bazar) or "mandis"- "Macharhat" (মাছৰহাট) and "Chowkihat" (চকীহাট) which existed on the two different banks of the river Bhogdoi during the 18th century. History The northernmost area of the present district was a part of the Chutiya Kingdom before the Ahom-Chutiya war in the 16th century. In 1794 the Ahom king Gaurinath S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
