What is the News ?

The Chhattisgarh High Court has recently rejected a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking the designation of the Bhoramdeo Wildlife Sanctuary (BWS) as a tiger reserve.

Facts About:

• Location: Situated in the Kawardha district of Chhattisgarh, this sanctuary takes its name from the renowned 11th-century Bhoramdeo Temple located nearby.

• • It shares its boundary with Kanha National Park in Madhya Pradesh, making it a significant tiger habitat in central India.

• Covering an expanse of around 325 square kilometres (125 square miles), it boasts a diverse landscape.
• The sanctuary serves as the origin of the Fen and Sankari rivers.
• Characterized by lush green forests, undulating hills, and the Maikal Range of the Satpura Hills, it presents a picturesque setting.
• Vegetation: Comprising a blend of dense forests and open grasslands, it offers a rich variety of flora.

• Flora Highlights: Notable plant species within the sanctuary include sal, saja, tinsa, kara, and haldu.
• Diverse Fauna: Bhoramdeo Wildlife Sanctuary is home to a wide range of wildlife, including tigers, leopards, wild dogs, sloth bears, sambar deer, barking deer, chital (spotted deer), gaur (Indian bison), as well as numerous bird and reptile species.