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The sanctuary is
situated on southwestern range of Satpura range in Shirpur Tehsil of Dhule
District. It shares boundaries with Yawal sanctuary other sanctuaries in Madhya
Pradesh.
Flora :
The present stage of vegetation is degraded scrub forest with small patches of
wooded land. Flora of this place includes common trees like Khair, Hiwar, Babul,
Bel, Dhawda, Palas, Salaia, and Terminenalia species, etc. Common shrubs include
Vitex Nigundo, Zizphus Helicteres Isora, Solanium Giganteum, Casia Auriculata
and Lantna etc. Known locally as Kusal, Bhuri, Rosa, Kunda, Sheda and Kusali,
etc. are common grasses.
Fauna :
The sanctuary was once very rich in wildlife, now it is trying to regain its
previous status. Common animals found in this area are Barking Deer's, Chikaras,
Hares, Porcupines and Jungle Cats. Monitor Lizard is the common reptile in this
sanctuary. Among the migrant animals one can find over here are Hyenas, Jackals,
Wolves and Wild boars. Common resident birds include Peafs, Quails, Partridges,
Egrets, Herons, Cormorants, Corts, Spot Bills, Eagle Hamers, and Owls etc. One
can also see variety of birds, which migrate, to this area. Significant among
them are Brahming Ducks, Cranes, Stokes and many Waders. |
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By Rail :
Nearest railway station is Nardona, 40-km on Western Railway and Chailsgaon,
at 125-km on Mumbai-Bhusawal route.
By Air : Nearest airport is at Aurangabad,
which is 215-km from the sanctuary.
By Road : Nearest town is Shirpur, 15-km and nearest city is
Dhule, 70-kms from the sanctuary and both the places are well connected with
regular bus routes |
