SIMILIPAL BLACK TIGER

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SIMILIPAL BLACK TIGER

"We have physical evidence on existence of black tiger inside the core area of the tiger reserve in the Similipal National Park," Forest and Environment minister Debi Prasad Mishta said today.

Stating that the picture of the rare species was captured on camera, Mishra said "We have not heard of the existence of the black tiger anywhere in the country."

He was speaking after the first governing body meeting of Similipal Tiger Conservation Foundation.
Explaining the difference between an ordinary tiger and a black one, Regional Chief Conservator of Forest, Similipal, Anup Nayak said "The melanistic tiger also belongs to the Royal Bengal Tiger species and same in size as yellow ones.
"The difference between the black and common type of tigers is that the former has wide black patches, while the black colour is prominent in the melanistic tiger," he said.
While there was a difference of opinion between the state government and the Centre over the population of tigers at Similipal, Mishra said "We have installed 68 cameras in the core area where density of tigers is more.

A total of 200 cameras will be fixed in the tiger reserve area to count the exact number of tigers at the onset of winter," he said.
The state government in consultation with National Tiger Conservation Authority, Ministry of Environment and Forest has also decided to raise a Similipal Tiger Protection Force, the minister said.
The force would comprise an assistant conservator of forest, three forest rangers, 19 foresters and 90 special tiger forest guards, he said.
local forest dwellers.

The age of the forest guards to be deployed for protection of tigers would be below 40 years of age, Mishra said.
The meeting also decided on improvement of ecotourism, elephant habitats and flora and fauna of Similipal.
Steps were also being taken to shift four villages located in the core area of the tiger reserve, the minister said in reply to a question.
Out of the 90 special tiger forest guards, 63 would be regularly recruited and 27 from among

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EXPOLRE MAYURBHANJ (waterfall)

 Total 31 number of waterfall discover:in similipal  .you can get details information  about all waterfall  in this page
similipal biosphere under unesco world heritage network 2009.similipal also famous for its natural beauty,worldlife,heritage.some time tourists are called similipal as dreamland


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1.Alkudara waterfàll

    (nearest area jashipur)

alkudara waterfall

2.Asurghara watefall

(nearest to jashipur)

asurghara waterfall
                                                                           





            3.Asurmara  Waterfall        (near  to jashipur)                              

                 4.Barehpani waterfall(2nd largest in india)

                    (near to jashipur)

   5.Brahmankund  waterfall(near to bangriposi)

                                            

6.Baman deul waterfall(nearer to jashipur)

7.Baghia waterfall(central core similipal)

8.chandikhamand-1(near to gutgudia)

9.chandikhamand-2

10.chandikhamand-3

11.Devkund(near to udala)

12.jalchita(near to gurgudia)

13.Hadahadi(near gurgudia)

14.hathidhara waterfall(near to thakurmunda)

15.jalchita waterfall(near to gurgudia)

16.joranda waterfall(near to gurgudia)

17.laxmankund (above sitakund near to baripada)

18.kadalidhara waterfall (near to karanjia)

19.kandia waterfall(near to rairangpur)

20.khandialuka watetfall(near to bisoi)

21.kabatghai waterfall(near gurgudia)

22.machhakandana-1(near to sarat)

23.machhakadana-2(near to thakurmunda)

24.Ramkund waterfall(near to baripada)

25.Ramajodo waterfall(near to karanjia)

26.Sitakunf waterfall(near to baripada)

27.Tungi waterfall(near to udala)

28.uski watetfall(near to gurgudia)

29.Meghanada waterfall(near thakurmunda)

30.chingudia(near to sarat )

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31.Bhimkund(near to thakurmunda)

welcome to dream land similipal

nature paradise similipal

Located in northeast India, the Similipal Biosphere Reserve lies within two biogeographical regions: the Mahanadian east coastal region of the Oriental realm and the Chhotanagpur biotic province of the Deccan peninsular zone. Volcanic sedimentary rocks are aligned in three concentric rings and accentuate the area’s geologic formations. The highest peak in the Similipal hill range is Khairiburu (1,168 metres). Numerous waterfalls and perennial streams flow into major rivers, such as the Budhabalang, Baitarani and Subarnarekha.

Designation Date: 2009
Administrative Authorities: Director of Similipal Biosphere Reserve; Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) & Chief Wildlife Warden; Deputy Director of Similipal Tiger Reserve; Divisional Forest Officer of Karanjia; Divisional Forest Officer of Baripada; Divisional Forest Officer of Rairangpur
Surface area (terrestrial): 556,900 ha
Core area(s): 84,500 ha
Buffer area(s): 212,900 ha
Transition area(s): 259,500 ha

Location
Latitude: 21°10'N – 22°12'N
Longitude: 85°58'E – 86°42'E
Centre Point: 21°40'N – 86°19'E

Ecological Characteristics

The biosphere reserve has the largest zone of Sal in all of India. In addition, the tropical monsoon climate provides ideal circumstances for the development of a distinctive biodiversity, highlighted by 1,076 species of vascular plants. Among them are 93 species of orchids, 300 species of medicinal plants and 52 species of endangered flora. Two endemic Orchid species are Eria meghasaniensis and Tainia hookeriana. Other noteworthy flora species include Callicarpa arborea (a species of beautyberry), Bombax ceiba (Cotton tree) and Madhuca longifolia (Mahua).

Altogether, the biosphere reserve is home to 42 mammal species, 264 bird species, 39 reptile species and 12 amphibian species. Moreover, approximately 52 fauna species are endangered. Paradoxus jorandensis is an example of a valuable and endemic fauna species within the area. In addition, Panthera tigris tigris (Royal Bengal Tiger) and Elephas maximus (Asiatic Elephant) have both been observed within the Similipal Biosphere Reserve.

Socio-Economic CharacteristicsAltogether, 1,265 villages are located within the biosphere reserve. Approximately 73% of all inhabitants are Aboriginals. Two tribes, the Erenga Kharias and the Mankirdias, inhabit the reserve’s forests and practise traditional agricultural activities (the collection of seeds and timber). Other dominant tribes include the Ho, Gonda and Munda, among others. Similipal’s cultural significance is characterized by stories and paintings that date back to the Ramayana, Mahabharata and Puranas, many of which mention local sites linked with specific mythological stories. For example, a sacred grove called Shami Vrikhya is said to have been the secret hiding place of the bow and arrow of the hero Arjuna. Other writings allude to certain domiciles of the Goddess Ambika, or mention a sacred bathing place of Lord Shhiva