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This sanctuary is located in Chandrapur district in the
Vidharba region of Maharashtra covering an area of
134.78-sq-km. Majority of the area is under thick forest that is wood
land, with small patches of grass lands distributed over the entire
protected area.
One can even find wetlands in the protected area. Notable among them are
Murgikunta Tank, Ushirkunta Tank, Komatkunta Tank, Raikonta Tank, Lagam
Tank, Chandankhedi Nala and Wainganga River. Cliff, Tallus, caves and Nala
beds come under the category of unique habitat which have no plant
community associated but act as major shelter area for various wild
animals.
The land vegetation is Southern Tropical Dry deciduous type. Teak is the dominant tree specie. Other major tree species found in this sanctuary are - Ain, Arjun, Behda, Bija Pterocarpus Bhera, Bel, Chichwa, Dhawada, Ghoti, Hiwar Kalam, Mahua, Mowai, Rohan, Salai, Semal Shisham, Sisoo, Shivan, Surya, Sirus, and Tendu.
Chaprala
Wildlife Sanctuary is a home of variety of wild animals. Out of 23 species
of mammals recorded in this area, there are 4 species of mammals, which
are of endangered status, namely Tiger, Leopard, Jungle cat, Sloth Bear,
and Wild dog. There are 131 species of avifauna recorded in the Protected
Area of which as many as three bird species are of endangered status.
There are 2 species of reptiles, which are of endangered status namely
Indian Python, and Common Indian Monitar. Others include Black Buck, Wild
Boar, Spotted Deer, Sambar, Barking Deer, Blue Bull, Common Langoor,
Harep, Jackal, Mungoose, Peacock, Jungle Fowl, and Flying Squirrel.
Prashand Dham at Chaprala, Chaprala Temple, and Markanda Temple are the near by attractions from the sanctuary.
Air: Nearest airport is at Sonegaon Nagpur, 243-km
via Chandrapur.
Rail: Nearest railway station is at Ballarpur, 70-km on Delhi
Madras main line.
Road: Nearest bus station is Chandrapur, at 85-km. Other station
is situated at Ballarpur, which is 70-km from the sanctuary.
There is a Rest house at Chaprala with 2 suits and permission is required from R.F.O. Choudampalli.
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