Bhoramdeo Wildlife Sanctuary

Context

The Chhattisgarh Forest Department plans to introduce “bird hearing” technology to monitor the presence and activities of birds and other wildlife. The technology can help improve wildlife monitoring and biodiversity assessment.

About the Sanctuary

1. Location: Kawardha district, Chhattisgarh.
2. Area: About 352 sq. km.
3. It is the part of the Maikal Range of the Satpura Hills.
4. Wildlife Corridor: Forms part of the Kanha–Achanakmar wildlife corridor, linking Kanha National Park (Madhya Pradesh) with Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary (Chhattisgarh).
5. River: Sakari River flows through the sanctuary and provides water for wildlife.
6. Terrain: It is characterised by undulating hills, dense forests and streams.

Ecology

1. Vegetation: Tropical moist and dry deciduous forests with sal, saaj and tendu.
2. Fauna: Bengal tiger, leopard, sloth bear, sambar, gaur, wild boar and monitor lizard.
3. Birdlife: More than 100 bird species have been recorded.

Cultural Significance

1. Named after the nearby Bhoramdeo Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva.
2. The temple complex dates to around the 7th–11th centuries and is associated with the Nagvanshi dynasty.
3. It is popularly known as the “Khajuraho of Chhattisgarh” because of its sculptural architecture.
4. The region surrounding Bhoramdev Wildlife Sanctuary is inhabited by various tribal communities, including the Baiga, Gond, and Kanwar tribes.

FAQs

Q1. Where is Bhoramdeo Wildlife Sanctuary located?
Ans: In Kawardha district, Chhattisgarh.

Q2. Which mountain range is it part of?
Ans: The Maikal Range of the Satpura Hills.

Q3. Which important wildlife corridor passes through the sanctuary?
Ans: The Kanha–Achanakmar Corridor, connecting Kanha National Park with Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary.

Q4. Which river flows through the sanctuary?
Ans: The Sakari River, which provides drinking water to wildlife.

Q5. Which tribal communities live around the sanctuary?
Ans: Baiga, Gond and Kanwar communities.

Q6. What type of vegetation is found here?
Ans: Tropical moist and dry deciduous forests, with species such as sal, saaj and tendu.

Q7. What is the latest technological initiative related to the sanctuary?
Ans: The Forest Department plans to introduce “bird hearing” technology for monitoring birds and other wildlife.