Singhori Wildlife Sanctuary, Madhya Pradesh

Singhori Wildlife Sanctuary, Madhya Pradesh

Singhori Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary located in Bari Taluk in Raisen District of Madhya Pradesh in Central India. The sanctuary was established on 2^nd July 1976 by the Government of Madhya Pradesh.

The Wildlife Sanctuary

The sanctuary covers an area of about 288 sq kms. The topography of the sanctuary comprises of hills, plateaus, valleys, and plains. Most of the rivers flowing in this sanctuary are seasonal. There are two main rivers in the sanctuary namely Ghoghara River and Barna River. Bhadaria Kund in Ghoghara River is the permanent water source for wildlife. Forest Rest House at Bhandiv, Forest Rest House at Bumhori, P. W. D. Rest House at Bari are available for accommodation at the sanctuary.

Flora:

The sanctuary comprises of tropical dry deciduous forests. The trees found in the sanctuary are Daora (Anogeissus latifolia), Bija (Pterocarpus marsupium), Salai (Boswellia serrata), Khair (Acacia catechu), Saja (Terminalia alata), and Tendu (Diospyros melanoxylon). There are a few patches of tropical mixed deciduous forests. The trees found here are predominantly Bamboo (Dendrocalamus strictus) and Teak (Tectona grandis).

Fauna:

The mammals found in the sanctuary are Tiger, Leopard, Sambhar, Chital, Wild Boar, Indian Bison, Indian Wolf, Indian Fox, Indian Jackal, Langurs, Macaques, Indian Civet, Indian Hare, Indian Porcupine, and Indian Pangolin. The birds found in the sanctuary are Indian Peafowl, Indian Vulture, Egyptian Vulture, Crested Serpent Eagle, Changeable Hawk-Eagle, Common Kestrel, Indian Roller, White-throated Kingfisher, Indian Pitta, Painted Stork, Woolly-necked Stork, Sarus Crane, Junglefowl, Peacock Pheasant, and Indian Grey Hornbill. The reptiles found in the sanctuary are Indian Rock Python, Common Indian Monitor, Indian Chameleon, Fan-throated Lizard, Common Krait, Russell's Viper, Common Indian Krait, Common Rat Snake, and Indian Cobra.

Contact

Singhori Wildlife Sanctuary,

The D.F.O. Obedullaganj Division,

Raisen District,

Madhya Pradesh, India

Phone: +91 7480 224 062 / 224 063

Connectivity

The sanctuary is located at about 12 Kms from Kundali, 35 Kms from Silwani, 36 Kms from Bareli, 39 Kms from Udaipura, 54 Kms from Raisen, 55 Kms from Bari, 75 Kms from Pipariya Railway Station, 108 Kms from Bhopal Airport, 113 Kms from Narmadapuram and 114 Kms from Sagar. The sanctuary is situated on the Sagar to Narmadapuram route.

Location