Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary

Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary in Jharkhand lies in the Dalma Hills of the Chotanagpur Plateau, named after the local deity Dalma Mai. Read more about Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary, Vegetation, Flora, Fauna, News

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Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary Latest News

Recently, a herd of 38 elephant have returned to the Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary after nearly three years.

About Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary

  • Location: It is located in the state of Jharkhand.
  • It is situated around the Dalma Hills on the Chottanagpur Plateau.
  • The Sanctuary gets its name from the “Dalma mai” a local goddess who is revered and worshipped by the local people and the people of adjoining villages of Dalma. 
  • Terrain: The terrain here is hilly and rocky, with dense forests and grasslands. 
  • River: The entire forest of Dalma Sanctuary falls in the catchment of the Subarnarekha River.
  • It features two prominent waterfalls, Sitaguldi and Dassam.
  • Vegetation: The forests of Dalma come under the category “Dry peninsular Sal” and “Northern dry mixed deciduous Forest“.
  • Flora: Medicinal plants like Ananatmula, Satawari, Sarpgandha, etc. are abundant in the sanctuary. 
  • Various types of trees, climbers, herbs, shrubs, and orchids are found here. 
  • Fauna:  Besides elephants, the sanctuary has a considerable population of other wildlife like barking deer, wild boar, giant squirrel, porcupine, pangolin, sloth bear, etc.

Source: AM

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