About Achanakmar Tiger Reserve:
- Location: It is situated in Chhattisgarh.
- It is part of the huge Achanakmar – Amarkantak Biosphere Reserve.
- It is one of three tiger reserves in Chhattisgarh.
- It has a corridor connecting Kanha and Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve and plays a critical role in the dispersal of tigers among these reserves.
- River: The Maniyari River flows right from the centre of this reserve, which is the forest’s lifeline.
- Tribal Community: It is home to the Baigas, (Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group), Gond and Yadav communities residing inside of this tiger reserve.
- Vegetation: Tropical moist deciduous vegetation covers the majority of the area.
- Flora: Sal, bija, saja, haldu, teak, tinsa, dhawara, lendia, khamar, and bamboo bloom here, along with over 600 species of medicinal plants.
- Fauna: It includes the tiger, leopard, bison, flying squirrel, Indian giant squirrel, chinkara, wild dog, hyena, sambar, chital, and many species of birds.
