About Bhoramdev Wildlife Sanctuary:
- Bhoramdev Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Chhattisgarh.
- It is part of the larger Maikal range of the Satpura hills.
- It is part of the Kanha-Achanakmar Corridor, which connects Kanha National Park in Madhya Pradesh with Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary in Chhattisgarh.
- It is named after the famous Bhoramdeo Temple.
- Bhoramdeo Temple, an ancient temple complex dating back to the 7th to 11th centuries, was built by the Nagvanshi dynasty.
- The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is often referred to as the “Khajuraho of Chhattisgarh.”
- The sanctuary’s terrain is characterized by undulating hills, dense forests, and numerous streams.
- The region surrounding Bhoramdev Wildlife Sanctuary is inhabited by various tribal communities, including the Baiga, Gond, and Kanwar
- Rivers: The river Sakari flows through the sanctuary and is the source of drinking water for the wild animals.
- Flora: It contains tropical moist and dry deciduous woodland with trees such as saaj, sal, tendu, and eucalyptus.
- Fauna: Its habitats support Bengal tiger, leopard, sloth bear, sambar, gaur, wild boar, monitor lizard, and many bird species.
