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{{Short description|Mountain in Madhya Pradesh, India}} | |||
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{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2019}} | {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2019}} | ||
{{Infobox mountain | {{Infobox mountain | ||
| name = Maikal Range | | name = Maikal Range | ||
| native_name = {{native name|hi|मैकल पर्वतमाला}} | | native_name = {{native name|hi|मैकल पर्वतमाला}} | ||
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| country = India | | country = India | ||
| subdivision1 = [[Chhattisgarh]] and [[Madhya | | subdivision1 = [[Chhattisgarh]] and [[Madhya Pradesh]] | ||
| subdivision4_type = Rivers | | subdivision4_type = Rivers | ||
| subdivision4 = {{enum|[[Narmada River|Narmada]]|[[Wainganga]]}} | | subdivision4 = {{enum|[[Narmada River|Narmada]]|[[Wainganga]]}} | ||
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| map_caption = Location of the Maikal Range | | map_caption = Location of the Maikal Range | ||
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The '''Maikal Hills''' are range of hills in the state of eastern [[Madhya Pradesh]] and [[Chhattisgarh]] India. The Maikal Hills are an eastern part of the [[Satpura]]s in [[Kawardha District]] of Chhattisgarh and [[Anuppur district]] of Madhya Pradesh, overlooking the scenic town of [[Kawardha]]. Their altitudes range from 340 m to | The '''Maikal Hills''' are range of hills in the state of eastern [[Madhya Pradesh]] and [[Chhattisgarh]] India. The Maikal Hills are an eastern part of the [[Satpura]]s in [[Kawardha District]] of Chhattisgarh and [[Anuppur district]] of Madhya Pradesh, overlooking the scenic town of [[Kawardha]]. Their altitudes range from 340 m to 942 m above sea level. This densely forested and thinly populated range gives rise to several streams and rivers including the tributaries of [[Narmada River|Narmada]] and [[Wainganga River|Wainganga]] rivers. The hills are inhabited by two tribal peoples, the [[Baiga (tribe)|Baigas]] and the [[Gondi people|Gond]]s. The hill range is rich in flora and fauna wealth.<ref>[http://www.india9.com/i9show/Maikal-Hill-Range-52151.htm Maikal Hill Range in India]</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
This region was once ruled by the [[Panduvamshis of Mekala]]. Their territory included parts of the present-day [[Mandla district|Mandla]], [[Shahdol district|Shahdol]], and [[Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh|Bilaspur]] districts.{{ | This region was known as [[Mekala]] and was once ruled by the [[Panduvamshis of Mekala]]. Their territory included parts of the present-day [[Mandla district|Mandla]], [[Shahdol district|Shahdol]], and [[Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh|Bilaspur]] districts.<ref>{{cite book |author=Ajaya Mitra Shastri |title=Inscriptions of the Śarabhapurīyas, Pāṇḍuvaṁśins, and Somavaṁśins: Part I |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Idd9i5nP160C&pg=PA47 |year=1995 |publisher=Motilal Banarsidass |isbn=978-81-208-0635-1 |page=118}}</ref> | ||
== Culture == | == Culture == | ||
Folk songs are part of the heritage of the tribal peoples of the Maikal Hills.<ref>{{Cite book| | Folk songs are part of the heritage of the tribal peoples of the Maikal Hills.<ref>{{Cite book|last1=Elwin|first1=Verrier|title=Folk-songs of the Maikal Hills|last2=Hivale|first2=Shamrao|publisher=Oxford University Press|year=1944|location=London}}</ref> | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
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==Natural Reserves== | ==Natural Reserves== | ||
The following [[protected areas]] are located in the range: | The following [[protected areas]] are located in the range: | ||
===Kanha National Park=== | ===Kanha National Park=== | ||
[[Kanha National Park]] is a national park and a Tiger Reserve in the [[Mandla]] and [[Balaghat]] districts of Madhya Pradesh and located in the Maikal hills of the Satpuras. Besides harbouring a viable population of the [[tiger]], Kanha has distinguished itself in saving the endangered hard ground [[barasingha]] from extinction, and supporting the last world population of this deer species<ref> | [[Kanha National Park]] is a national park and a Tiger Reserve in the [[Mandla]] and [[Balaghat]] districts of Madhya Pradesh and located in the Maikal hills of the Satpuras. Besides harbouring a viable population of the [[tiger]], Kanha has distinguished itself in saving the endangered hard ground [[barasingha]] from extinction, and supporting the last world population of this deer species<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.wildindiaguide.com/national-parks-india/kanha-national-park.html |title=Kanha National Park |access-date=20 January 2009 |archive-date=19 April 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160419063634/http://www.wildindiaguide.com/national-parks-india/kanha-national-park.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> | ||
===Geology=== | ===Geology=== | ||
The hills are known to contain [[bauxite]], an ore for [[aluminium]]. | The hills are known to contain [[bauxite]], an ore for [[aluminium]]. | ||
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==See also== | |||
*[[Mekala]] | |||
*[[Bhoramdev Wildlife Sanctuary]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*{{commons category inline}} | *{{commons category-inline}} | ||
[[Category:Hills of Chhattisgarh]] | [[Category:Hills of Chhattisgarh]] | ||
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| Maikal Range | |
|---|---|
 View of the Maikal Hills in Kabirdham District | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 941 m (3,087 ft) |
| Naming | |
| Native name | मैकल पर्वतमाला (Hindi) |
| Geography | |
  Location of the Maikal Range | |
| Country | India |
| State | Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh |
| Rivers | Narmada and Wainganga |
| Range coordinates | 22°30′N 81°30′E / 22.500°N 81.500°E |
The Maikal Hills are range of hills in the state of eastern Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh India. The Maikal Hills are an eastern part of the Satpuras in Kawardha District of Chhattisgarh and Anuppur district of Madhya Pradesh, overlooking the scenic town of Kawardha. Their altitudes range from 340 m to 942 m above sea level. This densely forested and thinly populated range gives rise to several streams and rivers including the tributaries of Narmada and Wainganga rivers. The hills are inhabited by two tribal peoples, the Baigas and the Gonds. The hill range is rich in flora and fauna wealth.[1]
History[edit | edit source]
This region was known as Mekala and was once ruled by the Panduvamshis of Mekala. Their territory included parts of the present-day Mandla, Shahdol, and Bilaspur districts.[2]
Culture[edit | edit source]
Folk songs are part of the heritage of the tribal peoples of the Maikal Hills.[3]
Geography[edit | edit source]
The Maikal are a hilly region in central India. This mountain range is one of the broad topographical divisions of Chhattisgarh. The landscape of Satpuda-Maikal extends for a distance of about five hundred kilometer. To one side of this stretch of landscape, the Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary of Chhattisgarh is located. On the other side of the Satpuda-Maikal lies the Melghat Tiger Reserve of Maharashtra. This stretch of land extends along with Satpuda and Maikal range in Chhattisgarh.[4]
Natural Reserves[edit | edit source]
The following protected areas are located in the range:
Kanha National Park[edit | edit source]
Kanha National Park is a national park and a Tiger Reserve in the Mandla and Balaghat districts of Madhya Pradesh and located in the Maikal hills of the Satpuras. Besides harbouring a viable population of the tiger, Kanha has distinguished itself in saving the endangered hard ground barasingha from extinction, and supporting the last world population of this deer species[5]
Geology[edit | edit source]
The hills are known to contain bauxite, an ore for aluminium.
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See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Maikal Hill Range in India
- ↑ Ajaya Mitra Shastri (1995). Inscriptions of the Śarabhapurīyas, Pāṇḍuvaṁśins, and Somavaṁśins: Part I. Motilal Banarsidass. p. 118. ISBN 978-81-208-0635-1.
- ↑ Elwin, Verrier; Hivale, Shamrao (1944). Folk-songs of the Maikal Hills. London: Oxford University Press.
- ↑ Maikal Range Archived 2011-06-04 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ "Kanha National Park". Archived from the original on 19 April 2016. Retrieved 20 January 2009.
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