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| name = Jaldapara National Park | | name = Jaldapara National Park | ||
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| iucn_category = II | | iucn_category = II | ||
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| | | image_caption = An elephant safari through the Jaldapara Sanctuary | ||
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| map_caption = Location in West Bengal, India | | map_caption = Location in West Bengal, India | ||
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| nearest_city = [[Madarihat]] | | location = [[Alipurduar district]], West Bengal, India | ||
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| area_km2 = 216.51 | | coordinates = {{coord|26.6909|N|89.2763|E|display=inline, title}} | ||
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'''Jaldapara National Park''' (Pron: ˌʤʌldəˈpɑ:rə) is a [[national park]] situated at the foothills of the [[Eastern Himalaya]]s in [[Alipurduar|Alipurduar District]] of northern | [[File:MAP of Jaldapara Wildlife Division.jpg|thumb|406x406px]] | ||
'''Jaldapara National Park''' (Pron: ˌʤʌldəˈpɑ:rə) is a [[national park]] situated at the foothills of the [[Eastern Himalaya]]s in [[Alipurduar|Alipurduar District]] of northern West Bengal, India, and on the banks of the [[Torsa River]]. It is situated at an elevation of {{cvt|61|m}} and is spread across {{cvt|216.51|km2}} of vast grassland with patches of riverine forest.<ref name=nptoi>{{cite news |date=2012 |title=National Park status for Jaldapara Sanctuary |newspaper=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/National-Park-status-for-Jaldapara-Sanctuary/articleshow/13087511.cms |access-date=11 May 2012}}</ref> It was declared a sanctuary in 1941 for protection of its great variety of flora and fauna. | |||
It is a [[IUCN protected area categories#Category IV – habitat or species management area|habitat management area]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary |url=http://www.protectedplanet.net/sites/Jaldapara_Sanctuary/}}</ref> | |||
Today, Jaldapara National Park has the largest population of the [[Indian rhinoceros]] in the state.<ref name="Jalpaiguri Tourism">{{cite web|url=https://www.alipurduar.org/district-profile/tourist-destinations/|title=Alipurduar Tourism|work=Alipurduar District Tourism|access-date=23 March 2017|archive-date=27 June 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150627035857/http://www.alipurduar.org/district-profile/tourist-destinations/}}</ref> | |||
== History == | == History == | ||
Toto | Toto and Mech tribes [[Bodo–Kachari people|(Bodos)]] used to stay in this area before 1800. At that time this place was known as "[[Totopara]]". Formerly Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary, established in 1941, has been elevated to Jaldapara National Park in May 2014 and is primarily meant for the conservation of the [[Indian rhinoceros]].<ref name=Ghosh2021>{{Cite journal |last1=Ghosh |first1=C. |last2=Ghatak |first2=S. |last3=Biswas |first3=K. |last4=Das |first4=A. P. |date=2021 |title=Status of tree diversity of the Jaldapara National Park in West Bengal, India |journal=Trees, Forests and People |volume=3 |article-number=100061 |doi=10.1016/j.tfp.2020.100061 |doi-access=free}}</ref> | ||
==Flora and fauna== | ==Flora and fauna== | ||
The forest is mainly savannah covered with tall elephant grasses. The main attraction of the park is the [[Indian rhinoceros|Indian one-horned rhinoceros]]. The park holds the largest rhino population in India after [[Kaziranga National Park]] in Assam. Other animals in the park include [[Indian leopard]], [[Indian elephant]] | The forest is mainly [[Savanna|savannah]] covered with tall elephant grasses. The main attraction of the park is the [[Indian rhinoceros|Indian one-horned rhinoceros]]. The park holds the largest rhino population in India after [[Kaziranga National Park]] in [[Assam]]. Other animals in the park include [[Indian leopard]], [[Indian elephant]], [[sambar (deer)|sambar]], [[barking deer]], [[chital]], [[Indian hog deer|hog deer]], [[wild boar]] and [[gaur]]. A floristic investigation was made during 2016–2018 to document the tree diversity and their present status in the Jaldapara National Park. A total of 294 species of trees belonging to 189 genera and 63 families, including 4 species of [[gymnosperm]]s were recorded.<ref name=Ghosh2021/> | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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https://www.alipurduar.org/district-profile/tourist-destinations/ | |||
</references> | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
{{commons category|Jaldapara | {{commons category|Jaldapara National Park}} | ||
{{Wikivoyage|Jaldapara}} | {{Wikivoyage|Jaldapara}} | ||
{{external media | |||
| | {{external media |float=right|video1=[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fJCWkAlLCM Rhino at Hollong Tourist Lodge] | ||
| video1=[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fJCWkAlLCM Rhino at Hollong Tourist Lodge] | |video2=[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0dX6nDBKyc Jaldapara rhino]}} | ||
| video2=[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0dX6nDBKyc Jaldapara rhino] | * {{official website|jaldapara.in}} | ||
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20050310000618/http://www.wbtourism.com/wildlife/jaldapara.htm Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary] at West Bengal State Tourism | * [https://web.archive.org/web/20050310000618/http://www.wbtourism.com/wildlife/jaldapara.htm Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary] at West Bengal State Tourism | ||
{{National Parks of India}} | {{National Parks of India}} | ||
{{Protected areas of West Bengal}} | {{Protected areas of West Bengal}} | ||
{{Alipurduar topics}} | {{Alipurduar topics}} | ||
{{Authority | {{Authority control}} | ||
[[Category:Wildlife sanctuaries in West Bengal]] | |||
[[Category:Dooars]] | [[Category:Dooars]] | ||
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Alipurduar district]] | [[Category:Tourist attractions in Alipurduar district]] | ||
Latest revision as of 03:38, 23 February 2026
| Jaldapara National Park | |
|---|---|
Location in West Bengal, India   Jaldapara National Park (India) | |
| Location | Alipurduar district, West Bengal, India |
| Nearest city | Madarihat, Birpara |
| Coordinates | 26°41′27″N 89°16′35″E / 26.6909°N 89.2763°E |
| Area | 216.51 km2 (83.59 sq mi) |
| www.jaldaparanationalprk.org | |
Jaldapara National Park (Pron: ˌʤʌldəˈpɑ:rə) is a national park situated at the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas in Alipurduar District of northern West Bengal, India, and on the banks of the Torsa River. It is situated at an elevation of 61 m (200 ft) and is spread across 216.51 km2 (83.59 sq mi) of vast grassland with patches of riverine forest.[1] It was declared a sanctuary in 1941 for protection of its great variety of flora and fauna. It is a habitat management area.[2]
Today, Jaldapara National Park has the largest population of the Indian rhinoceros in the state.[3]
History[edit | edit source]
Toto and Mech tribes (Bodos) used to stay in this area before 1800. At that time this place was known as "Totopara". Formerly Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary, established in 1941, has been elevated to Jaldapara National Park in May 2014 and is primarily meant for the conservation of the Indian rhinoceros.[4]
Flora and fauna[edit | edit source]
The forest is mainly savannah covered with tall elephant grasses. The main attraction of the park is the Indian one-horned rhinoceros. The park holds the largest rhino population in India after Kaziranga National Park in Assam. Other animals in the park include Indian leopard, Indian elephant, sambar, barking deer, chital, hog deer, wild boar and gaur. A floristic investigation was made during 2016–2018 to document the tree diversity and their present status in the Jaldapara National Park. A total of 294 species of trees belonging to 189 genera and 63 families, including 4 species of gymnosperms were recorded.[4]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "National Park status for Jaldapara Sanctuary". The Times of India. 2012. Retrieved 11 May 2012.
- ↑ "Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary".
- ↑ "Alipurduar Tourism". Alipurduar District Tourism. Archived from the original on 27 June 2015. Retrieved 23 March 2017.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Ghosh, C.; Ghatak, S.; Biswas, K.; Das, A. P. (2021). "Status of tree diversity of the Jaldapara National Park in West Bengal, India". Trees, Forests and People. 3 100061. doi:10.1016/j.tfp.2020.100061.
External links[edit | edit source]
 Rhino at Hollong Tourist Lodge | |
| Jaldapara rhino |
- jaldapara
.in - Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary at West Bengal State Tourism
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