1. ¸üµÖŸÖ ×¿ÖÖÖ ÃÖÓãÖÖ, ú´ÖÔ¾Ö߸ü ×¾ÖªÖ¯ÖϲÖÖê׬֭Öß, ´Ö¬µÖ ×¾Ö³Ö֐Ö, ÃÖÖŸÖÖ¸üÖ 8.3 Melghat Sanctuary Std. 9th Subject - English Topic - Melghat Sanctuary

2. ¸üµÖŸÖ ×¿ÖÖÖ ÃÖÓãÖÖ, ú´ÖÔ¾Ö߸ü ×¾ÖªÖ¯ÖϲÖÖê׬֭Öß, ´Ö¬µÖ ×¾Ö³Ö֐Ö, ÃÖÖŸÖÖ¸üÖ Maharashtra in West India is truly a traveler’s paradise. It has been beckoning travelers across the globe since ages. What makes this state a favorite of the masses is its innumerable tourist destinations-hills, lakes, beaches, architectural wonders, sculptures and carvings, places of religious significance, etc. Nonetheless the forests including flora and fauna of the state also attract the people to explore the treasure troves. Melghat sanctuary in Amravati district is one of the distinctive sanctuaries in the state. Std. 9th Subject - English Topic - Melghat Sanctuary

3. ¸üµÖŸÖ ×¿ÖÖÖ ÃÖÓãÖÖ, ú´ÖÔ¾Ö߸ü ×¾ÖªÖ¯ÖϲÖÖê׬֭Öß, ´Ö¬µÖ ×¾Ö³Ö֐Ö, ÃÖÖŸÖÖ¸üÖ A trip to this sanctuary is ideal for a family get together or an adventurous getaway. If you want to spend some beautiful movements with the rich biodiversity of Maharashtra, then go through important details of this sanctuary mentioned below : Etymology: The first word of the sanctuary ‘Melghat’ literally means meeting of the ghats’. The topography of the sanctuary is mixture of narrow valleys, rugged hills and undulating climbs. Std. 9th Subject - English Topic - Melghat Sanctuary

4. ¸üµÖŸÖ ×¿ÖÖÖ ÃÖÓãÖÖ, ú´ÖÔ¾Ö߸ü ×¾ÖªÖ¯ÖϲÖÖê׬֭Öß, ´Ö¬µÖ ×¾Ö³Ö֐Ö, ÃÖÖŸÖÖ¸üÖ History – The sanctuary was declared as one of the first nine tiger reserve notified in 1972 to 74 under the project tiger. But some years later in 1985, it was designated as a wild life sanctuary with the total area of 1597.23 sq. km. Std. 9th Subject - English Topic - Melghat Sanctuary

5. ¸üµÖŸÖ ×¿ÖÖÖ ÃÖÓãÖÖ, ú´ÖÔ¾Ö߸ü ×¾ÖªÖ¯ÖϲÖÖê׬֭Öß, ´Ö¬µÖ ×¾Ö³Ö֐Ö, ÃÖÖŸÖÖ¸üÖ Area and location : Today the tiger reserve occupies total area of 1677 sq. km. The core area of the reserve is named as Gugarnal National Park. It spreads over an area of 361.28 sq.km. This core area and the butter area of the reserve along with the Melghat Sanctuary (788.28 sq. km.) were together re-notified by the Maharashtra GOVT. in the year 1994 as Melghat Sanctury. The sanctuary is situated on the southern offshoot of the Satpura hill range called Gavilghar hill. It is in the northern of Amravati district in Maharashtra. The captivating Tapti river flows through the northern end of the Sanctuary. The tiger reserve is the catchment area of rivers like Khapra, Sipna, Khaundu, Dolar and Gadg; all this are tributaries of the river Tapti. Std. 9th Subject - English Topic - Melghat Sanctuary

6. ¸üµÖŸÖ ×¿ÖÖÖ ÃÖÓãÖÖ, ú´ÖÔ¾Ö߸ü ×¾ÖªÖ¯ÖϲÖÖê׬֭Öß, ´Ö¬µÖ ×¾Ö³Ö֐Ö, ÃÖÖŸÖÖ¸üÖ Flora and Fauna : If you look for variety of Flora and Fauna, the place is ideal. Leopard. Wild boar, Sloth bear, Tiger, Wild dog, Gaur, Barking Deer, Jackal, Sambar, common Nilgai, Chital, Chausingha, Ratel, Flying squirrel, Luangur, Rhesus monkeys, Blach Napped hare, Pangolin, Mouse Deer, Porcupine, Python, Otter, Caracal, etc. are the main faunal species of the Melghat Sanctuary. Almost 700 naturalised plant species have been recorded here which include 99 grass species, 316 herbs spp, 66 shrubs spp., 56 climbers, 90 tree spp., 23 sadges and 60-7- newly identified species. Std. 9th Subject - English Topic - Melghat Sanctuary

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8. ¸üµÖŸÖ ×¿ÖÖÖ ÃÖÓãÖÖ, ú´ÖÔ¾Ö߸ü ×¾ÖªÖ¯ÖϲÖÖê׬֭Öß, ´Ö¬µÖ ×¾Ö³Ö֐Ö, ÃÖÖŸÖÖ¸üÖ Std. 9th Subject - English Topic - Melghat Sanctuary

9. ¸üµÖŸÖ ×¿ÖÖÖ ÃÖÓãÖÖ, ú´ÖÔ¾Ö߸ü ×¾ÖªÖ¯ÖϲÖÖê׬֭Öß, ´Ö¬µÖ ×¾Ö³Ö֐Ö, ÃÖÖŸÖÖ¸üÖ Std. 9th Subject - English Topic - Melghat Sanctuary

10. ¸üµÖŸÖ ×¿ÖÖÖ ÃÖÓãÖÖ, ú´ÖÔ¾Ö߸ü ×¾ÖªÖ¯ÖϲÖÖê׬֭Öß, ´Ö¬µÖ ×¾Ö³Ö֐Ö, ÃÖÖŸÖÖ¸üÖ When to Visit ? After reading all these, you might feel like visiting the sanctury very soon. The best time to explore the animal kingdom is from October to June when the Park remains open. Safaris are not allowed from December to June. For tiger viewing the Summer months are considered to be the best. During the winter bird watching can be pursued but other sighting are very less. Std. 9th Subject - English Topic - Melghat Sanctuary

11. ¸üµÖŸÖ ×¿ÖÖÖ ÃÖÓãÖÖ, ú´ÖÔ¾Ö߸ü ×¾ÖªÖ¯ÖϲÖÖê׬֭Öß, ´Ö¬µÖ ×¾Ö³Ö֐Ö, ÃÖÖŸÖÖ¸üÖ Transport Information : Nagpur is the nearest airpoint. The nearest rail head is at Badnera which is around 110 km away from the Sanctuary. If you prefer roadways then take buses that regularly ply from Paratwada to Dharni and Barhanpur. You can enjoy a lot during your trip tiger reserve. The immense archaeological significance of the area cannot be ignored. The Gavilgarh fort on the Chikhaldara plateu. And Narnala fort take you to the ancient times. The forest and lush green sorroundings will bless you tranquility far away from the humdrums of the modern civilization. There are many important projects carried out in Melghat sanctuary. Std. 9th Subject - English Topic - Melghat Sanctuary

12. ¸üµÖŸÖ ×¿ÖÖÖ ÃÖÓãÖÖ, ú´ÖÔ¾Ö߸ü ×¾ÖªÖ¯ÖϲÖÖê׬֭Öß, ´Ö¬µÖ ×¾Ö³Ö֐Ö, ÃÖÖŸÖÖ¸üÖ Botanical survey of India (BSI) and zoological survey of India (ZSI) have been involved in many projects. The wild life Institute of india (WII) has carried our research projects on “Management of Biodiversity in central India” and “Integrated Biodiversity Management in Satpura Hill Range.” Many initiatives and programmes are planned on eco-tourism, patrolling, village forest protecting communities, education and awareness of the conservation of wildlife. Thus the Melghat sanctuary of Melghat Tiger Reserve in as assumed the role of a significant tourist destination in Maharashtra. Std. 9th Subject - English Topic - Melghat Sanctuary

13. ¸üµÖŸÖ ×¿ÖÖÖ ÃÖÓãÖÖ, ú´ÖÔ¾Ö߸ü ×¾ÖªÖ¯ÖϲÖÖê׬֭Öß, ´Ö¬µÖ ×¾Ö³Ö֐Ö, ÃÖÖŸÖÖ¸üÖ Answer the following questions. I.1. What makes Melghat Sanctuary favourite of the masses? 2. What different projects have been set up in Melghat? 3. When did Maharashtra Government renotify core-area and butter-area of the reserve as Melghat Sanctuary? Std. 9th Subject - English Topic - Melghat Sanctuary

14. ¸üµÖŸÖ ×¿ÖÖÖ ÃÖÓãÖÖ, ú´ÖÔ¾Ö߸ü ×¾ÖªÖ¯ÖϲÖÖê׬֭Öß, ´Ö¬µÖ ×¾Ö³Ö֐Ö, ÃÖÖŸÖÖ¸üÖ II. 1. Name the flora and fauna of Melghat. 2. What is the topography of the sanctuary a mixture of? 3. What did the wildlife institute of India carry out research on? III. 1. What is the intention of this kind of write up? Who would like to read this? 2. Where will you get more information about Melghat? Std. 9th Subject - English Topic - Melghat Sanctuary