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Permanent Pictorial cancellation of Bihar
Permanent Pictorial cancellation of Bihar
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Date of issue: 08.10.2024
Date of issue: 08.10.2024
Pin code: 845107
Pin code: 845107
Status: Active
Status: Active
PO Name: Valmiki Nagar
PO Name: Valmiki Nagar
Description: Valmiki Nagar, previously known as Bhainsa Lotan, is a well-known tourist destination featuring a dam constructed across the Gandak River, known as the Gandak Project. This dam and the surrounding rivers are crucial for the northwestern part of Bihar. Bhainsa Lotan is also renowned for the Valmiki Ashram, where Maharishi Valmiki, the author of the Ramayana, spent several years. Additionally, the area is home to the Lord Shiva temple built by Bettiah Raja and an ancient Shiva-Parvati temple. For nature enthusiasts, a visit to the forested surroundings of Valmiki Nagar is a must, where the flowing streams of the Gandak disrupt the tranquil foothills of the Himalayas.
Description: Valmiki Nagar, previously known as Bhainsa Lotan, is a well-known tourist destination featuring a dam constructed across the Gandak River, known as the Gandak Project. This dam and the surrounding rivers are crucial for the northwestern part of Bihar. Bhainsa Lotan is also renowned for the Valmiki Ashram, where Maharishi Valmiki, the author of the Ramayana, spent several years. Additionally, the area is home to the Lord Shiva temple built by Bettiah Raja and an ancient Shiva-Parvati temple. For nature enthusiasts, a visit to the forested surroundings of Valmiki Nagar is a must, where the flowing streams of the Gandak disrupt the tranquil foothills of the Himalayas.
Encompassing an area of 544 sg km, the national park and tiger reserve is inhabited by numerous wild animals and birds. The majestic Himalayas form the backdrop to this serene wilderness. The Valmiki Tiger Reserve (VTR) is an important wildlife sanctuary located in the foothills of the Himalayas in the north-western corner of Bihar. It spans the northern part of West Champaran district and is known for its diverse habitats and abundant wildlife. The terrain is characterized by rugged terrain, porous soil, and a deep-water table, and it is intersected by several rivers including the Gandak Pandai, and Harsha. As the 18th tiger reserve in India, VTR has shown promising growth in its tiger population, which has increased from 8 in 2010 to 23 in recent years, thanks to improved conservation efforts such as the camera trap method. The sanctuary is home to several large predators including tigers, leopards, and Indian wild dogs, as well as other species such as deer, Indian bison (gaur), nilgai, and several small mammals such as the crab-eating mongoose and Himalayan serow. The diverse habitats of the VTR also support rich bird life, especially species native to the Himalayan foothills, such as the Khali partridge, hill myna, and Himalayan bulbul. The wetlands attract migratory birds such as the pintail and the black-necked stork, contributing to the 241 bird species recorded in the sanctuary. The reserve has seven types of forests, including moist mixed deciduous, semi-evergreen, and alluvial grasslands, with dominant tree species such as sal, Rohini, and various shrubs and medicinal plants. Its diverse landscape and rich biodiversity make it an essential part of India's conservation landscape.
Encompassing an area of 544 sg km, the national park and tiger reserve is inhabited by numerous wild animals and birds. The majestic Himalayas form the backdrop to this serene wilderness. The Valmiki Tiger Reserve (VTR) is an important wildlife sanctuary located in the foothills of the Himalayas in the north-western corner of Bihar. It spans the northern part of West Champaran district and is known for its diverse habitats and abundant wildlife. The terrain is characterized by rugged terrain, porous soil, and a deep-water table, and it is intersected by several rivers including the Gandak Pandai, and Harsha. As the 18th tiger reserve in India, VTR has shown promising growth in its tiger population, which has increased from 8 in 2010 to 23 in recent years, thanks to improved conservation efforts such as the camera trap method. The sanctuary is home to several large predators including tigers, leopards, and Indian wild dogs, as well as other species such as deer, Indian bison (gaur), nilgai, and several small mammals such as the crab-eating mongoose and Himalayan serow. The diverse habitats of the VTR also support rich bird life, especially species native to the Himalayan foothills, such as the Khali partridge, hill myna, and Himalayan bulbul. The wetlands attract migratory birds such as the pintail and the black-necked stork, contributing to the 241 bird species recorded in the sanctuary. The reserve has seven types of forests, including moist mixed deciduous, semi-evergreen, and alluvial grasslands, with dominant tree species such as sal, Rohini, and various shrubs and medicinal plants. Its diverse landscape and rich biodiversity make it an essential part of India's conservation landscape.