India Mint Stamp
Lokith Philately
Permanent Pictorial cancellation of Uttarakhand
Permanent Pictorial cancellation of Uttarakhand
Permanent Pictorial Cancellation inaugural day covers
Permanent Pictorial Cancellation inaugural day covers
Date of issue: 24.01.1976
Date of issue: 24.01.1976
Pin code: 244715
Pin code: 244715
Status: Active
Status: Active
PO Name: Corbett National Park, Dhikala
PO Name: Corbett National Park, Dhikala
Description: Jim Corbett National Park, located in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand, is the first national park established in India. Initially named Hailey National Park after William Malcolm Hailey, the governor of the United Provinces during the British Raj, it was renamed Corbett National Park in 1956 in honour of Jim Corbett, a hunter and naturalist who played a pivotal role in the park's establishment. This was also the first national park included in the Project Tiger initiative. The park is home to four types of deer that are commonly seen in the area. The Chital, also known as the spotted deer, is the most prevalent species. They have a reddish-brown body with white spots and primarily feed on grass, fallen fruits, flowers, and leaves from the forest. Chital prefers open areas with minimal cover to remain vigilant against predators such as tigers and are most active during the early morning and evening. The Hog Deer is the rarest species found in the park and is smaller than the Chital. Unlike Chital, Hog Deer crouches low and ducks under obstacles when escaping from predators, rather than leaping over them. They are nocturnal, usually solitary, and their habitat is threatened by the draining of swampy areas and changes in water conditions.
Description: Jim Corbett National Park, located in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand, is the first national park established in India. Initially named Hailey National Park after William Malcolm Hailey, the governor of the United Provinces during the British Raj, it was renamed Corbett National Park in 1956 in honour of Jim Corbett, a hunter and naturalist who played a pivotal role in the park's establishment. This was also the first national park included in the Project Tiger initiative. The park is home to four types of deer that are commonly seen in the area. The Chital, also known as the spotted deer, is the most prevalent species. They have a reddish-brown body with white spots and primarily feed on grass, fallen fruits, flowers, and leaves from the forest. Chital prefers open areas with minimal cover to remain vigilant against predators such as tigers and are most active during the early morning and evening. The Hog Deer is the rarest species found in the park and is smaller than the Chital. Unlike Chital, Hog Deer crouches low and ducks under obstacles when escaping from predators, rather than leaping over them. They are nocturnal, usually solitary, and their habitat is threatened by the draining of swampy areas and changes in water conditions.
The Sambar is the largest deer in the park, characterized by a mostly uniform greyish-brown body. They typically inhabit dense forests with steep or sloping terrain and can reach high altitudes. Sambar primarily eats leaves, fruit, bark, and grasses. While they are mostly solitary, they can be found in small groups during the mating season. When sensing a threat, Sambar emits a loud, repetitive alarm call. The Kakar, also known as the barking deer, is the smallest deer in the park. They prefer areas with thick vegetation and hilly terrain. Their diet consists of herbs, fruit, grass, tree bark, and even small animals. Kakar are solitary and territorial, and they produce a distinctive dog-like alarm bark when they detect a predator. They are active both during the day and at night, and their natural predators include tigers, leopards, jackals, and pythons. In addition to deer, the Park is home to approximately 110 tree species, 50 species of mammals, 580 bird species, and 25 reptile species.
The Sambar is the largest deer in the park, characterized by a mostly uniform greyish-brown body. They typically inhabit dense forests with steep or sloping terrain and can reach high altitudes. Sambar primarily eats leaves, fruit, bark, and grasses. While they are mostly solitary, they can be found in small groups during the mating season. When sensing a threat, Sambar emits a loud, repetitive alarm call. The Kakar, also known as the barking deer, is the smallest deer in the park. They prefer areas with thick vegetation and hilly terrain. Their diet consists of herbs, fruit, grass, tree bark, and even small animals. Kakar are solitary and territorial, and they produce a distinctive dog-like alarm bark when they detect a predator. They are active both during the day and at night, and their natural predators include tigers, leopards, jackals, and pythons. In addition to deer, the Park is home to approximately 110 tree species, 50 species of mammals, 580 bird species, and 25 reptile species.