India Mint Stamp
Lokith Philately
Permanent Pictorial cancellation of Tamilnadu
Permanent Pictorial cancellation of Tamilnadu
Permanent Pictorial Cancellation inaugural day covers
Permanent Pictorial Cancellation inaugural day covers
Date of issue: 03.10.1978
Date of issue: 03.10.1978
Pin code: 627501
Pin code: 627501
Status: Active
Status: Active
PO Name: Kalakkad
PO Name: Kalakkad
Description: Kalakad is a town located in Tirunelveli District. Kalakad Wild Life Sanctuary is situated in area of 223 sq.kms in the Tirunelveli District, including the foothills of Western Ghats and the adjoining area. The flora ranges from forests of tropical wet ever green to Tropical dry deciduous and thorn forest at down hills. Lion-Tailed Macaque, Nilgiri Langur, Bonnet Macaque and Common Langur, Nilgiri Tahr, Sambar, Sloth Bear, Gaur, Elephant, Tiger, Flying Squirrel, Panther, Wild Dog, Pangoline are some of the wild life seen in the sanctuary. Besides these, a wide range of birds and reptiles could be seen. The cancellation depicts Lion Tailed Macaque.
Description: Kalakad is a town located in Tirunelveli District. Kalakad Wild Life Sanctuary is situated in area of 223 sq.kms in the Tirunelveli District, including the foothills of Western Ghats and the adjoining area. The flora ranges from forests of tropical wet ever green to Tropical dry deciduous and thorn forest at down hills. Lion-Tailed Macaque, Nilgiri Langur, Bonnet Macaque and Common Langur, Nilgiri Tahr, Sambar, Sloth Bear, Gaur, Elephant, Tiger, Flying Squirrel, Panther, Wild Dog, Pangoline are some of the wild life seen in the sanctuary. Besides these, a wide range of birds and reptiles could be seen. The cancellation depicts Lion Tailed Macaque.
Writeup Source: Rediscovery of India through Pictorial Cancellations book by India Post