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Regulatory BodyPhysical Features of Goa
Goa has more than 33% of its geographic area under government forests (1224.38 km²) of which about 62% has been brought under Protected Areas (PA) of Wildlife Sanctuaries and National Park. . Goa is the only state in India which has protected the complete Western Ghats’ section within a state. Goa’s four wildlife sanctuaries and 1 National Park are located on the eastern side of the state in the Western Ghats Physiographic Division, covering an area of about 750 km2 (290 sq mi) . In Total Goa has 5 Wildlife Sanctuaries, 1 National Park , 1 Bird Sanctury and 1 Ramsar Site
1. Physiographic Divisions of Goa along with Main Physical Features
Vanxim Island
▬ Coastal Plains ▬ Mid Highlands ▬ Western Ghats
Location and Districts Covered
his region is formed by the Sahyadri Ranges in the east of Goa. The Western Ghats run in a north-south direction from Salginim to Surla ghat along the eastern margin of the territory.
Area, Elevation
Having an average elevation of 800 m, Sahyadris Ranges are spread over an area of about 600 sq km.
Physical Features
Almost all the rivers of Goa originate from this region. Locate the Rivers Originating from this region
Soil and Climate
It is named after the Mhadei River, which flows through the area. It has various Geographic Features like picturesque waterfalls, Goa Highest Peaks, Villages among others.
Vegetation
It is named after the Mhadei River, which flows through the area. It has various Geographic Features like picturesque waterfalls, Goa Highest Peaks, Villages among others.
Economy
⇒ Fauna : Indian gaur, Barking deer, Sambar deer, Asian palm civet, small Indian civet, Wild boar, Indian hare etc.
⇒ Flora: The sanctuary is thickly forested with moist deciduous vegetation and some evergreen species too. The sanctuary is particularly well-known for its sacred groves that protect rare and indigenous trees.
Other Important Facts
⇒ Fauna : Indian gaur, Barking deer, Sambar deer, Asian palm civet, small Indian civet, Wild boar, Indian hare etc.
⇒ Flora: The sanctuary is thickly forested with moist deciduous vegetation and some evergreen species too. The sanctuary is particularly well-known for its sacred groves that protect rare and indigenous trees.
Location and Districts Covered
Area, Elevation
The Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary was established on May 18, 1999 .It is being considered to become a TR under Project Tiger. [In July 2023, the Goa bench of the Bombay High Court directed the Government of Goa to declare the sanctuary a tiger reserve.]
Physical Features
It is named after the Mhadei River, which flows through the area. It has various Geographic Features like picturesque waterfalls, Goa Highest Peaks, Villages among others.
Soil and Climate
It is named after the Mhadei River, which flows through the area. It has various Geographic Features like picturesque waterfalls, Goa Highest Peaks, Villages among others.
Vegetation
It is named after the Mhadei River, which flows through the area. It has various Geographic Features like picturesque waterfalls, Goa Highest Peaks, Villages among others.
Economy
⇒ Fauna : Indian gaur, Barking deer, Sambar deer, Asian palm civet, small Indian civet, Wild boar, Indian hare etc.
⇒ Flora: The sanctuary is thickly forested with moist deciduous vegetation and some evergreen species too. The sanctuary is particularly well-known for its sacred groves that protect rare and indigenous trees.
Other Important Facts
⇒ Fauna : Indian gaur, Barking deer, Sambar deer, Asian palm civet, small Indian civet, Wild boar, Indian hare etc.
⇒ Flora: The sanctuary is thickly forested with moist deciduous vegetation and some evergreen species too. The sanctuary is particularly well-known for its sacred groves that protect rare and indigenous trees.
Location and Districts Covered
Area, Elevation
The Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary was established on May 18, 1999 .It is being considered to become a TR under Project Tiger. [In July 2023, the Goa bench of the Bombay High Court directed the Government of Goa to declare the sanctuary a tiger reserve.]
Physical Features
It is named after the Mhadei River, which flows through the area. It has various Geographic Features like picturesque waterfalls, Goa Highest Peaks, Villages among others.
Soil and Climate
It is named after the Mhadei River, which flows through the area. It has various Geographic Features like picturesque waterfalls, Goa Highest Peaks, Villages among others.
Vegetation
It is named after the Mhadei River, which flows through the area. It has various Geographic Features like picturesque waterfalls, Goa Highest Peaks, Villages among others.
Economy
⇒ Fauna : Indian gaur, Barking deer, Sambar deer, Asian palm civet, small Indian civet, Wild boar, Indian hare etc.
⇒ Flora: The sanctuary is thickly forested with moist deciduous vegetation and some evergreen species too. The sanctuary is particularly well-known for its sacred groves that protect rare and indigenous trees.
Other Important Facts
⇒ Fauna : Indian gaur, Barking deer, Sambar deer, Asian palm civet, small Indian civet, Wild boar, Indian hare etc.
⇒ Flora: The sanctuary is thickly forested with moist deciduous vegetation and some evergreen species too. The sanctuary is particularly well-known for its sacred groves that protect rare and indigenous trees.
1. Physiographic Divisions of Goa with Main Features
Goa is a part of the coastal country known as the Konkan, which is an escarpment rising up to the Western Ghats range of mountains, which separate it from the Deccan Plateau. Physiographically the State of Goa is mainly into 3 Physical Divisions. these Divisions boast the many features of Goa like the Mountain ranges , Rivers , Riverine Islands , Natural Harbours and Beautiful Scenic Beaches
1.1 Sahyadri / Western Ghat Section
Mountainous region: This region is formed by the Sahyadri Ranges in the east of Goa. The Western Ghats run in a north-south direction from Salginim to Surla ghat along the eastern margin of the territory. Having an average elevation of 800 m, Sahyadris Ranges are spread over an area of about 600 sq km.
⇒ Almost all the rivers of Goa originate from this region. Locate the Rivers Originating from this region
⇒ Chorla Ghat located northeast of Sattari taluka. It’s part of the Western Ghats mountain range and is situated at the intersection of the borders of Goa, Karnataka, and Maharashtra. The ghat boasts of a few rare species of wild-life such Sanguem, Goa as the barred wolf snake (Lycodon striatus) in its sub-tropical forests. The Nature Conservation Facility has been established at Chorla Ghat to facilitate research and long term monitoring of the Western Ghats of the Sahyadris. Vagheri Peak is the second highest peak in Goa, with an elevation of 1,157 meters (3,802 feet) is located here Other Major Peaks in this region are Morlemgad 3400 ft Locate. and Catlanchimauli 2633 feet Locate.
⇒ Sonsogor highest peak of Goa is It in also known as Sonsogodd and Darsingha. , Sonsogor. It is located at the Trijunction of Sattari taluka, North Goa district, Goa. Anmod Ghats Sattari Taluka Ghats Northern Sattari Region : A part of the Western Ghats forms the eastern part of Sattari taluka
⇒ Anmod Ghat. It comes under the Dharbandora block. The village is the primary entry point for major Wildlife Sanctuaries of the State Locate
⇒ Braganza Ghat Section is located Central East Goa on Goa – Karnataka border in the Western Ghats. It starts from Castle rock in Karnataka and ends up at Kulem in Goa.
⇒ South Section : This Part of Western Ghats is in South Goa District. This part is covered with dense forest. In this area, some of the mountains are very steep. In the South Goa Sahyadris peaks are Dudhsagan in Sanguem taluka and Cormolghant in Canacona taluka. Locate
Key:
🟥🟨 Taluka Areas are marked in Different Colors.
⬛Hover For Neighbouring Districts
🟦Hover For Water Body
1.2 Mid Highlands
⇒ This region is located in the center of the state.
⇒ The plateau region is found between the mountain region in the east and the lowlands in the west.
⇒ Plateau land height ranges from 30 meters to 100 meters. In this region mainly plenty of laterite stone is found. It is used for building the houses. Chandranath Hills the Third Highest Peak of Goa is Located here
⇒ Some of the part of plateau land is called headland of Goa. Light houses are built on these headlands. Land in the plateau region is not fertile, few crops are taken in this region.
1.3 Coastal Plains
⇒ The coastal plains of Goa are one of the three major landscapes in Goa, along with the Western Ghats and the mid highlands. The coastal plains extend about three to five kilometers inland
⇒ The coast of Goa is part of the Konkan coast, which also includes the western coast of Maharashtra. The Konkan coast is also known as Aparanta.
⇒ This region is Famous for many Islands , Harbours and Beaches of Goa. Locate
⇒ Also Most of the Rivers Drain here