Physical Features of West Bengal
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
Bay of Bengal
Northern Mountain Region
Northern Plain Region
Terai Region
South Plain Region
Western Plateau Region
Contal Fringe Region
Rahr Region
Sunderban Region
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.
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