Established in | 1990 |
Geography | Located in West Champaran district of Bihar, India, in the foothills of the Shivalik Hills |
Biome | Moist deciduous forests, open woodlands, grasslands, swamps, and riverine fringe |
Rivers flowing through | Gandak River, Masan River, Harha River, Pandai River, Manor River, Sonha River, Pachnad River, and Bhapsa River |
Flora | Over 600 species of plants, including tropical evergreen forests, moist deciduous forests, cane, bamboo, and open grasslands |
Fauna | Bengal tiger, one-horned rhinoceros, Asiatic black bear, Indian elephant, wild boar, and various bird species |
Tribes | Tharu tribe |
Unique Features | Part of the Royal Chitwan Tiger Conservation landscape, culturally diverse area with the presence of Tharu tribe |