Jamwa Ramgarh Wildlife Sanctuary
| Jamwa Ramgarh Wildlife Sanctuary | |
|---|---|
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
Location in Rajasthan, India Jamwa Ramgarh Wildlife Sanctuary (Rajasthan) | |
| Location | Jaipur district, Rajasthan, India |
| Nearest city | Jaipur |
| Coordinates | 27°02′52″N 76°03′20″E / 27.04778°N 76.05556°E |
| Area | 300 km2 (120 sq mi) |
| Established | 1982 |
| Governing body | Rajasthan Forest Department |
Jamwa Ramgarh Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area situated about 35 km northeast of Jaipur in the Jaipur district of Rajasthan, India. Established in 1982, the sanctuary covers approximately 300 km² in the Aravalli Range and encompasses the now-dry Ramgarh Lake basin and surrounding forests.[1][2]
Geography
The sanctuary’s terrain is a mosaic of dry deciduous forests, rocky hills and grasslands. It surrounds Ramgarh Lake—once a 15.5 km² reservoir supplying Jaipur, now largely dried up since 2000. The Banganga River, rising in the Bairath hills, cuts across the sanctuary, sustaining patches of riparian vegetation.[3]
History
Originally a hunting preserve of the Jaipur Maharajas, the area was notified as the reserve forest in 1961 before its upgrade to full sanctuary status in June 1982 with additional areas.[4] During the 1982 Asian Games held in New Delhi, Ramgarh Lake hosted the rowing events.[5]
Flora
The sanctuary’s vegetation is typical of the dry tropical forests of the Aravallis. Prominent species include:
- Dhok (Anogeissus pendula)
- Imli (Tamarindus indica)
- Aam (Mangifera indica)
- Jamun (Syzygium cumini)
- Tendu (Diospyros melanoxylon)
- Bahera (Terminalia bellirica)
- Arjun (Terminalia arjuna)
- Siris (Albizia lebbeck)
- Churel (Holoptelea integrifolia).[6]
Fauna
Mammals recorded include leopard (Panthera pardus), striped hyena (Hyaena hyaena), Indian jackal (Canis aureus), jungle cat (Felis chaus), wild boar (Sus scrofa), chital (Axis axis), sambar (Rusa unicolor), nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus) and chinkara (Gazella bennettii).[7] Avifauna exceeds 200 species, including Indian peafowl (Pavo cristatus), crested finch-lark (Spizocorys lark), plum-headed parakeet (Psittacula cyanocephala), and white-bellied drongo (Dicrurus caerulescens).[8] Several migratory and threatened birds are also reported.[9] Tigers also have been sighted in the sanctuary[10]
Conservation challenges
Illegal mining for marble and soapstone within and around the sanctuary has degraded nearly 32 km² of habitat, threatening both wildlife and local communities.[11]
Tourism and accessibility
Popular with birdwatchers and trekkers, the sanctuary offers jeep safaris and nature trails. The nearest railhead is Jaipur Junction, about 40 km away; Jaipur International Airport lies roughly 50 km to the southwest.[12]
See also
References
- ^ "Jamwa Ramgarh Wildlife Sanctuary". Rajasthan Forest Department. Retrieved 10 May 2025.
- ^ "Sariska tiger ST-24 strays into Jamwa Ramgarh near Jaipur". The Times of India. 28 August 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 10 May 2025.
- ^ "Jamwa Ramgarh Wildlife Sanctuary – Learn UPSC". Retrieved 10 May 2025.
- ^ "Jamwa Ramgarh Wildlife Sanctuary". Indian Panorama. Retrieved 10 May 2025.
- ^ "Tiger leaves reserve, seen near Jaipur-Delhi highway". The Times of India. 27 October 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 10 May 2025.
- ^ "Jamwa Ramgarh Sanctuary – Learn UPSC". Retrieved 10 May 2025.
- ^ "Jamwa Ramgarh Wildlife Sanctuary". Retrieved 10 May 2025.
- ^ "Birds of Jamwa Ramgarh". Retrieved 10 May 2025.
- ^ "Annexure I – Faunal List" (PDF). Retrieved 10 May 2025.
- ^ Writer, Staff (3 December 2017). "Jaipur: Tiger sighting at Jamwa Ramgarh after 17 years cheers Rajasthan forest department". The PinkCity Post. Retrieved 10 May 2025.
- ^ "Mining companies devastating Jamwa Ramgarh Sanctuary". Wildlife Trust of India. Retrieved 10 May 2025.
- ^ "Jamwa Ramgarh Wildlife Sanctuary". Retrieved 10 May 2025.