Melghat Tiger Reserve

India / Maharashtra / Anjangaon /
 wetland, wildlife sanctuary, animal sanctuary, tiger reserve (India)
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Melghat was declared a Tiger Reserve and was among the first nine Tiger Reserves notified in 1973-74 under the Project Tiger. It is located at 21°26′45″N 77°11′50″ECoordinates: 21°26′45″N 77°11′50″E in northern part of Amravati District of Maharashtra State in India. The Tapti River and the Gawilgadh ridge of the Satpura Range form the boundaries of the Reserve. In 1985 Melghat Wildlife Sanctuary was created. The Tapi river flows through the northern end of the Melghat Tiger Reserve, through a forest which lies within the catchment area of the river system. Many different kinds of wildlife, both flora and fauna, are found here.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melghat_Tiger_Reserve
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Coordinates:   21°26'45"N   77°11'50"E
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