Poba Reserve Forest

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Poba Reserved Forest (27°50'11"N and 95°17'45"E) is situated in Jonai Subdivision of Dhemaji District of Assam. The Reserved Forest (RF) was created in the year 1924 and covers an area of 10,221 hectares. Poba is one of the richest rain forests of North-East India in terms of the flora and fauna found in it and can be very well termed a biodiversity hotspot. The forest receives annual rainfall of 3600 mm to 4000 mm; highest temperature so far recorded is 35°C in summer and lowest 7.0°C in winter. Boundaries: Towards North are the foothills of the Himalayan range in Arunachal Pradesh, towards East and South are the Siang, Dibang and Lohit river systems confluencig into the mighty Brahmaputra and the Dibru-Saikhowa National Park and towards West are the revenue villages of the Jonai Sub-division of the Dhemaji district of Assam. Poba RF is an important elephant corridor linking the foot hills of Arunachal Pradesh and Dibru Saikhowa National Park via the proposed Kobu Chapori Reserve Forest. Peripheral area of the RF is inhabited by a few ethnic groups such as Mising, Bodo, Sonowal Kachari and Hajong (Rabha). These communities are dependent mostly on forest for their livelihood. Scientific research is still being carried out on the flora and fauna of the forest. Poba forest is under serious threats from anthropogenic activities and natural calamities particularly erosion by the Siang river. If the present trend of deforestation and erosion continues, urgent and effective conservation measures need to be initiated to save this Rain forest.
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Coordinates:   27°50'11"N   95°17'45"E

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  • How to reach? Nearest airport is Dibrugarh, which is connected to Delhi, Kolkata, Guwahati and other important cities of India by daily flights. From Dibrugarh, one can cross over to the North Bank of Brahmaputra river by ferry service (Bogibeel rail cum road bridge over the mighty river Brahmaputra is being constructed and expected to be ready in around 3 years time) to reach Silapathar town, which is a very important commercial hub and transit point. From Silapathar, Poba rainforest is around 60 kms by road (National Highway 52). NH 52 at present is wider and smother as compared to some other highways in North East. Where to stay? Hotel NOVA PALACE, Silapathar Town (Mobile No. 9706949689), which offers a modesty luxurious stay to tourists.
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