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Naygaon
Mayur Wildlife Sanctuary, Beed
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Naygaon mayur and habitat development therein. |
Location:
The sanctuary is situated in Beed district in Marathwada Region.
Biodiversity:
The terrain of the forest area is hilly in the central plateau region. The
patches of scrub forest, plantation blocks, grassland and blanks are scattered
throughout the area. Vegetation include stunted growth of Chinch, Jamun, Sitafal,
Tender Neem, Sandalwood, Ficus Species etc. Lantana, Karwand, Bor, Lokhandi etc.
dominant in shrub cover. Plantation area has thickness of glyric dia. Kusali
grasses have extensive patches.
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Vegetation includes stunted growth of Chinch,
Jamun, Sitafal, Tender Neem,
Sandalwood, Ficus Species etc. Lantana, Karwand, Bor, Lokhandi etc. dominant in
shrub cover.
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Wolf, Fox, Hyena, Porcupine, Palm Civet, Jungle Cat, Pea fowls, Black
hair
are seen in much larger numbers all over the area.
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Tourist
Information:
Best time to visit:
June to October
Nearest Airport: Aurangabad (155 kms.).
By Rail: Nearest railhead is Borsi (98 Kms.)
By Road: From Beed the sanctuary is 20 kms on Beed-Nagar road.
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Accommodations:
Presently facilities for camping is
not available with in sanctuary area. However the area is easily approachable from Beed,
Paithan, Ahemadnagar, Osmanabad and Aurangabad.
Address & Phone
Number:
Range Forest officer, (wildlife),
Naygaon Mayur, Mandhane Hospital,
Court Road, Paithan Osmanabad
91-724-224035
Wildlife
Sanctuaries in Maharashtra....
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