| District | Geographic Area (sq. km.) | Proportion of Forest Cover to District Geographic Area (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Darjeeling | 3149 | 72.69 |
| Total | 3149 | 72.69 |
Which type of forest is maximum in West Bengal?
Mangrove forests are the maximum in WEST BENGAL..
What percentage of area is under forests in West Bengal?
As of 2015, recorded forest area in the state is 16,828 km2 (6,497 sq mi) which is 18.96% of the state’s geographical area, compared to the national average of 21.34%. Reserved, protected and unclassed forests constitute 59.4%, 31.8% and 8.9%, respectively, of the forest area, as of 2015.
How many forests are there in West Bengal?
The forest cover consists of Very Dense Forests (VDF) (3.37%), Moderately Dense Forests (MDF) (4.67%), Open Forests (OF) (10.94%), and Scrub Forests (SF) (0.16%) of the total geographical area. The non-forest area of the state is 80.86%.
Which district has largest forest area?
Banner image: The Uttara Kannada district is among the districts with the highest forest cover in the country.
Which state of India has 90% area under the forest?
Mizoram has nearly 90% area of state under forest, followed by Arunachal Pradesh. Madhya Pradesh has largest area under forest.
Which state has highest forest cover?
Top 5 states having highest forest cover area-wise:
- Madhya Pradesh.
- Arunachal Pradesh.
- Chhattisgarh.
- Odisha.
- Maharashtra.
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Which state has lowest forest area?
In 2017, Haryana had the lowest forest cover with respect to total geographical area in India at 6.79 percent. Trailing closely behind was the state of Punjab with 6.87 percent tree cover. Both Haryana and Punjab are located in the northern part of India.
Which is the biggest national park of West Bengal?
The largest national park in West Bengal is Sundarbans National Park and the smallest national park in Singalila National Park. It is situated in South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal.
Which state is highest forest in India?
Amongst the States, Mizoram has the highest area under forest cover in terms of percentage of geographical area covering 85.41%.
Which is the smallest district in West Bengal?
In terms of area, Kolkata is considered as the smallest district in west Bengal and South 24 Parganas is the biggest district in the west Bengal.
Why is jaldapara famous?
Gorumara is famous for its Asiatic one horned Rhino, Asian Elephants, Bisons, Peacocks. This was a reserve forest since 1895. In the year 1949, the park was declared as Wildlife Sanctuary for its breeding population of one horned Indian Rhinoceros. On January 31, 1994, it was declared as a National Park.
How many tigers are there in West Bengal?
State-wise data
| State | Tigers (2018) | Leopards (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| Tripura | ||
| Uttar Pradesh | 173 | 194 |
| Uttarakhand | 442 | 703 |
| West Bengal | 88 |
Which district has least forest area?
Vijayapura, also known as Bijapur is the district with least forest area in the state. The total area of the recorded forest zone of Vijayapura is around 8,111 hectares constituting about 0.77 of the geographical area of the Vijayapura division which has the same limits as those of the district.
Which is the largest forest area in India?
According to the 2019 Forest Survey, the State of Madhya Pradesh has the largest forest cover in the country. In terms of percentage of forest cover Mizoram (85.41 percent) is the most forest rich state.
Which is the largest district in Karnataka?
Belagavi is the largest district in size and Bengaluru Urban district is the smallest district in size.