Kanger Valley National Park Status 1982

Key facts

• Kanger Valley got the status of a national park in the year 1982.
• The state bird, Bastar Maina, is a type of Hill maina (gruncula Dhariosoa), which is capable of emulating the human voices.
• This National Park is home to three exceptional caves – famous for their amazing geological structures of Kutumbasar, Kailash and Dandak- Stellagmites and Stalactitees.
• Tirathgarh Waterfall is located in Kanger Valley National Park.
• The Kenjhardhara and Bhainsadhara are famous for Crocodile Park.
• Bastar has its own Airport which is operated by State Government under UDAN Scheme.
• The name of Kanger Ghati National Park is derived from the Kangar river, which flows in its length.
• Kanger Valley is spread over 200 square kilometers.