Gupta, A.C., 1958. Gorumara Game Sanctuary. Journal of the Bengal Natural History Society 29 (4): 132-139, 1 map, figs. 1-4
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Distribution - Records |
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Indian Rhino |
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The Gorumara Game Sanctuary stretching across 3 rivers in the Lower Tondu Forest of Jalpaiguri district, occupies an area of 3,326 sq. miles. It falls within the administrative jurisdiction of the Jalpaiguri Forest Division, and the sphere of influence of the Tista-Toorsa Game Association. The sanctuary takes its name from Gorumara a small clearing within the forest reserve on the right bank of the Indong, the smallest of the 3 rivers draining, the submontane area. The clearing, which is on the western edge of the sanctuary, holds two rest-houses together with their outhouses, and is protected on 3 sides against elephants with a 4 feet deep trench. The buildings are all wooden with c. i. sheet roof. The larger 2 storeyed rest-house provides accommodation to forest officers of gazetted rank, while the smaller rest-house on stilts is meant for the non-gazetted staff. The nearest station on the Assam rail link is Chalsa with which Gorumara is connected by a first class motor road of which 6 miles are tar-macadam, and 2 miles shingled.
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