Dumna Nature Reserve Park

Dumna Nature Reserve Park is an ecotourism site open to the public located in the Jabalpur district of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.[1] It includes a dam, forests, and wildlife in a 1058-hectare area. Wild animals, including chital, wild boar, porcupine, jackals, and many species of birds inhabit the park. Sightings of leopards have also been reported in and around the park.[2] A children's park and a restaurant are available. A hanging bridge, tent platform, rest house, fishing platform, toy train, and boating are other attractions at the nearby Khandari Dam. Activities in the water, including bathing or swimming, are prohibited due to the presence of crocodiles.

Main gate of Dumna Nature Reserve Park
Khandari Reservoir

Khandari Dam
Khandari Dam

Khandari Dam is a spill-type dam constructed by J.H. Morris, Chief Commissioner of Central Provinces and Berar. Construction was completed on 26 February 1883, to supply water to Jabalpur City. The dam's capacity is 6.30 Million cubic metres and its water supply capacity is 6.75 to 9 MLD.[3]

Transport

The distance from Jabalpur is approximately 10 km.[4] The reserve is situated near the Jabalpur Airport.

References
  1. "Welcome to City Portal of Jabalpur". Jabalpurwala.com. Archived from the original on 2009-05-31. Retrieved 2013-10-20.
  2. "Dumna Nature Reserve - Jabalpur Directory - Dumna Nature Reserve -Jabalpur Online Guide - Madhya Pradesh (MP), India". Jabalpur Directory. Retrieved 2013-10-20.
  3. "Khandari Water Works, Jabalpur, India. | Flickr - Photo Sharing!". Flickr. 2009-09-12. Retrieved 2013-10-20.
  4. "Jabalpur City Development Plan : Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission" (PDF). Mpurban.gov.in. Retrieved 2013-10-20.
  5. "Khandari Lake - Jabalpur". Wikimapia.org. Retrieved 2013-10-20.

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