Dharmapur National Park
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| Dharmapur National Park | |
|---|---|
 The Sal forest of Dharmapur National Park | |
  Location in Bangladesh | |
| Location | Biral Upazila, Dinajpur District, Bangladesh |
| Nearest city | Dinajpur |
| Coordinates | 25°32′23″N 88°32′52″E / 25.539639°N 88.547689°E |
| Area | 704.70 hectares |
| Established | 24 November 2021 |
Dharmapur National Park is a protected forest area located in the Dharmapur Union of Biral Upazila in Dinajpur District, northern Bangladesh. It was declared a national park on 24 November 2021. Known for its natural beauty, diverse trees, and rich wildlife, it is considered one of the most important forests in northern Bangladesh. Locally, it is also known as Dharmapur Sal Forest.[1][2][3][4]
Dharmapur National Park is located about 8 kilometers west of Dinajpur City, to the south of Biral Upazila, just east of Kaliaganj Bazaar in Dharmapur Union. The park spans across 21 mouzas (revenue villages) and covers an area of about 2,730 acres (704.70 hectares).[5] Two rivers, the Bijra and a 10-kilometer stretch of the Nona River, flow through the forest, adding even more variety to the landscape.[6][7]
Biodiversity
Dharmapur National Park is best known for its Sal forests. Here are rows of old, dense Sal trees. In addition to Sal, the park has a variety of other trees and plants such as Jamrul, Tarul, Shilkodai, Shimul, Minjiri, Segun, Gamar, Akashmoni, Ghoranim, Sonalu, Gutijam, Haritaki, Boyra, Amloki, Devdaru, Aparajita, Bet, Agar, and Khejur. There are also thickets of bamboo and cane scattered throughout the forest.[6][8][9]
The forest is home to more than fifty species of birds, as well as animals such as jungle cats, jackals, mongooses, foxes, rabbits, snakes, and vultures. In the past, tigers, bears, and nilgai could also be found here, but now they are nearly extinct in this area. The forest is especially enchanting because of the many birds, particularly the melodious calls of doves.[10]
