"deciduous forest"

#13497970

26 Mar 2026

Ukamburu Hill in Murguma, Purulia, West Bengal, India, on January 12, 2026. Situated within the Ajodhya Hills, part of the extended Eastern Ghats, the area is known for its panoramic views of the rugged landscape, rocky plateau, valleys of the Dalma Hills range, and the Saharajhore River flowing through the surrounding residual hills and valleys. Muruguma Lake, with its deciduous forest, is also part of the Kotshila Range, a forest management area known for its biodiversity and offbeat nature tourism. The region offers scenic rural landscapes and is home to rare nocturnal wildlife, including the honey badger. It is inhabited by indigenous communities such as the Santal, Munda, Bhumij, and Birhor, contributing to the socio-cultural richness of the area.

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26 Mar 2026

Ukamburu Hill in Murguma, Purulia, West Bengal, India, on January 12, 2026. Situated within the Ajodhya Hills, part of the extended Eastern Ghats, the area is known for its panoramic views of the rugged landscape, rocky plateau, valleys of the Dalma Hills range, and the Saharajhore River flowing through the surrounding residual hills and valleys. Muruguma Lake, with its deciduous forest, is also part of the Kotshila Range, a forest management area known for its biodiversity and offbeat nature tourism. The region offers scenic rural landscapes and is home to rare nocturnal wildlife, including the honey badger. It is inhabited by indigenous communities such as the Santal, Munda, Bhumij, and Birhor, contributing to the socio-cultural richness of the area.

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#13497972

26 Mar 2026

Ukamburu Hill in Murguma, Purulia, West Bengal, India, on January 12, 2026. Situated within the Ajodhya Hills, part of the extended Eastern Ghats, the area is known for its panoramic views of the rugged landscape, rocky plateau, valleys of the Dalma Hills range, and the Saharajhore River flowing through the surrounding residual hills and valleys. Muruguma Lake, with its deciduous forest, is also part of the Kotshila Range, a forest management area known for its biodiversity and offbeat nature tourism. The region offers scenic rural landscapes and is home to rare nocturnal wildlife, including the honey badger. It is inhabited by indigenous communities such as the Santal, Munda, Bhumij, and Birhor, contributing to the socio-cultural richness of the area.

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#13497973

26 Mar 2026

Ukamburu Hill in Murguma, Purulia, West Bengal, India, on January 12, 2026. Situated within the Ajodhya Hills, part of the extended Eastern Ghats, the area is known for its panoramic views of the rugged landscape, rocky plateau, valleys of the Dalma Hills range, and the Saharajhore River flowing through the surrounding residual hills and valleys. Muruguma Lake, with its deciduous forest, is also part of the Kotshila Range, a forest management area known for its biodiversity and offbeat nature tourism. The region offers scenic rural landscapes and is home to rare nocturnal wildlife, including the honey badger. It is inhabited by indigenous communities such as the Santal, Munda, Bhumij, and Birhor, contributing to the socio-cultural richness of the area.

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#13497974

26 Mar 2026

Ukamburu Hill in Murguma, Purulia, West Bengal, India, on January 12, 2026. Situated within the Ajodhya Hills, part of the extended Eastern Ghats, the area is known for its panoramic views of the rugged landscape, rocky plateau, valleys of the Dalma Hills range, and the Saharajhore River flowing through the surrounding residual hills and valleys. Muruguma Lake, with its deciduous forest, is also part of the Kotshila Range, a forest management area known for its biodiversity and offbeat nature tourism. The region offers scenic rural landscapes and is home to rare nocturnal wildlife, including the honey badger. It is inhabited by indigenous communities such as the Santal, Munda, Bhumij, and Birhor, contributing to the socio-cultural richness of the area.

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#13497975

26 Mar 2026

Ukamburu Hill in Murguma, Purulia, West Bengal, India, on January 12, 2026. Situated within the Ajodhya Hills, part of the extended Eastern Ghats, the area is known for its panoramic views of the rugged landscape, rocky plateau, valleys of the Dalma Hills range, and the Saharajhore River flowing through the surrounding residual hills and valleys. Muruguma Lake, with its deciduous forest, is also part of the Kotshila Range, a forest management area known for its biodiversity and offbeat nature tourism. The region offers scenic rural landscapes and is home to rare nocturnal wildlife, including the honey badger. It is inhabited by indigenous communities such as the Santal, Munda, Bhumij, and Birhor, contributing to the socio-cultural richness of the area.

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#13497977

26 Mar 2026

Ukamburu Hill in Murguma, Purulia, West Bengal, India, on January 12, 2026. Situated within the Ajodhya Hills, part of the extended Eastern Ghats, the area is known for its panoramic views of the rugged landscape, rocky plateau, valleys of the Dalma Hills range, and the Saharajhore River flowing through the surrounding residual hills and valleys. Muruguma Lake, with its deciduous forest, is also part of the Kotshila Range, a forest management area known for its biodiversity and offbeat nature tourism. The region offers scenic rural landscapes and is home to rare nocturnal wildlife, including the honey badger. It is inhabited by indigenous communities such as the Santal, Munda, Bhumij, and Birhor, contributing to the socio-cultural richness of the area.

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#13497978

26 Mar 2026

Ukamburu Hill in Murguma, Purulia, West Bengal, India, on January 12, 2026. Situated within the Ajodhya Hills, part of the extended Eastern Ghats, the area is known for its panoramic views of the rugged landscape, rocky plateau, valleys of the Dalma Hills range, and the Saharajhore River flowing through the surrounding residual hills and valleys. Muruguma Lake, with its deciduous forest, is also part of the Kotshila Range, a forest management area known for its biodiversity and offbeat nature tourism. The region offers scenic rural landscapes and is home to rare nocturnal wildlife, including the honey badger. It is inhabited by indigenous communities such as the Santal, Munda, Bhumij, and Birhor, contributing to the socio-cultural richness of the area.

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#13497980

26 Mar 2026

Ukamburu Hill in Murguma, Purulia, West Bengal, India, on January 12, 2026. Situated within the Ajodhya Hills, part of the extended Eastern Ghats, the area is known for its panoramic views of the rugged landscape, rocky plateau, valleys of the Dalma Hills range, and the Saharajhore River flowing through the surrounding residual hills and valleys. Muruguma Lake, with its deciduous forest, is also part of the Kotshila Range, a forest management area known for its biodiversity and offbeat nature tourism. The region offers scenic rural landscapes and is home to rare nocturnal wildlife, including the honey badger. It is inhabited by indigenous communities such as the Santal, Munda, Bhumij, and Birhor, contributing to the socio-cultural richness of the area.

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#13497981

26 Mar 2026

Ukamburu Hill in Murguma, Purulia, West Bengal, India, on January 12, 2026. Situated within the Ajodhya Hills, part of the extended Eastern Ghats, the area is known for its panoramic views of the rugged landscape, rocky plateau, valleys of the Dalma Hills range, and the Saharajhore River flowing through the surrounding residual hills and valleys. Muruguma Lake, with its deciduous forest, is also part of the Kotshila Range, a forest management area known for its biodiversity and offbeat nature tourism. The region offers scenic rural landscapes and is home to rare nocturnal wildlife, including the honey badger. It is inhabited by indigenous communities such as the Santal, Munda, Bhumij, and Birhor, contributing to the socio-cultural richness of the area.

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#13371817

25 Feb 2026

Bright orange Flame of the Forest flowers (Butea monosperma), locally known as Palash, bloom on tree branches during the spring season. The vibrant blossoms stand out against the surrounding foliage.

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25 Feb 2026

Bright orange Flame of the Forest flowers (Butea monosperma), locally known as Palash, bloom on tree branches during the spring season. The vibrant blossoms stand out against the surrounding foliage.

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#13252191

29 Jan 2026

Ajodhya Hills in Purulia is a small, rocky, table-topped plateau and a residual hill range, acting as the easternmost extension of the Chota Nagpur Plateau and Dalma Hills. It is situated at an average altitude of 600-700 meters and features undulating terrain, deciduous forests, and deep river valleys, and is part of the Eastern Ghats range. One of the primary rivers flowing is the Bandu River, which is a key, scenic water body in this rural, hilly region. Ipomoea carnea, or pink morning glory flowers, and Chromolaena odorata (Siam weed), bloom by the edge of the swamp at Sirkabad in Purulia, West Bengal, India, on January 11, 2026. Ipomoea carnea, or pink morning glory, is a bushy plant with heart-shaped leaves. However, the seeds of this plant are toxic to cattle and can cause various health issues, including endocrine and gastrointestinal problems, as well as embryonic abnormalities.

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#13252192

29 Jan 2026

Ajodhya Hills in Purulia, West Bengal, India, on January 11, 2026, is a small, rocky, table-topped plateau and a residual hill range, acting as the easternmost extension of the Chota Nagpur Plateau and Dalma Hills. It is situated at an average altitude of 600-700 meters and features undulating terrain, deciduous forests, and deep river valleys, and is part of the Eastern Ghats range. One of the primary rivers flowing is the Bandu River, which is a key, scenic water body in this rural, hilly region. Ipomoea carnea, or pink morning glory flowers, and Chromolaena odorata (Siam weed) bloom by the edge of the swamp at Sirkabad. Ipomoea carnea, or pink morning glory, is a bushy plant with heart-shaped leaves. However, the seeds of this plant are toxic to cattle and can cause various health issues, including endocrine and gastrointestinal problems, as well as embryonic abnormalities.

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#13252193

29 Jan 2026

Ajodhya Hills in Purulia, West Bengal, India, on January 11, 2026, is a small, rocky, table-topped plateau and a residual hill range, acting as the easternmost extension of the Chota Nagpur Plateau and Dalma Hills. It is situated at an average altitude of 600-700 meters and features undulating terrain, deciduous forests, and deep river valleys, and is part of the Eastern Ghats range. One of the primary rivers flowing is the Bandu River, which is a key, scenic water body in this rural, hilly region. Ipomoea carnea, or pink morning glory flowers, and Chromolaena odorata (Siam weed) bloom by the edge of the swamp at Sirkabad. Ipomoea carnea, or pink morning glory, is a bushy plant with heart-shaped leaves. However, the seeds of this plant are toxic to cattle and can cause various health issues, including endocrine and gastrointestinal problems, as well as embryonic abnormalities.

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29 Jan 2026

Ajodhya Hills in Purulia, West Bengal, India, on January 11, 2026, is a small, rocky, table-topped plateau and a residual hill range, acting as the easternmost extension of the Chota Nagpur Plateau and Dalma Hills. It is situated at an average altitude of 600-700 meters and features undulating terrain, deciduous forests, and deep river valleys, and is part of the Eastern Ghats range. One of the primary rivers flowing is the Bandu River, which is a key, scenic water body in this rural, hilly region. Ipomoea carnea, or pink morning glory flowers, and Chromolaena odorata (Siam weed) bloom by the edge of the swamp at Sirkabad. Ipomoea carnea, or pink morning glory, is a bushy plant with heart-shaped leaves. However, the seeds of this plant are toxic to cattle and can cause various health issues, including endocrine and gastrointestinal problems, as well as embryonic abnormalities.

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