Jangalmahal's Elephant Population Soars Sixfold in Two Decades, Biodiversity Thrives

• Jangalmahal's elephant population surged from 40 in 2005 to over 250 by 2025, a sixfold increase.
• Factors contributing to this growth include ample food, expanded forest areas, water bodies, and increased public awareness.
• Wildlife conservation efforts by the Forest Department and public cooperation have strengthened.
• Despite the positive growth, human-elephant conflict persists, with crop destruction and occasional fatalities.
• Jangalmahal's biodiversity is also thriving, with increased numbers of leopards, Royal Bengal Tigers, hyenas, wolves, wild boars, deer, and peacocks.

Why It Matters: Jangalmahal sees a remarkable sixfold increase in elephant numbers and thriving biodiversity, despite human-elephant conflict.