Flora and Fauna
In 1986 South Garo Hills district became home to Balphakram National Park, which has an area of 220 km2 (84.9 sq mi). It shares Nokrek National Park (47 km2 (18.1 sq mi), established in 1986) with two other districts.
It is also home to the Siju and Baghmara Pitcher Plant Wildlife Sanctuaries.
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