Masinagudi is a wildlife sanctuary in Nilgiri District in India. It is a part of the Mudumalai National Park. The park is located at a distance of around 120 km from the city of Coimbatore, 29 km from the city of Ooty and 20 km from Mudumalai National Park. Varieties in Masinagudi includes bamboo trees and their varieties such as Bambusa and Dendrocalamus. Other varieties of the flora includes Indian Rosewood, turmeric, wild ginger, wild rice, Cinnamon , Guava, Pepper and mango trees.[2]
Masinagudi
Madumalai Wildlife Sanctuary | |
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Wildlife sanctuary | |
Nilgiris District | |
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Coordinates: 11.5722°N 76.6427°E / 11.5722; 76.6427 | |
Country | ![]() |
State | Tamil Nadu |
District | Niligiris District |
Government | |
• Type | Special Grade Municipality |
Elevation | 950 m (3,120 ft) |
Population (2011)[1] | |
• Total | 8,783 |
Demonym(s) | Masinagudian |
Languages | |
• Official | Tamil |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 643223 |
Vehicle registration | TN-43 |
Climate | Subtropical Highland (Köppen) |
Precipitation | 1,514 mm (60 in) |
Avg. annual temperature | 22.0 °C (72 °F) |
Masinagudi has a tropical climate. When compared with winter, the summers have much more rainfall. This location is classified as Aw by Köppen and Geiger. In Masinagudi, the average annual temperature is 22°C. In a year, the rainfall is 1514 mm. [3]