Biodiversity of Bihar

500-Year-Old Banyan

Ficus benghalensis

Bihar's oldest officially declared heritage tree. This massive banyan in Aurangabad's Madanpur block is estimated to be around 500 years old. One of the 32 trees declared as Biodiversity Heritage Trees by BSBB.

Dakshini Umga Panchayat, Madanpur Block, Aurangabad

Kalpavriksha Heritage Tree

A heritage tree locally known as Kalpavriksha (wish-fulfilling tree) in Bhagalpur district. Of deep religious significance to the community. Declared as one of Bihar's 32 biodiversity heritage trees by BSBB.

Bhagalpur district

Kanak Champa Heritage Tree

Pterospermum acerifolium

A heritage-declared Kanak Champa tree in Jamui district. Known for large fragrant flowers and distinctive maple-like leaves. Recognized by BSBB as one of Bihar's 32 biodiversity heritage trees.

Jamui district

Mahua Heritage Tree

Madhuca longifolia

A heritage-declared Mahua tree in Jamui district. Of deep cultural significance to local tribal communities who depend on its flowers and seeds. Part of Bihar's 32 officially declared biodiversity heritage trees.

Jamui district

Neem Heritage Tree

Azadirachta indica

A large heritage Neem tree in Buxar district declared by BSBB. Valued for shade and traditional medicinal uses by the local community. One of the 32 officially recognized biodiversity heritage trees of Bihar.

Buxar district

Pakad Heritage Tree

Ficus virens

A heritage Pakad (White Fig) tree in Bhagalpur district. Ficus virens is a large spreading tree providing year-round canopy. Recognized by BSBB as one of Bihar's 32 biodiversity heritage trees.

Bhagalpur district

Peepal Heritage Tree

Ficus religiosa

A heritage-declared Peepal tree in Buxar district. Culturally significant to the local community and recognized by BSBB for its ecological and heritage value as part of Bihar's 32 declared heritage trees.

Buxar district

Peepal Heritage Tree

Ficus religiosa

Heritage-declared Peepal tree in Munger district. A prominent community tree recognized for its long-standing ecological contribution and cultural importance. Part of Bihar's 32 officially declared heritage trees.

Munger district

Semal Heritage Tree

Bombax ceiba

A heritage-declared Semal (Red Silk Cotton) tree in Munger district. Known for spectacular red flowers and tall straight trunk. Recognized as one of Bihar's 32 biodiversity heritage trees by BSBB.

Munger district

Tamarind Heritage Tree

Tamarindus indica

An old heritage Tamarind tree in Aurangabad district declared by BSBB. Tamarind trees are long-lived and provide fruit, shade and timber. Part of Bihar's 32 officially declared biodiversity heritage trees.

Aurangabad district