Nagpuri (buffalo)

Buffalo under shade of neem tree in summer afternoon at Chinawal village, India

The Indian Nagpuri buffalo is a versatile breed of the Maharashtra and stands better amongst the breeds of buffaloes which combine the milk and drought qualities in a better proportion in adverse climatic conditions. It is a River type buffalo. It is a central Indian Breed. As the name applies Nagpuri buffalo is a versatile breed of the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra, Central India. The animals of this breed are very well adapted to the harsh-semi-arid conditions of Vidarbha region. It is considered as the “National Buffalo of India” respectively.