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Nagpuri Buffalo – Vidarbha’s Hardy Milk & Draught Breed | NBAGR Registered Breed

ByRakesh Kumar 10/14/202508/30/2025Updated On 08/30/202510/14/2025

Nagpuri Buffalo – Vidarbha’s Hardy Milk & Draught Breed

Nagpuri Buffalo – Vidarbha’s Hardy Milk & Draught Breed | NBAGR Registered Breed. Nagpuri buffalo Berari buffalo milk yield High-fat buffalo milk Vidarbha buffalo breeds Draught buffalo breeds Maharashtra native livestock Gaorani buffalo Ellichpuri buffalo Low-maintenance buffalo

Nagpuri Buffalo Information

Conservation Status	Declining (Population: 73,584 in 2013 from 422,436 in 1997)
Scientific Classification	Domain: Eukaryota Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Artiodactyla Family: Bovidae Genus: Bubalus Species: Bubalus bubalis
Breed Type	Dual-purpose (Milk and Draught)
Alternate Names	Berari, Gaorani, Puranthadi, Varhadi, Ellichpuri, Gaolavi, Arvi, Gaolaogan, Gangauri, Shahi, Chanda
Origin	Vidarbha region of Maharashtra (Named after Nagpur district)
Breeding Tract	Districts: Akola, Amravati, Yavatmal, Wardha, Nagpur Region: Vidarbha region, Maharashtra
Geographical Range	Longitude: 75°57′ to 79°09′ E Latitude: 17°56′ to 21°46′ N
Main Uses	Milk production (high fat content), Heavy draught work
Physical Traits	Color: Black with white patches on face, legs and tail tips (Puranthadi strain slightly brownish) Horns: Distinctive flat, curved sword-like horns (50-65 cm) carried back along neck Size: Medium to large build Special Feature: Horn shape provides protection against wild animals
Morphology (Avg.)	Height: 124 cm (Male), 123 cm (Female) Body Length: 133 cm (Male), 121 cm (Female) Heart Girth: 179 cm (Male), 175 cm (Female) Weight: 396 kg (Male), 349 kg (Female) Birth Weight: 28.5 kg
Performance	Age at First Calving: 57 months (4.75 years) Calving Interval: 14 months Milk Yield: 1,039 kg/lactation (range 760-1,500 kg) Milk Fat: 8.25% (range 7-8.8%)
Management	System: Semi-intensive Feeding: Grazing + fodder + concentrate Housing: Night shelter only Special Note: Very low maintenance cost, efficient feed converters
Population Trend	1997: 422,436 2004: ~240,000 2013: 73,584 (82.6% decline since 1997)
Special Notes	Preferred for high-fat milk production and draught capacity Excellent adaptation to hot climate and local conditions Distinctive sword-like horns provide natural protection Multiple regional variants exist (Puranthadi, Varhadi etc.)
The Rajasthan Express: Nagpuri Buffalo Breed Details

Nagpuri Buffalo – Vidarbha’s Hardy Milk & Draught Breed | NBAGR Registered Breed .Nagpuri buffalo Berari buffalo milk yield High-fat buffalo milk Vidarbha buffalo breeds Draught buffalo breeds Maharashtra native livestock Gaorani buffalo Ellichpuri buffalo Low-maintenance buffalo

Discover the Nagpuri buffalo, Maharashtra’s low-maintenance breed with 8.25% milk fat! Learn about its draught power, unique sword-like horns, and why farmers prefer it.
THE RAJASTHAN EXPRESS

Rakesh Kumar

Hello, my name is Rakesh Kumar. Currently, I am working as a Livestock Inspector in the Rajasthan Government Animal Husbandry Department. In the year 2024, I appeared for my first government examination and secured selection in my very first attempt with an impressive 684 rank, which is a matter of great pride for me.