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Chhattisgarhi Buffalo: The High-Fat (9.49%) Draught Powerhouse | NBAGR Registered Breed

ByRakesh Kumar 10/17/202509/05/2025Updated On 09/05/202510/17/2025

Chhattisgarhi Buffalo: The High-Fat (9.49%) Draught Powerhouse

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Chhattisgarhi Buffalo Information

Conservation Status	Not specified (Population: ~150,000 in 2015)
Scientific Classification	Domain: Eukaryota Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Artiodactyla Family: Bovidae Genus: Bubalus Species: Bubalus bubalis
Breed Type	Triple-purpose (Draught, Meat, Milk)
Alternate Names	Desi
Origin	Indigenous to Chhattisgarh state (named after the region)
Breeding Tract	Primary Districts: Raipur, Bilaspur, Sarguja, Kanker, Mahasumund, Dhamtari, Kavardha, Korba/Kovamha, Jashpur, Balrampur, Bemetara, Mungeli, Baloda Bazar Regions: North hilly, central plains and Bastar plateau
Geographical Range	Longitude: 81°08′ to 83°18′ E Latitude: 20°20′ to 23°23′ N
Main Uses	Draught: Preferred over cattle for rice field ploughing (especially in monsoon) Milk: High-fat milk (9.49% average) Meat: Good body weight
Physical Traits	Color: Mostly black, sometimes grey Horns: Large and heavy (Male: 46.37cm, Female: 51.06cm), curved backward then upward Size: Medium-sized with straight head profile
Morphology (Avg.)	Height: 126.15 cm (Male), 123.48 cm (Female) Body Length: 123.7 cm (Male), 120.57 cm (Female) Heart Girth: 179.88 cm (Male), 176.51 cm (Female) Weight: 396 kg (Male), 365 kg (Female) Birth Weight: 22 kg (Male), 21.5 kg (Female)
Performance	Milk Yield: 1180 kg/lactation (range 1100-1300) Milk Fat: 9.49% (range 5.5-13.9%) Age at First Parturition: 58-65 months Parturition Interval: 30-36 months
Management	System: Extensive Mobility: Transhumant Unique Practice: ‘Bathaan’ system – summer migration to forests/hillocks with pooled herds Feeding: Grazing-based
Special Characteristics	Slow maturing but valued for draught power in rice cultivation Famous for ‘Peda’ milk product made from its high-fat milk Well-adapted to diverse terrains of Chhattisgarh
Population	2015: Approximately 150,000 (NBAGR survey)
The Rajasthan Express: Chhattisgarhi Buffalo Breed Details

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Discover Chhattisgarhi buffaloes! 9.49% milk fat, unique Bathaan management, monsoon paddy specialists. Ideal for traditional dairy & tough fieldwork.
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.