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Pandharpuri Buffalo – Maharashtra’s Long-Horned Dairy Marvel | NBAGR Registered Breed

ByRakesh Kumar 03/03/202603/03/2026Updated On 03/03/202603/03/2026

Pandharpuri Buffalo : The Legendary Longhorns of Maharashtra

Pandharpuri Buffalo – Maharashtra’s Long-Horned Dairy Marvel | NBAGR Registered Breed

Pandharpuri Buffalo Information

Conservation Status	Not specified (Population: 287,751 in 2013)
Scientific Classification	Domain: Eukaryota Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Artiodactyla Family: Bovidae Genus: Bubalus Species: Bubalus bubalis
Breed Type	Dairy and Draught (Dual-purpose)
Alternate Names	None
Origin	Pandharpur block, Solapur district (Maharashtra)
Breeding Tract	Primary Districts: Solapur, Sangli, Kolhapur Key Tehsils: Solapur: Pandharpur, Barshi, Akkalkot Sangli: Miraj, Walwa, Tasgaon Kolhapur: Karveer, Shirol, Gadhinglaj
Geographical Range	Longitude: 70°25′ to 76°24′ E Latitude: 16°00′ to 22°20′ N
Main Uses	Milk production, Draught work
Physical Traits	Color: Usually black (light to deep), some with white markings Horns: Very long (3 types: Bharkand, Toki, Meti), extend beyond shoulders Size: Large (height: 130-140 cm) Distinct Features: Prominent straight nasal bone
Morphology (Avg.)	Height: 140 cm (Male), 130 cm (Female) Body Length: 133 cm (Female) Heart Girth: 193 cm (Female) Weight: 416 kg (Female) Birth Weight: 28 kg (Male), 25.6 kg (Female)
Performance	Age at First Calving: 43.8 months Calving Interval: 13.6 months Milk Yield: 1,790.6 kg/lactation Milk Fat: 8.01% (exceptionally high)
Unique Milking Practice	Farmers milk animals at customers’ doorsteps – complete milking takes 30-40 minutes as animal is moved between customers
Management	System: Intensive Housing: Open yards near dwellings or conventional sheds Feed: Fodder: Paddy/sorghum straw, sugarcane tops Concentrate: Wheat bran, maize, oilcakes (soaked) Breeders: Gawali and Joshi communities
Population Trend	1997: 601,445 2000: 331,079 2013: 287,751 (steady decline)
Special Attributes	Hardy breed well-adapted to dry conditions, known for exceptionally high milk fat content
The Rajasthan Express: Pandharpuri Buffalo Breed Details

Pandharpuri Buffalo – Maharashtra’s Long-Horned Dairy Marvel | NBAGR Registered Breed

Meet the Pandharpuri buffalo, famed for its record-breaking horns & 8% fat milk! Discover why Maharashtra’s dairy farmers swear by this unique door-to-door milking breed.
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.