Pandharpuri Buffalo

The name Pandharpuri is from the town Pandharpur in Solapur district which is the home range of these buffalo. They are found in Solapur, Kolhapur, and Sangli districts of Maharashtra, India. Most of the region is highly draught prone, but some parts of the Sangli and Kolhapur districts do have good irrigation facilities.

The breed can be easily identified by its long, sword shaped, sometimes twisted horns, which measure from 45-50 cm upto 1-1.5 m of length.

The majority of the breed are black with white markings found on the forehead, legs, and switch of tail. The Pandharpuri are medium sized with average body weight of 450-470 kg.

The long horns are usually turned upwards or lateral. The head is long and narrow with prominent nasal bone and horizontal ears.

The breed is famous for its high reproductive ability, producing a calf every 12 months. Under average management conditions and a hot, dry climate, these buffaloes yield 6-7 liters of milk per day; however under good management they are reported to yield up to 15 liters of milk per day.