Tiger Reserves in India, Check 2024 Updated List Here

Tiger Reserves in India:- India hosts 80% of the global tiger population, according to the Tiger Census Report 2022, conducted every four years. The tiger count increased to 3,682 in 2022, up from 2,967 in 2018. Madhya Pradesh recorded the highest number of tigers in 2022, with 785, followed by Karnataka (563), Uttarakhand (560), and Maharashtra (444). Approximately one-quarter of the tigers were found outside protected zones. Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand had the highest population of tigers, with 260, followed by Bandipur (150) and Nagarhole (141) in Karnataka. Check out the list of Tiger Reserves in India from the below articel.

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List of Tiger Reserves in India

Check out the list to tiger reserves in India from the below table:-

SNo.	State/UT	Tiger Reserves in India	Total area( sq.Kms.)
1	Andhra Pradesh	Nagarjunsagar Srisailam	3296.31
2	Arunachal Pradesh	Namdapha	2052.82
3	Arunachal Pradesh	Kamlang Tiger Reserve	783
4	Arunachal Pradesh	Pakke	1198.45
5	Assam	Manas	3150.92
6	Assam	Nameri	344
7	Assam	Orang Tiger Reserve	492.46
8	Assam	Kaziranga	1173.58
9	Bihar	Valmiki	899.38
10	Chattisgarh	Udanti-Sitanadi	1842.54
11	Chattisgarh	Achanakmar	914.01
12	Chhattisgarh	Indravati	2799.07
13	Jharkhand	Palamau	1129.93
14	Karnataka	Bandipur	1456.3
15	Karnataka	Bhadra	1064.29
16	Karnataka	Dandeli-Anshi	1097.51
17	Karnataka	Nagarahole	1205.76
18	Karnataka	Biligiri Ranganatha Temple	574.82
19	Kerala	Periyar	925
20	Kerala	Parambikulam	643.66
21	Madhya Pradesh	Kanha	2051.79
22	Madhya Pradesh	Pench	1179.63
23	Madhya Pradesh	Bandhavgarh	1598.1
24	Madhya Pradesh	Panna	1578.55
25	Madhya Pradesh	Satpura	2133.3
26	Madhya Pradesh	Sanjay-Dubri	1674.5
27	Maharashtra	Melghat	2768.52
28	Maharashtra	Tadoba-Andhari	1727.59
29	Maharashtra	Pench	741.22
30	Maharashtra	Sahyadri	1165.57
31	Maharashtra	Nawegaon-Nagzira	653.67
32	Maharashtra	Bor	138.12
33	Mizoram	Dampa	988
34	Odisha	Similipal	2750
35	Odisha	Satkosia	963.87
36	Rajasthan	Ranthambore	1411.29
37	Rajasthan	Sariska	1213.34
38	Rajasthan	Mukandra Hills	759.99
39	Tamil Nadu	Kalakad-Mundanthurai	1601.54
40	Tamil Nadu	Anamalai	1479.87
41	Tamil Nadu	Mudumalai	688.59
42	Tamil Nadu	Sathyamangalam	1408.4
43	Telangana	Kawal	2019.12
44	Telangana	Amrabad	2611.39
45	Uttar Pradesh	Dudhwa	2201.77
46	Uttar Pradesh	Pilibhit	730.24
47	Uttar Pradesh	Amangarh (buffer of Corbett TR)	80.6
47	Uttarakhand	Corbett	1288.31
48	Uttarakhand	Rajaji TR	1075.17
49	West Bengal	Sunderbans	2584.89
50	West Bengal	Buxa	757.9
51	Tamil Nadu	Srivilliputhur Megamalai	1016.57
52	Rajasthan	Ramgarh Vishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary	252
53	Chhattisgarh	Guru Ghasidas National Park(Sanjay National Park)	466.67

Top 10 Tiger Reserves in India

1. Nagarjunsagar Srisailam Tiger Reserve (3296.31 sq.km.)
One of India’s largest tiger reserves, Nagarjunsagar Srisailam Tiger Reserve spans five districts in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, mainly covering the Nallamala Hills. The Srisailam and Nagarjunasagar multipurpose reservoirs are located within the reserve. It hosts diverse wildlife, including Bengal tigers, leopards, pangolins, and Indian rock pythons.

2. Manas National Park (3150.92 sq.km.)
Situated at the foothills of the Himalayas in Assam, Manas National Park is renowned for its rare and endangered wildlife. Beyond its status as a national park, it is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tiger Reserve, Elephant Reserve, and Biosphere Reserve. The park is home to animals like the One-horned Rhinoceros, Asiatic Elephants, Indian Tigers, Clouded Leopards, Hoolock Gibbons, and Barking Deer.

3. Melghat Tiger Reserve (2768.52 sq.km.)
Located in Maharashtra on the Gavilgarh Hills, part of the Satpura Range, Melghat Tiger Reserves in India is a critical habitat for tigers and holds a vast biodiversity. It also serves as the catchment area for five major rivers, supporting a variety of wildlife and plant species.

4. Similipal National Park (2750 sq.km.)
Found in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district, Similipal National Park doubles as a tiger reserve, showcasing exceptional biodiversity. Its dense forests, home to the Royal Bengal Tiger, are complemented by numerous small waterfalls, enhancing the natural beauty of the area.

5. Amrabad Tiger Reserve (2611.39 sq.km.)
Located in the Nallamala Hills of Telangana, Amrabad Tiger Reserve is known for its rich biodiversity and significant Chenchu tribal population. It supports over 70 species of mammals, 300 bird species, 60 reptiles, and a wide variety of plants. Bengal tigers, leopards, pangolins, Mugger Crocodiles, and numerous birds thrive in this reserve.

6. Sunderbans Tiger Reserve (2584.89 sq.km.)
Spanning across India and Bangladesh, the Sundarbans is the world’s largest delta. Located in West Bengal, the Sundarbans National Park is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The reserve is famous for its dense Sundari trees and the iconic Royal Bengal Tigers, conserved under Project Tiger.

7. Dudhwa Tiger Reserve (2201.77 sq.km.)
Situated along the India-Nepal border in Uttar Pradesh, Dudhwa Tiger Reserve covers parts of Lakhimpur Kheri and Bahraich districts. The reserve boasts a rich mix of wildlife, including tigers, one-horned rhinos, wild elephants, and various bird species, along with extensive grasslands and wetlands.

8. Satpura Tiger Reserve (2133.30 sq.km.)
South of the River Narmada in Madhya Pradesh, Satpura Tiger Reserve is a hub of biodiversity. It shelters various species, including leopards, sambar, chital, nilgai, wild boar, Indian giant squirrels, and black bucks.

9. Namdapha Tiger Reserve (2052.82 sq.km.)
Located in Arunachal Pradesh’s Changlang district, Namdapha Tiger Reserve is the only park globally to host four big feline species—Tigers, Leopards, Snow Leopards, and Clouded Leopards—along with several lesser cats.

10. Kanha Tiger Reserve (2051.79 sq.km.)
Established in 1955 and declared a Tiger Reserve in 1973, Kanha National Park spans the Mandla and Balaghat districts in Madhya Pradesh. It is known for its substantial populations of Royal Bengal tigers, Indian leopards, sloth bears, barasingha, and Indian wild dogs.