Tiger Reserves
The following links contain list of tiger reserves declared so far in India, a brief note on the individual tiger reserve, a map showing tiger reserves, approved Tiger Conservation Plans and other details.
Ecotourism in India’s tiger reserves harmonizes the conservation of biodiversity with responsible tourism practices, aiming to foster environmental awareness and local community engagement. The nation boasts several renowned tiger reserves, such as Ranthambhore and Jim Corbett National Park, drawing nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers from across the globe. Ecotourism in these reserves emphasizes low-impact activities, like guided nature walks and safari tours, promoting a deeper understanding of the delicate ecosystems supporting these magnificent big cats.
Strict regulations are in place to ensure minimal disruption to the natural habitats, safeguarding the vulnerable tiger population. Revenue generated from ecotourism contributes to conservation efforts, reinforcing the significance of these majestic creatures in India’s ecological balance. Moreover, community involvement provides sustainable livelihoods for local residents, fostering a sense of responsibility and shared commitment to preserving the rich biodiversity within these tiger reserves. As ecotourism flourishes, it serves as a model for global conservation efforts, demonstrating the viability of coexisting with and protecting endangered species.
To learn more about Ecotourism in these tiger reserves please visit below listed official websites of the Tiger reserves of the country
This bulletin presents indispensable state-wise profiles regarding the status of tiger reserves across India. Each state’s profile includes information regarding estimations of the total, core, and buffer areas, current tiger population, tiger reserve biodiversity, gazette notifications, and land cover maps of each reserve in the state. The contact details of each state’s forest department are also given.
Map showing locations of Tiger Reserves in India
List of Tiger Reserves
This page contains list of all the tiger reserves along with the details like year of declaration, state in which the tiger reserve is located, area of both core and buffer of tiger reserve and the gazette notification of the tiger reserve. A brief note on select tiger reserves can be downloaded by clicking tiger reserve name.
For viewing the brief note and tiger reserve notification, pdf reader is required.
| Sl No | Tiger Reserve (TR) | PA Notificn Year | State | TR Notifcn Year | Core Area (sq km) |
Buffer Area (sq km) |
Total Area (sq km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bandipur | 1973-74 | Karnataka | 2007 |
872.24 | 584.06 | 1456.3 |
| 2 | Corbett | 1973-74 | Uttarakhand | 2010 |
821.99 | 466.32 | 1288.31 |
| Amanagarh buffer | – | Uttar Pradesh | 2012 |
– | 80.60 | 80.60 | |
| 3 | Kanha | 1973-74 | Madhya Pradesh | 2007 |
917.43 | 1,134.36 | 2,051.79 |
| 4 | Manas | 1973-74 | Assam | 2008 |
526.22 | 2,310.88 | 2,837.10 |
| 5 | Melghat | 1973-74 | Maharashtra | 2007 |
1,500.49 | 1,268.03 | 2,768.52 |
| 6 | Palamau | 1973-74 | Jharkhand | 2012 |
414.08 | 715.85 | 1,129.93 |
| 7 | Ranthambore | 1973-74 | Rajasthan | 2007 |
1,113.36 | 297.92 | 1,411.29 |
| 8 | Simlipal | 1973-74 | Orissa | 2007 |
1,194.75 | 1,555.25 | 2,750.00 |
| 9 | Sunderban | 1973-74 | West Bengal | 2007 |
1,699.62 | 885.27 | 2,584.89 |
| 10 | Periyar | 1978-79 | Kerala | 2007 |
881.00 | 44.00 | 925.00 |
| 11 | Sariska | 1978-79 | Rajasthan | 2007 |
881.11 | 332.23 | 1,213.34 |
| 12 | Buxa | 1982-83 | West Bengal | 2009 |
390.58 | 367.32 | 757.90 |
| 13 | Indravati | 1982-83 | Chattisgarh | 2009 |
1,258.37 | 1,540.70 | 2,799.07 |
| 14 | Namdapha | 1982-83 | Arunachal Pradesh | 1987 |
1,807.82 | 245.00 | 2,052.82 |
| 15 | Nagarjunsagar Sagar | 1982-83 | Andhra Pradesh | 2007 |
2,595.72 | 700.59 | 3,296.31 |
| 16 | Dudhwa | 1987-88 | Uttar Pradesh | 2010 |
1,093.79 | 1,107.98 | 2,201.77 |
| 17 | Kalakad Mundanthurai | 1988-89 | Tamil Nadu | 2007 |
895.00 | 706.54 | 1,601.54 |
| 18 | Valmiki | 1989-90 | Bihar | 2012 |
598.45 | 300.93 | 899.38 |
| 19 | Pench | 1992-93 | Madhy Pradesh | 2007 |
411.33 | 768.30 | 1,179.63 |
| 20 | Tadobha Andhari | 1993-94 | Maharashtra | 2007 |
625.82 | 1,101.77 | 1,727.59 |
| 21 | Bandhavgarh | 1993-94 | Madhy Pradesh | 2007 |
716.90 | 820.03 | 1,536.93 |
| 22 | Panna | 1993-94 | Madhy Pradesh | 2007 |
576.13 | 1,021.97 | 1,598.10 |
| 23 | Dampa | 1994-95 | Mizoram | 2007 |
500.00 | 488.00 | 988.00 |
| 24 | Bhadra | 1998-99 | Karnataka | 2007 |
492.46 | 571.83 | 1,064.29 |
| 25 | Pench – MH | 1998-99 | Maharashtra | 2007 |
257.26 | 483.96 | 741.22 |
| 26 | Pakke | 1999-20 | Arunachal Pradesh | 2012 |
683.45 | 515.00 | 1,198.45 |
| 27 | Nameri | 1999-20 | Assam | 2000 |
320 | 144.00 | 464.00 |
| 28 | Satpura | 1999-20 | Madhya Pradesh | 2007 |
1,339.26 | 794.04 | 2,133.31 |
| 29 | Anamalai | – | Tamil Nadu | 2007 |
958.59 | 521.28 | 1,479.87 |
| 30 | Udanti Sitanadi | – | Chattisgarh | 2009 |
851.09 | 991.45 | 1,842.54 |
| 31 | Satkoshia | – | Odisha | 2007 |
523.61 | 440.26 | 963.87 |
| 32 | Kaziranga | 1974 | Assam | 2007 |
625.58 | 548.00 | 1,173.58 |
| 33 | Achanakmar | – | Chattisgarh | 2009 |
626.19 | 287.82 | 914.02 |
| 34 | Kali | – | Karnataka | 2007 |
814.88 | 282.63 | 1,097.51 |
| 35 | Sanjay Dhubri | – | Madhya Pradesh | 2011 |
812.57 | 861.93 | 1,674.50 |
| 36 | Mudumalai | – | Tamil Nadu | 2007 |
321.00 | 367.59 | 688.59 |
| 37 | Nagarhole | – | Karnataka | 2007 |
643.35 | 562.41 | 1,205.76 |
| 38 | Parambikulam | – | Kerala | 2009 |
390.89 | 252.77 | 643.66 |
| 39 | Sahyadri | – | Maharashtra | 2012 |
600.12 | 565.45 | 1,165.57 |
| 40 | Biligiri Ranganatha Temple | – | Karnataka | 2007 |
359.10 | 215.72 | 574.82 |
| 41 | Kawal | – | Telangana | 2012 |
892.23 | 1,123.21 | 2,015.44 |
| 42 | Sathyamangalam | – | Tamil Nadu | 2013 |
793.49 | 614.91 | 1,408.40 |
| 43 | Mukundara | – | Rajasthan | 2013 |
417.17 | 342.82 | 759.99 |
| 44 | Nawegaon Nagzira | – | Maharashtra | 2013 |
653.67 | 1,241.27 | 1,894.94 |
| 45 | Amrabad | – | Telangana | 2015 |
2,166.37 | 445.02 | 2,611.39 |
| 46 | Pilibhit | – | Uttar Pradesh | 2014 |
602.79 | 127.45 | 730.25 |
| 47 | Bor | 1970 | Maharashtra | 2012 |
138.12 | 678.15 | 816.27 |
| 48 | Rajaji | – | Uttarakhand | 2015 |
819.54 | 255.63 | 1075.17 |
| 49 | Orang | – | Assam | 2016 |
79.28 | 413.18 | 492.46 |
| 50 | Kamlang | – | Arunachal Pradesh | 2017 |
671.00 | 112.00 | 783.00 |
| 51 | Srivilliputhur Megamalai | – | Tamil Nadu | 2021 |
641.86 | 374.70 | 1016.57 |
| 52 | Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve | – | Rajasthan | 2022 |
481.9073 | 1019.9848 | 1501.8921 |
| 53 | Ranipur Tiger Reserve | – | Uttar Pradesh | 2022 |
230.31 | 299.0512 | 529.3612 |
| 54 | Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve | – | Madhya Pradesh | 2023 |
1414.006 | 925.120 | 2339.12 |
| 55 | Dholpur – Karauli Tiger Reserve | – | Rajasthan | 2023 |
599.6406 | – | 599.6406 |
| 56 | Guru Ghasidas – Tamor Pingla Tiger Resereve | – | Chhattisgarh | 2024 |
2049.232 | 780.155 | 2829.387 |
| 57 | Ratapani Tiger Resereve | – | Madhya Pradesh | 2024 |
763.812 | 507.653 | 1271.465 |
| 58 | Madhav | – | Madhya Pradesh | 2025 |
375.233 | 1276.154 | 1651.387 |
| Total | 46701.29 sq km | 37786.54 sq km | 84487.83 sq km |
As per the section 38 v (3) of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 The State Government shall prepare a Tiger Conservation Plan including staff development and deployment plan for the proper management of each area referred to in sub-section (1), so as to ensure—
(a) Protection of tiger reserve and providing tiger reserve specific habitat inputs for maintaining a viable population of tigers, co-predators and prey animals.
(b) Ecologically compatible land uses in tiger reserves and areas linking one Protected Area (PA) with another PA or tiger reserve for providing dispersal habitat and corridors.
(c) Forestry operations of regular forest divisions and
