55 Tiger Reserves in India – Map & List

Map of 55 Tiger Reserves in India (as of February 2024):

List of 55 Tiger Reserves in India (Updated as of February 2024):

No.	Tiger Reserve (TR)	State
1	Bandipur	Karnataka
2	Corbett	Uttarakhand
3	Kanha	Madhya Pradesh
4	Manas	Assam
5	Melghat	Maharashtra
6	Palamau	Jharkhand
7	Ranthambore	Rajasthan
8	Simlipal	Orissa
9	Sunderban	West Bengal
10	Periyar	Kerala
11	Sariska	Rajasthan
12	Buxa	West Bengal
13	Indravati	Chhattisgarh
14	Namdapha	Arunachal Pradesh
15	Nagarjunsagar	Andhra Pradesh
16	Dudhwa	Uttar Pradesh
17	Kalakad Mundanthurai	Tamil Nadu
18	Valmiki	Bihar
19	Pench	Madhy Pradesh
20	Tadoba	Maharashtra
21	Bandhavgarh	Madhy Pradesh
22	Panna	Madhy Pradesh
23	Dampa	Mizoram
24	Bhadra	Karnataka
25	Pench – MH	Maharashtra
26	Pakke	Arunachal Pradesh
27	Nameri	Assam
28	Satpura	Madhya Pradesh
29	Anamalai	Tamil Nadu
30	Udanti Sitanadi	Chhattisgarh
31	Satkoshia	Odisha
32	Kaziranga	Assam
33	Achanakmar	Chhattisgarh
34	Kali	Karnataka
35	Sanjay Dhubri	Madhya Pradesh
36	Mudumalai	Tamil Nadu
37	Nagarhole	Karnataka
38	Parambikulam	Kerala
39	Sahyadri	Maharashtra
40	Biligiri Ranganatha Temple	Karnataka
41	Kawal	Telangana
42	Sathyamangalam	Tamil Nadu
43	Mukundara	Rajasthan
44	Nawegaon Nagzira	Maharashtra
45	Amrabad	Telangana
46	Pilibhit	Uttar Pradesh
47	Bor	Maharashtra
48	Rajaji	Uttarakhand
49	Orang	Assam
50	Kamlang	Arunachal Pradesh
51	Srivilliputhur Megamalai	Tamil Nadu
52	Ramgarh Vishdhari	Rajasthan
53	Ranipur	Uttar Pradesh
54	Veerangana Durgavati	Madhya Pradesh
55	Dholpur-Karauli	Rajasthan

Note: Guru Ghasidas – Tamor Pingla National Park in Chhattisgarh is not a notified Tiger Reserve as per NTCA. Its notification as a Tiger Reserve has been paused by Chhattisgarh State Government in July 2023.

Major Tiger Reserves in India

Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, Rajasthan

• General Info: Located in Sawai Madhopur Rajasthan; Established as sanctuary in 1955, Part of Project Tiger since 1973, national park in 1980, Tiger Reserve in 2007; Area of 1,334 sq km; Bounded by Banas and Chambal Rivers
• Flora: Vegetation includes dry deciduous forests and grasslands.
• Fauna, Wildlife: Fauna includes tigers, leopards, nilgiri, elephants, buffalo, deer, boar, over 300 bird species; Large but fluctuating tiger population due to poaching
• Tourism: Best time that Tourists visit is October to June when most Safaris happen; Major attractions are Fort, Talao, Reserve

Bandipur Tiger Reserve, Karnataka

• General Info: Located in Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka; Area of 868.63 sq km; Tiger Population in 2023 is 150
• Flora: Primarily dry deciduous forests and open grassy woodlands
• Fauna, Wildlife: Includes tigers, elephants, Indian bison, antelopes, and numerous bird species; Stable but monitored tiger population
• Tourism: Best time that Tourists visit is October to May; Major attractions include wildlife safaris and bird watching

Corbett Tiger Reserve, Uttarakhand

• General Info: Located in Nainital and Pauri Garhwal districts, Uttarakhand; Area of 1,318.54 sq km; Tiger Population in 2023 is 260
• Flora: Includes hills, riverine belts, and grasslands
• Fauna, Wildlife: Includes tigers, elephants, leopards, deer, and over 600 bird species; Increasing but vulnerable to poaching
• Tourism: Best time that Tourists visit is November to June; Major attractions include jeep safaris, elephant rides, and bird watching

Kanha Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh

• General Info: Located in Mandla and Balaghat districts, Madhya Pradesh; Area of 940 sq km; Tiger Population in 2023 is 105
• Flora: Sal and bamboo forests, meadows
• Fauna, Wildlife: Includes tigers, leopards, wild dogs, wild cats, foxes, and jackals; Stable but monitored tiger population
• Tourism: Best time that Tourists visit is October to June; Major attractions include wildlife safaris and bird watching

Sunderban Tiger Reserve, West Bengal

• General Info: Located in South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal; Area of 1,330.10 sq km; Tiger Population in 2023 is 100
• Flora: Mangrove forests, delta region
• Fauna, Wildlife: Includes tigers, crocodiles, snakes, and various species of birds; Stable but under threat due to habitat loss
• Tourism: Best time that Tourists visit is September to March; Major attractions include boat safaris and wildlife photography

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