India has 58 tiger reserves as of October 2026. They are notified by State Governments on the advice of the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA). The latest is Madhav Tiger Reserve in Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh, notified on 9 March 2025.
Map of 58 Tiger Reserves in India
List of 58 Tiger Reserves in India
| No. | Tiger Reserve | 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 | Odisha |
| 9 | Sunderban | West Bengal |
| 10 | Periyar | Kerala |
| 11 | Sariska | Rajasthan |
| 12 | Buxa | West Bengal |
| 13 | Indravati | Chhattisgarh |
| 14 | Namdapha | Arunachal Pradesh |
| 15 | Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam | Andhra Pradesh |
| 16 | Dudhwa | Uttar Pradesh |
| 17 | Kalakad Mundanthurai | Tamil Nadu |
| 18 | Valmiki | Bihar |
| 19 | Pench | Madhya Pradesh |
| 20 | Tadoba-Andhari | Maharashtra |
| 21 | Bandhavgarh | Madhya Pradesh |
| 22 | Panna | Madhya Pradesh |
| 23 | Dampa | Mizoram |
| 24 | Bhadra | Karnataka |
| 25 | Pench | Maharashtra |
| 26 | Pakke | Arunachal Pradesh |
| 27 | Nameri | Assam |
| 28 | Satpura | Madhya Pradesh |
| 29 | Anamalai | Tamil Nadu |
| 30 | Udanti Sitanadi | Chhattisgarh |
| 31 | Satkosia | Odisha |
| 32 | Kaziranga | Assam |
| 33 | Achanakmar | Chhattisgarh |
| 34 | Kali (Dandeli-Anshi) | Karnataka |
| 35 | Sanjay Dubri | 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 Hills | 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 |
| 56 | Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla | Chhattisgarh |
| 57 | Ratapani | Madhya Pradesh |
| 58 | Madhav | Madhya Pradesh |
Newest Tiger Reserves (2024-2025)
- 56th: Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla, Chhattisgarh, notified November 2024. Total area 2,829.38 sq km, which makes it the third largest tiger reserve after Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam and Manas.
- 57th: Ratapani, Madhya Pradesh, notified December 2024. Core 763.8 sq km, buffer 507.6 sq km, total 1,271.4 sq km. Near Bhopal and Sehore.
- 58th: Madhav, Madhya Pradesh, notified March 2025. Shivpuri district, Chambal region. It is the 9th tiger reserve of Madhya Pradesh.
State-wise Count of Tiger Reserves
| State | Number |
|---|---|
| Madhya Pradesh | 9 |
| Maharashtra | 6 |
| Karnataka | 5 |
| Rajasthan | 5 |
| Tamil Nadu | 5 |
| Assam | 4 |
| Chhattisgarh | 4 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 3 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 3 |
| Uttarakhand | 2 |
| Odisha | 2 |
| West Bengal | 2 |
| Kerala | 2 |
| Telangana | 2 |
| Jharkhand | 1 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 1 |
| Bihar | 1 |
| Mizoram | 1 |
Madhya Pradesh has the most tiger reserves (9), followed by Maharashtra (6) and Karnataka, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu (5 each). The Amangarh buffer in Uttar Pradesh is counted as part of Corbett, not as a separate reserve.
Major Tiger Reserves in India
- Ranthambore, Rajasthan: Sawai Madhopur district. Sanctuary in 1955, Project Tiger in 1973, national park in 1980. Bounded by the Banas and Chambal rivers. Dry deciduous forest and grassland.
- Bandipur, Karnataka: Chamarajanagar district. Part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. Dry deciduous forest and open woodland.
- Corbett, Uttarakhand: Nainital and Pauri Garhwal districts. India’s first national park (Hailey National Park, 1936). Project Tiger was launched here in 1973.
- Kanha, Madhya Pradesh: Mandla and Balaghat districts. Sal and bamboo forests and meadows. Known for the hard-ground barasingha.
- Sunderban, West Bengal: South 24 Parganas. Mangrove delta of the Ganga-Brahmaputra. Also a Ramsar site and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Also Check: 33 Elephant Reserves in India: Map and List | 103 Ramsar Sites in India: Map and List | Mangrove Forest Sites in India: Map | Rivers of India: Map and List | National Parks in India Map and List | Wildlife Sanctuaries in India Map
External reference: NTCA list of tiger reserves
FAQs
How many tiger reserves are there in India?
There are 58 tiger reserves in India as of October 2026.
Which is the 58th tiger reserve in India?
Madhav Tiger Reserve in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, notified in March 2025.
Which is the 57th tiger reserve in India?
Ratapani Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh, notified in December 2024.
Which is the 56th tiger reserve in India?
Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve in Chhattisgarh, notified in November 2024.
Which is the largest tiger reserve in India?
Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam in Andhra Pradesh, with a total area of about 3,296 sq km.
Which state has the most tiger reserves?
Madhya Pradesh, with 9 tiger reserves.
Who notifies a tiger reserve?
The State Government notifies it on the recommendation of the NTCA under Section 38V of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Its limits cannot be changed without NTCA approval.