List of Tiger Reserves in India 2023, Names, Schemes and Map

List of Tiger Reserves in India 2023: There are a total of 54 Tiger Reserves in India and the 54th added one is Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve in India. As per the Tiger Census of 2022, there are reportedly 3,167 tigers, or nearly 75% of the total number, which was 268 in 1973. 54 Tiger Reserves preserve a total area of 75,796. 83 square kilometers or about 2.3% of the total geographic area of the country. Tiger Reserves in India play a vital role in the protection of tigers as well as habitats. They also provide opportunities for tourism as well as reserves.

Project Tiger Population

Tiger Reserves in India 2023

Project Tiger, which is run by the National Tiger Conservation Authority, has 54 Tiger Reserves in India and 80 percent of the tigers of the world are present in India. There has been an increase in the population of tigers from 2226 in 2014 to 2967 in 2018. Critical tiger habitats (CTH) are designated under the Wild Life Protection Act, which is also known as the core of tiger reserves. The state government notifies CTH after consultation with committees of experts.

Tiger Reserves in India Map

Tiger Reserves in India Map

National Tiger Conservation Authority

The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) refers to a statutory body that comes under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, under the Government of India. It was established in the year 2005 for the conservation of Tigers and their habitats situated in India. Some important functions of NTCA are:

1. Formulation and implementation of National Tiger Conservation Strategy and Action Plan.
2. Overseeing the management of tiger reserves.
3. Conduction of research on tigers as well as their habitats.
4. Raising awareness for protection of tigers.

List of Tiger Reserves in India

The list of Tiger Reserves in India are as follows:

SNo.	State/UT	Name Of Tiger Reserve	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	2133.30
26	Madhya Pradesh	Sanjay-Dubri	1674.50
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
	Uttarakhand	Corbett	1288.31
48	Uttarakhand	Rajaji TR	1075.17
49	West Bengal	Sunderbans	2584.89
50	West Bengal	Buxa	757.90
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
54	Madhya Pradesh	Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve	1,414

54th Tiger Reserve Veerangana Durgavati

Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve is a new protected area for big cats in the state of Madhya Pradesh and the seventh in Madhya Pradesh and 54th in India has been established in state government. The core area of tiger reserve is 1,414 square kilometres, while the buffer area is 925.12 square kilometers.

Significance of India’s Tiger Reserves

India is home to 70 % of the world’s tiger and culture of India places huge importance to tigers. As a top predator in ecosystem, tigers are very important for the biodiversity and for diversity in the economy. Tigers habitat conservation and also protection can benefit variety of ecosystem functions which includes conservation of rivers and water supplies, reduction of soil erosion, and also increasing ecological services.

Threats to Tiger Conservation

One of the greatest threat is poaching of tigers, as tigers have high market value. Tigers are threatened and forced to migrate to cooler places as result of climate change, global warming as well as human atrocities. Natural calmities which include human encroachment on tiger habitats, expanding infrastructure, etc. threatened tiger habitats.

Schemes for Tiger Reserves in India

Important schemes for Tiger Reserves in India are:

Important Schemes for Tiger Reserve in India
Scheme	Objectives
Project Tiger	– Established in 1973 to support the preservation of tigers in India.
	– Provides federal funding to tiger range States for in-situ tiger conservation in selected tiger reserves.
	– Overseen by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA).
Tiger Census	– Conducted by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) and the Wildlife Institute of India (WII).
	– Assisted by state forest agencies and conservation NGOs.
	– Aims to estimate the tiger population in India through a four-year census cycle.
M-STrIPES	– Introduced in 2010, a software-based monitoring system for tiger reserves.
	– Monitoring System for Tigers – Intensive Protection and Ecological Status (M-STrIPES) enhances patrolling and oversight.
	– Focuses on the conservation of critically endangered Bengal tigers.
St. Petersburg Declaration on Tiger Conservation	– Declared during the St. Petersburg Tiger Summit in 2010.
	– Committed by 13 nations, including India, to protect tigers worldwide and double their population in the wild.
	– TX2 chosen as the initiative’s motto, representing the goal of doubling the global tiger population by 2022.

Top 5 Tiger Reserves in India

Name	Characteristics
Nagarjunsagar Srisailam Tiger Reserve	1. Area covered is 3296.31 square kilometer. 2. It is situated in Andhra Pradesh and Telengana. 3. It is one of the largest tiger reserves in India.
Manas National Park	1. Area covered is 3150.92 square kilometer. 2. It is situated in the foothills of Himalayas in Assam. 3. Prestigious titles for World Heritage Site, Tiger Reserve, Elephant Reserve etc.
Melghat Tiger Reserve	1. Area covered is 2768.52 square kilometer. 2. It is located in the Govilgarh hills of Maharashtra. 3. Catchment area for 5 major rivers.
Simlipal National Park	1. Area covered in 2750 square kilometer. 2. It is situated in Odisha’s district of Mayurbhanj. 3. Habitat for Royal Bengal Tigers.
Amrabad Tiger Reserve	1. Area covered is 2611.39 square kilometer. 2. Situated in Nallamala Hills of Telangana. 3. Wildlife includes Bengal tiger, leopard, rusty spotted cat, Indian Rock Python etc.

Importance of Tiger Reserves in India

Some important importance of tiger reserves in India include:

Biodiversity Conservation

Tiger reserves helps in protection of wide range of tigers and other species in the habitats. By ensuring the survival of tiger populations, India’s Tiger Reserves would help in preservation of the entire ecosystem biodiversity including flora and fauna.

Ecosystem Balance

Tigers helps in creation of balance for regulation of prey population and also control their numbers, for prevention of overgrazing and also maintain an equilibrium in ecosystem.

Soil Erosion Prevention

Dense vegetation and root systems which are found in tiger habitats help in prevention of soil erosion and also binds the soil, reducing risk of landslides.

Water Resource Management

Tiger reserves play an important role in water resource management an contribute to rivers and resources. They act as natural sponges, absorption of rainwater and ensure steady flow of rivers.

Tiger Conservation Foundation (TCF)

Tiger Conservation is shared between federal government and state government for coordinated conservation of tigers. Government of India has launched a number of works in the area of concern and appropriate adjustments have been made in terms of institutes.

Section 38X of the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972, State Government must create a Tiger Conservation Foundation (TCF) for tiger reserve which are located within state in order for facilitation and also support the management of tiger reserves for conservation of tigers and also is associated with biodiversity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the 54th Tiger Reserve in India?

Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve of Madhya Pradesh is the 54th Tiger Reserve in India.

Which is the 53rd Tiger Reserve in India?

The 53rd Tiger Reserve was Ranipur Wildlife Sanctuary of Uttar Pradesh and is the state’s third tiger reserve.

How many tiger reserves are there in India?

There are 53 tiger reserves in India and the 54th one is added as Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve of Madhya Pradesh.

Which is the first Tiger Reserve in India?

The first Tiger Reserve in India was Jim Corbett Tiger Reserve in 1936.

Which tiger has the highest tiger in India?

Highest tiger in India is in Madhya Pradesh.