Tiger Reserves in India: Complete List of 53 Protected Areas (Updated Data)

The Bengal Tiger was officially declared India's national animal in 1973 following the launch of Project Tiger. Prior to this, the lion held the title. To combat the declining population of this endangered species as classified by the IUCN Red Data Book, the Indian government established a dedicated network of tiger reserves in 1973.

Tiger Reserves in India

India currently sustains approximately 80% of the world's wild tiger population. According to the Tiger Census Report 2022, the national tiger count increased to 3,682, up from 2,967 in 2018. Madhya Pradesh leads with 785 tigers, followed by Karnataka (563), Uttarakhand (560), and Maharashtra (444). Notably, many tigers reside outside protected core zones. Corbett National Park reported the highest concentration at 260 individuals, followed by Bandipur (150) and Nagarhole (141).

There are currently 53 tiger reserves in India. The Guru Ghasidas National Park in Chhattisgarh stands as the 53rd reserve, brought under the management of Project Tiger and the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA). Below is the comprehensive guide to these critical wildlife habitats.

List of Tiger Reserves in India

The list of 53 Tiger Reserves in India reflects ongoing conservation expansion. In 2022, the NTCA formally approved Guru Ghasidas National Park in Chhattisgarh, marking it as the state's 4th designated tiger reserve.

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

Top 10 Largest Tiger Reserves in India

1. Nagarjunsagar Srisailam (3296.31 sq.km.)

The Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve is one of the largest tiger reserves in India. It is spread over 5 districts across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, encompassing the rugged Nallamala Hills. Home to the Srisailam and Nagarjunasagar reservoirs, this habitat supports a diverse range of wildlife, including the Bengal tiger, leopards, pangolins, and Indian rock pythons.

2. Manas National Park (3150.92 sq.km.)

Nestled in the Himalayan foothills of Assam, Manas National Park is celebrated for its rare and endangered endemic wildlife. It holds multiple prestigious designations, including UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tiger Reserve, Elephant Reserve, Biosphere Reserve, and National Park. It serves as a refuge for the One-horned Rhinoceros, Asiatic Elephants, Indian Tigers, Clouded leopards, Hoolock Gibbons, and Barking Deer.

3. Melghat Tiger Reserve (2768.52 sq.km.)

Located on the Gavilgarh hills of the Satpura Range in Maharashtra, the Melghat Tiger Reserve is a prime habitat for tigers and a vital biodiversity repository. This crucial ecosystem also acts as the essential catchment area for five major rivers.

4. Similipal National Park (2750 sq.km.)

Simlipal National Park, situated in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district, is renowned for its great biodiversity and dense forest cover that offers a cool, refreshing ambience. Numerous picturesque waterfalls enhance the environment for the Royal Bengal Tiger population residing here.

5. Amrabad Tiger Reserve (2611.39 sq.km.)

The Amrabad Tiger Reserve in the Nallamala Hills of Telangana maintains a significant presence of the indigenous Chenchu tribe. This biodiversity hotspot supports over 70 mammal species, 300 bird varieties, and 600 plant species. Its fauna includes the Bengal Tiger, leopard, rusty-spotted cat, pangolin, Mugger Crocodiles, Indian Rock Python, and various avian species.

6. Sunderbans Tiger Reserve (2584.89 sq.km.)

The Sundarbans, the world's largest delta, straddles India and Bangladesh. Located in southern West Bengal, this region is famous for its dense Sundari trees and its thriving population of Royal Bengal tigers. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it remains a cornerstone of the Project Tiger conservation mission.

7. Dudhwa Tiger Reserve (2201.7748 sq.km.)

Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, positioned along the India-Nepal border in Uttar Pradesh, spans the Lakhimpur Kheri and Bahraich districts. Featuring expansive grasslands and wetlands, it is the only place in U.P. where both Tigers and Rhinos coexist, alongside elephants and diverse reptile species.

8. Satpura Tiger Reserve(2133.30 sq.km.)

The Satpura Tiger Reserve, located south of the Narmada River in Madhya Pradesh, is rich in biodiversity. It provides a sanctuary for wildlife such as the leopard, sambar, chital, Indian muntjac, nilgai, four-horned antelope, Chinkara, wild boar, sloth bear, and various species of flying squirrel.

9. Namdapha Tiger Reserve(2052.82 sq.km.)

Namdapha Tiger Reserve, located in Arunachal Pradesh's Changlang district, holds the unique distinction of being the only park in the world to host four feline big cat species: the Tiger, Leopard, Snow Leopard, and Clouded Leopard, alongside several smaller cat varieties.

10. Kanha Tiger Reserve (2051.79 Sq.km.)

Established on June 1, 1955, and declared a Tiger Reserve in 1973, Kanha Tiger Reserve spans the Mandla and Balaghat districts of Madhya Pradesh. It supports a significant population of Royal Bengal tigers, Indian leopards, sloth bears, barasingha, and Indian wild dogs.