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Complete List of 58 Tiger Reserves in India 2025 - State-wise Distribution & Conservation Details
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AboutAbout this material
- India leads global tiger conservation with 58 Tiger Reserves covering 82,836.44 sq km across 18 states
- Home to 3,682 tigers (75% of world's wild tiger population) with annual growth rate of 6.1%
- Latest additions: Madhav Tiger Reserve (58th, 2025) and Ratapani Tiger Reserve (57th, 2024) in Madhya Pradesh
- Managed under Project Tiger (1973) by National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA)
- Largest: Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam (3,728 sq km) | Smallest: Bor Tiger Reserve (138.12 sq km)
- Madhya Pradesh leads with 9 reserves, followed by Maharashtra (6) and Karnataka (5)
- Each reserve comprises core area (Critical Tiger Habitat) and buffer zone for balanced ecosystem
- Reserves protect diverse habitats from tropical forests to wetlands, supporting biodiversity conservation
- Strategic locations across Western Ghats, Eastern Himalayas, Gangetic Plains, and Deccan Plateau
- Focus on anti-poaching, habitat restoration, human-wildlife conflict resolution, and community involvement
Key Statistics (2025)
- Total Tiger Reserves: 58
- States Covered: 18
- Total Area: 82,836.44 sq km (2.3% of India's land)
- Tiger Population: 3,682 (75% of global wild tigers)
- Annual Growth Rate: 6.1%
- First Reserve: Jim Corbett (1973)
- Newest Reserve: Madhav Tiger Reserve (March 2025)
🐅 Tiger Reserves in India 2025
Complete state-wise list of all 58 Tiger Reserves under Project Tiger, managed by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA)
- Total Tiger Reserves: 58
- States Covered: 18
- Tigers (2023 Census): 3,682
- Of World's Wild Tigers: 75%
Latest Updates:
Madhav Tiger Reserve (58th) declared in March 2025 | Ratapani Tiger Reserve (57th) declared in December 2024
State-wise Tiger Reserves Distribution
Comprehensive list of all tiger reserves across Indian states
| State | Tiger Reserve Name |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Nagarjunsagar Srisailam Tiger Reserve Largest |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Kamlang Tiger Reserve |
| Namdapha Tiger Reserve | |
| Pakke Tiger Reserve | |
| Assam | Kaziranga Tiger Reserve |
| Manas Tiger Reserve | |
| Nameri Tiger Reserve | |
| Orang Tiger Reserve | |
| Bihar | Valmiki Tiger Reserve |
| Chhattisgarh | Achanakmar Tiger Reserve |
| Indravati Tiger Reserve | |
| Udanti-Sitanadi Tiger Reserve | |
| Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve | |
| Jharkhand | Palamau Tiger Reserve |
| Karnataka | Bandipur Tiger Reserve |
| Bhadra Tiger Reserve | |
| Biligiri Ranganatha Temple Tiger Reserve | |
| Dandeli-Anshi (Kali) Tiger Reserve | |
| Nagarahole Tiger Reserve | |
| Kerala | Parambikulam Tiger Reserve |
| Periyar Tiger Reserve | |
| Madhya Pradesh | Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve |
| Kanha Tiger Reserve | |
| Panna Tiger Reserve | |
| Pench Tiger Reserve | |
| Sanjay-Dubri Tiger Reserve | |
| Satpura Tiger Reserve | |
| Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve | |
| Ratapani Tiger Reserve 2024 | |
| Madhav Tiger Reserve 2025 | |
| Maharashtra | Bor Tiger Reserve Smallest |
| Melghat Tiger Reserve | |
| Nawegaon-Nagzira Tiger Reserve | |
| Pench Tiger Reserve | |
| Sahyadri Tiger Reserve | |
| Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve | |
| Mizoram | Dampa Tiger Reserve |
| Odisha | Satkosia Tiger Reserve |
| Similipal Tiger Reserve | |
| Rajasthan | Mukandra Hills Tiger Reserve |
| Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve | |
| Ranthambore Tiger Reserve | |
| Sariska Tiger Reserve | |
| Dholpur-Karauli Tiger Reserve | |
| Tamil Nadu | Anamalai Tiger Reserve |
| Kalakad-Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve | |
| Mudumalai Tiger Reserve | |
| Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve | |
| Srivilliputhur Megamalai Tiger Reserve | |
| Telangana | Kawal Tiger Reserve |
| Uttar Pradesh | Dudhwa Tiger Reserve |
| Pilibhit Tiger Reserve | |
| Ranipur Tiger Reserve | |
| Amangarh Tiger Reserve | |
| Uttarakhand | Corbett Tiger Reserve |
| Rajaji Tiger Reserve | |
| West Bengal | Buxa Tiger Reserve |
| Sunderbans Tiger Reserve |
Project Tiger - Launched in 1973 | Managed by National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA)
India is home to 75% of the world's wild tiger population with a 6.1% annual growth rate
Total Area Covered: 82,836.44 sq km (2.3% of India's geographical area)
Data compiled from NTCA official sources and recent government announcements - Last updated: March 2025