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# Complete List of 58 Tiger Reserves in India 2025 - State-wise Distribution & Conservation Details

- 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

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