Tiger Reserves of India
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There are 39 tiger
reserves in India
(6-21-2011) which are governed by Project Tiger
which is administered by the National Tiger Conservation Authority
. There were an additional six proposed and seven approved in principle reserves that are not yet declared.
Bengal tiger
s in India
. The tigers are maintained for their scientific, economic, aesthetic, cultural and ecological values and to preserve for all time areas of biological importance as a national heritage for the benefit, education and enjoyment of the people”.
The largest Tiger Reserve is the 3568 km² (1,377.6 sq mi) Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve of Andhra Pradesh.
The 2010 National Tiger Assessment estimated the total population of tigers in India as 1,706. This exhaustive study indicated that better protected tiger source sites, especially tiger reserves, have maintained viable tiger populations, however, the area occupied by tigers outside protected areas has decreased considerably. This demonstrates the need for securing corridors
for tigers to move between source sites. The existing tiger reserves represent around one-third of India's high density forest area.
Bengal Tiger
The Bengal tiger is a tiger subspecies native to the Indian subcontinent that in 2010 has been classified as endangered by IUCN...
reserves in India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
(6-21-2011) which are governed by Project Tiger
Project Tiger
Project Tiger was launched in 1972 in India. The project aims at ensuring a viable population of tigers in their natural habitats and preserving areas of biological importance as a natural heritage for the people. The selection of areas for the reserves represented as close as possible the...
which is administered by the National Tiger Conservation Authority
National Tiger Conservation Authority
The National Tiger Conservation Authority was established in December 2005 following a recommendation of the Tiger Task Force, constituted by the Prime Minister of India for reorganized management of Project Tiger...
. There were an additional six proposed and seven approved in principle reserves that are not yet declared.
Goals
The 53547 km² (20,674.6 sq mi) of declared reserves are operated by state forestry departments “to ensure maintenance of viable populations of the conservation dependentConservation Dependent
Conservation Dependent was an IUCN category assigned to species or lower taxa which were dependent on conservation efforts to prevent the taxon becoming threatened with extinction...
Bengal tiger
Bengal Tiger
The Bengal tiger is a tiger subspecies native to the Indian subcontinent that in 2010 has been classified as endangered by IUCN...
s in India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. The tigers are maintained for their scientific, economic, aesthetic, cultural and ecological values and to preserve for all time areas of biological importance as a national heritage for the benefit, education and enjoyment of the people”.
The largest Tiger Reserve is the 3568 km² (1,377.6 sq mi) Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve of Andhra Pradesh.
Population assessment
The landmark 2008 report, Status of the Tigers, Co-predators, and Prey in India, published by the National Tiger Conservation Authority, estimated only 1411 adult tigers in existence in India (plus uncensused tigers in the Sundarbans).The 2010 National Tiger Assessment estimated the total population of tigers in India as 1,706. This exhaustive study indicated that better protected tiger source sites, especially tiger reserves, have maintained viable tiger populations, however, the area occupied by tigers outside protected areas has decreased considerably. This demonstrates the need for securing corridors
Wildlife corridor
A wildlife corridor or green corridor is an area of habitat connecting wildlife populations separated by human activities . This allows an exchange of individuals between populations, which may help prevent the negative effects of inbreeding and reduced genetic diversity that often occur within...
for tigers to move between source sites. The existing tiger reserves represent around one-third of India's high density forest area.
Management effectiveness
From June, 2010 to July, 2011 the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) in partnership with the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) under took an independent Management Effectiveness Evaluation (MEE) of all 39 tiger reserves in the country. The category-wise outcome of MEE Process is summarized as follows: Very Good: Annamalai, Bandhavgarh, Bandipur, Bhadra, Dandeli-Anshi, Kalakad-Mundanthurai, Kanha, Kaziranga, Mudumalai, Parambikulam, Pench (Madhya Pradesh), Periyar, Satpura and Sundarbans; Good: Buxa, Corbett, Dampa, Dudhwa, Manas, Melghat, Nagarhole, Pakke, Pench (Maharashtra), Ranthambhore and Tadoba-Andhari; Satisfactory: Achanakmar, Nameri, Namdapha, Sanjay, Sayadari and Valmiki; Poor: Satkosia.List of Tiger Reserves in India
| State | Tiger Reserves | Year Estd. | # | Total Area (km2) | Management status | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assam Assam Assam , also, rarely, Assam Valley and formerly the Assam Province , is a northeastern state of India and is one of the most culturally and geographically distinct regions of the country... |
Kaziranga Tiger Reserve | 2006 | 32 | 859 | very good | Good tiger density |
| Assam Assam Assam , also, rarely, Assam Valley and formerly the Assam Province , is a northeastern state of India and is one of the most culturally and geographically distinct regions of the country... |
Manas Tiger Reserve | 1973-74 | 4 | 2840 | good | Poor tiger density, Recovering from prolonged disturbance due to Bodo Bodo Liberation Tigers Force Bodo Liberation Tigers Force , also called Bodo Liberation Tigers , was an armed group operating in the Bodo dominated regions of Assam which demanded a separate state for the Bodos to be carved out of Assam... unrest |
| Assam Assam Assam , also, rarely, Assam Valley and formerly the Assam Province , is a northeastern state of India and is one of the most culturally and geographically distinct regions of the country... |
Nameri Tiger Reserve | 1999–2000 | 27 | 344 | satisfactory | Encroachment and tree cutting by locals |
| Arunachal Pradesh Arunachal Pradesh Arunachal Pradesh is a state of India, located in the far northeast. It borders the states of Assam and Nagaland to the south, and shares international borders with Burma in the east, Bhutan in the west, and the People's Republic of China in the north. The majority of the territory is claimed by... |
Namdapha Tiger Reserve | 1982-83 | 15 | 1985 | satisfactory | Low tiger density, Extremism , encroachment by Lisus |
| Arunachal Pradesh Arunachal Pradesh Arunachal Pradesh is a state of India, located in the far northeast. It borders the states of Assam and Nagaland to the south, and shares international borders with Burma in the east, Bhutan in the west, and the People's Republic of China in the north. The majority of the territory is claimed by... |
Pakhui Tiger Reserve | 1999–2000 | 26 | 862 | good | Good tiger density |
| Andhra Pradesh Andhra Pradesh Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third... |
Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve | 1982-83 | 14 | 3568 | poor | Low tiger density Left wing extremism (Naxalite Naxalite The word Naxal, Naxalite or Naksalvadi is a generic term used to refer to various militant Communist groups operating in different parts of India under different organizational envelopes... ) |
| Bihar Bihar Bihar is a state in eastern India. It is the 12th largest state in terms of geographical size at and 3rd largest by population. Almost 58% of Biharis are below the age of 25, which is the highest proportion in India.... |
Valmiki Tiger Reserve | 1989-90 | 18 | 840 | satisfactory | Low tiger density extremism |
| Chhattisgarh Chhattisgarh Chhattisgarh is a state in Central India, formed when the 16 Chhattisgarhi-speaking South-Eastern districts of Madhya Pradesh gained separate statehood on 1 November 2000.... |
Indravati Tiger Reserve | 1982-83 | 13 | 2799 | poor | Severely affected by Naxalite Naxalite The word Naxal, Naxalite or Naksalvadi is a generic term used to refer to various militant Communist groups operating in different parts of India under different organizational envelopes... s, Out of bounds |
| Chhattisgarh Chhattisgarh Chhattisgarh is a state in Central India, formed when the 16 Chhattisgarhi-speaking South-Eastern districts of Madhya Pradesh gained separate statehood on 1 November 2000.... |
Guru Ghasidas National Park | 2010 (pro) | 51 | 2899 | satisfactory | Separated from Sanjay National Park Sanjay National Park The Sanjay National Park is located in the Sidhi District of Madhya Pradesh state in India. It it a part of the Sanjay-Dubri Tiger Reserve. The park covers 466.7 km2.-Wildlife:... in Madhya Pradesh Madhya Pradesh Madhya Pradesh , often called the Heart of India, is a state in central India. Its capital is Bhopal and Indore is the largest city.... |
| Jharkhand Jharkhand Jharkhand is a state in eastern India. It was carved out of the southern part of Bihar on 15 November 2000. Jharkhand shares its border with the states of Bihar to the north, Uttar Pradesh and Chhattisgarh to the west, Orissa to the south, and West Bengal to the east... |
Palamau Tiger Reserve | 1973-74 | 6 | 1026 | Poor | Low tiger density, Left wing extremism |
| Karnataka Karnataka Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava... |
Bandipur Tiger Reserve | 1973-74 | 1 | 866 | very good | Good tiger density |
| Karnataka Karnataka Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava... |
Nagarhole (extension) Tiger Reserve | 1999–2000 | 37 | 643 | good | Good tiger density |
| Karnataka Karnataka Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava... |
Bhadra Tiger Reserve | 1998-99 | 24 | 492 | very good | Low tiger density |
| Kerala Kerala or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions.... |
Periyar Tiger Reserve | 1978-79 | 10 | 925 | very good | There are an estimated 53 tigers(2010) in the reserve. |
| Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu is one of the 28 states of India. Its capital and largest city is Chennai. Tamil Nadu lies in the southernmost part of the Indian Peninsula and is bordered by the union territory of Pondicherry, and the states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh... / Kerala Kerala or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions.... |
Annamalai Tiger Reserve | 2008-09 | 29 | 1019 | very good | Moderate tiger density |
| Madhya Pradesh Madhya Pradesh Madhya Pradesh , often called the Heart of India, is a state in central India. Its capital is Bhopal and Indore is the largest city.... |
Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve | 1993-94 | 21 | 1162 | very good | Good tiger density |
| Madhya Pradesh Madhya Pradesh Madhya Pradesh , often called the Heart of India, is a state in central India. Its capital is Bhopal and Indore is the largest city.... |
Bori-Satpura Tiger Reserve | 1999–2000 | 28 | 1486 | very good | Poor tiger density |
| Madhya Pradesh Madhya Pradesh Madhya Pradesh , often called the Heart of India, is a state in central India. Its capital is Bhopal and Indore is the largest city.... |
Kanha Tiger Reserve | 1973-74 | 3 | 1945 | very good | Good tiger density |
| Madhya Pradesh Madhya Pradesh Madhya Pradesh , often called the Heart of India, is a state in central India. Its capital is Bhopal and Indore is the largest city.... |
Panna Tiger Reserve | 1994-95 | 22 | 542 | poor | Recovering from local extinction of tiger due to poaching. Dacoit infestation. |
| Madhya Pradesh Madhya Pradesh Madhya Pradesh , often called the Heart of India, is a state in central India. Its capital is Bhopal and Indore is the largest city.... |
Pench Tiger Reserve Pench Tiger Reserve The Pench Tiger Reserve is located in the Seoni and Chhindwara districts, southern Madhya Pradesh, central India.-Introduction:The Reserve gets its name from the Pench River that flows through it, North to South, covering a distance of about 74 km through the Reserve... |
1992-93 | 19 | 758 | very good | Good tiger density |
| Maharashtra Maharashtra Maharashtra is a state located in India. It is the second most populous after Uttar Pradesh and third largest state by area in India... |
Melghat Tiger Reserve | 1973-74 | 5 | 1677 | good | Low tiger density |
| Maharashtra Maharashtra Maharashtra is a state located in India. It is the second most populous after Uttar Pradesh and third largest state by area in India... |
Pench Tiger Reserve Pench Tiger Reserve The Pench Tiger Reserve is located in the Seoni and Chhindwara districts, southern Madhya Pradesh, central India.-Introduction:The Reserve gets its name from the Pench River that flows through it, North to South, covering a distance of about 74 km through the Reserve... |
1998-99 | 25 | 257 | good | Moderate tiger density |
| Maharashtra Maharashtra Maharashtra is a state located in India. It is the second most populous after Uttar Pradesh and third largest state by area in India... |
Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve | 1993-94 | 20 | 620 | good | Moderate tiger density, High rate of man tiger conflicts |
| Maharashtra Maharashtra Maharashtra is a state located in India. It is the second most populous after Uttar Pradesh and third largest state by area in India... |
Sahyadri Tiger Reservehttp://bigcatrescue.blogspot.com/2008/05/sahyadri-is-now-tiger-reserve.html | 2008 | 39 | 569 | satisfactory | 9 tigers (2007) |
| Mizoram Mizoram Mizoram is one of the Seven Sister States in North Eastern India, sharing borders with the states of Tripura, Assam, Manipur and with the neighbouring countries of Bangladesh and Burma. Mizoram became the 23rd state of India on 20 February 1987. Its capital is Aizawl. Mizoram is located in the... |
Dampa Tiger Reserve Dampa Tiger Reserve Dampa Tiger Reserve, the largest wildlife sanctuary in Mizoram, was notified in 1985 and declared a Tiger Reserve in 1944. It is situated in the western part of Mizoram state, on the international border with Bangladesh about 127 km from Aizawl. It covers an area of approximately... |
1994-95 | 23 | 5 00 | good | Low tiger density due to ecological reasons |
| Orissa Orissa Orissa , officially Odisha since Nov 2011, is a state of India, located on the east coast of India, by the Bay of Bengal. It is the modern name of the ancient nation of Kalinga, which was invaded by the Maurya Emperor Ashoka in 261 BC. The modern state of Orissa was established on 1 April... |
Simlipal Tiger Reserve | 1973-74 | 8 | 2750 | poor | Iow tiger density, Left wing extremism |
| Rajasthan Rajasthan Rājasthān the land of Rajasthanis, , is the largest state of the Republic of India by area. It is located in the northwest of India. It encompasses most of the area of the large, inhospitable Great Indian Desert , which has an edge paralleling the Sutlej-Indus river valley along its border with... |
Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve Ranthambore National Park Ranthambore National Park or Ranthambhore National Park or simply Ranthambhore is one of the largest national parks in northern India. It is situated in Sawai Madhopur district of southeastern Rajasthan, about 180 km south east of Jaipur, which is also the nearest airport... |
1973-74 | 7 | 1334 | good | Good tiger density |
| Rajasthan Rajasthan Rājasthān the land of Rajasthanis, , is the largest state of the Republic of India by area. It is located in the northwest of India. It encompasses most of the area of the large, inhospitable Great Indian Desert , which has an edge paralleling the Sutlej-Indus river valley along its border with... |
Sariska Tiger Reserve Sariska Tiger Reserve The Sariska Tiger Reserve is a national park in India located in the Alwar district of the state of Rajasthan. The topography of Sariska supports scrub-thorn arid forests, dry deciduous forests, rocks and grasses. This area was a hunting preserve of the erstwhile Alwar state and it was declared a... |
1978-79 | 11 | 866 | poor | Recovering from local extinction of tiger due to poaching |
| Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu is one of the 28 states of India. Its capital and largest city is Chennai. Tamil Nadu lies in the southernmost part of the Indian Peninsula and is bordered by the union territory of Pondicherry, and the states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh... |
Kalakad-Mundathurai Tiger Reserve | 1988-89 | 17 | 800 | very good | Low tiger density due to ecological reasons |
| Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu is one of the 28 states of India. Its capital and largest city is Chennai. Tamil Nadu lies in the southernmost part of the Indian Peninsula and is bordered by the union territory of Pondicherry, and the states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh... |
Mudumalai National Park Mudumalai National Park The Mudumalai National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary Tamil:முதுமலை வனவிலங்கு காப்பகம், now also declared a Tiger Reserve, lies on the northwestern side of the Nilgiri Hills , in Nilgiri District, about north-west of Coimbatore in the westernmost part of Tamil Nadu, on the interstate boundaries with... |
2007 | 36 | 321 | very good | Moderate tiger density |
| Kerala Kerala or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions.... |
Parambikulam Tiger Reserve Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary is a 285 km² Protected area in Chittur taluk in Palakkad district of Kerala state, South India. Established in 1973, it is in the Sungam range of hills between the Anaimalai Hills and Nelliampathy Hills.,, The Western Ghats, Anamalai Sub-Cluster, including all... |
2010 | 38 | 391 | very good | Moderate tiger density |
| Uttar Pradesh Uttar Pradesh Uttar Pradesh abbreviation U.P. , is a state located in the northern part of India. With a population of over 200 million people, it is India's most populous state, as well as the world's most populous sub-national entity... |
Dudhwa Tiger Reserve Dudhwa Tiger Reserve The Dudhwa Tiger Reserve consists of the Dudhwa National Park, the Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary and the Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh, India and is located in the alluvial plain, the doab of the Mohana and Suheli rivers.... |
1987-88 | 16 | 811 | good | Good tiger density, Poaching along borders |
| Uttarakhand Uttarakhand Uttarakhand , formerly Uttaranchal, is a state in the northern part of India. It is often referred to as the Land of Gods due to the many holy Hindu temples and cities found throughout the state, some of which are among Hinduism's most spiritual and auspicious places of pilgrimage and worship... |
Corbett Tiger Reserve | 1973-74 | 2 | 1316 | good | Good tiger density |
| West Bengal West Bengal West Bengal is a state in the eastern region of India and is the nation's fourth-most populous. It is also the seventh-most populous sub-national entity in the world, with over 91 million inhabitants. A major agricultural producer, West Bengal is the sixth-largest contributor to India's GDP... |
Buxa Tiger Reserve Buxa Tiger Reserve The Buxa National Park is a national park located in West Bengal, India, in the Buxa hills of the southern hilly area of Bhutan. Located inside the national park is the 760 km² Buxa Tiger Reserve. Animals found in the park include, the tiger, civet and red jungle fowl.-Location:Buxa Tiger... |
1982-83 | 12 | 759 | good | Low tiger density offences by jobless tea plantation workers |
| West Bengal West Bengal West Bengal is a state in the eastern region of India and is the nation's fourth-most populous. It is also the seventh-most populous sub-national entity in the world, with over 91 million inhabitants. A major agricultural producer, West Bengal is the sixth-largest contributor to India's GDP... |
Sunderbans Tiger Reserve | 1973-74 | 9 | 2585 | very good | Good tiger density |
| Chhattisgarh Chhattisgarh Chhattisgarh is a state in Central India, formed when the 16 Chhattisgarhi-speaking South-Eastern districts of Madhya Pradesh gained separate statehood on 1 November 2000.... |
Udanti & Sitanadi Tiger Reserve | 2008-09 | 30 | 1580 | poor | Low tiger density |
| Orissa Orissa Orissa , officially Odisha since Nov 2011, is a state of India, located on the east coast of India, by the Bay of Bengal. It is the modern name of the ancient nation of Kalinga, which was invaded by the Maurya Emperor Ashoka in 261 BC. The modern state of Orissa was established on 1 April... |
Satkosia Tiger Reserve | 2007 | 31 | 988 | poor | Low tiger density |
| Chhattisgarh Chhattisgarh Chhattisgarh is a state in Central India, formed when the 16 Chhattisgarhi-speaking South-Eastern districts of Madhya Pradesh gained separate statehood on 1 November 2000.... |
Achanakmar Tiger Reserve Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife park in Chhattisgarh, India. The sanctuary houses a number of endangered animal species, including leopards, Bengal tigers, and wild bison.... http://pib.nic.in/release/release.asp?relid=44799 |
2008 | 33 | 963 | satisfactory | Low tiger density |
| Karnataka Karnataka Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava... |
Dandeli Dandeli Dandeli [ Kannada:ದಾಂಡೇಲಿ ] is a town in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka in North Karnataka, India in the Western Ghats, near Goa. It is best known for its wildlife sanctuary, tourism, industry and as an educational hub.... -Anashi Anshi National Park Anshi National Park is located in Uttara Kannada district, in the Indian state of Karnataka, bordering the state of Goa... Tiger Reserve |
2007 | 34 | 875 | satisfactory | Low tiger density |
| Madhya Pradesh Madhya Pradesh Madhya Pradesh , often called the Heart of India, is a state in central India. Its capital is Bhopal and Indore is the largest city.... |
Sanjay Dubri Tiger Reserve | 2008 | 35 | 831 | poor | Very low tiger density |
| Karnataka Karnataka Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava... |
Bannerghatta tiger and lion reserve Bannerghatta National Park Bannerghatta National Park is situated 22 km south of Bangalore, Karnataka, India. The journey to the park takes nearly one and a half hours from Bangalore. This hilly place is the home for one of the richest natural, zoological reserves... |
1978 | 104 | zoo | not a Project Tiger reserve | |
| Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu is one of the 28 states of India. Its capital and largest city is Chennai. Tamil Nadu lies in the southernmost part of the Indian Peninsula and is bordered by the union territory of Pondicherry, and the states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh... |
Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve (Pro) | 2010 (pro) | 47 | 524 | 46 tigers (2010) | |
| Karnataka Karnataka Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava... |
Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple Wildlife Sanctuary | 2010 In-principle approval | 40 | 540 http://www.bio.umb.edu/documents/plos_atree_screenpdf.pdf | 17 tigers (2005) | |
| Karnataka | Kudremukh Tiger Reserve Kudremukh Kudremukh also spelled Kuduremukha is a mountain range in Chikkamagaluru district, in Karnataka, India. It is also the name of a small hill station town situated near the mountain, about 48 kilometers from Karkala and about 20 kilometers from Kalasa... |
2011 In-principle approval | 41 | 360 | 20 tigers (2010) | |
| Andhra Pradesh Andhra Pradesh Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third... |
Kawal Tiger Reserve | 2011 In-principle approval | 42 | 893 | 20 tigers (2010) | |
| Maharashtra Maharashtra Maharashtra is a state located in India. It is the second most populous after Uttar Pradesh and third largest state by area in India... |
Nagzira-Navegaon Tiger Reserve Navegaon National Park Navegaon National Park is a national park located in the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra, India.133.88 km².About 60% of the bird species found in this state can be seen in the National Park.... |
2011 (pro) | 48 | |||
| Maharashtra Maharashtra Maharashtra is a state located in India. It is the second most populous after Uttar Pradesh and third largest state by area in India... |
Bhor Tiger Reserve | 2011 pro) | 49 | |||
| Uttar Pradesh Uttar Pradesh Uttar Pradesh abbreviation U.P. , is a state located in the northern part of India. With a population of over 200 million people, it is India's most populous state, as well as the world's most populous sub-national entity... |
Pilibhit Tiger Reserve Pilibhit Tiger Reserve -Introduction:Pilibhit is one of the few well forested districts in Uttar Pradesh. According to an estimate of year 2004, Pilibhit district has over 800 km2 forests, constituting roughly 23 per cent of the district’s total area.... |
2010 In-principle approval | 43 | 1089 | ||
| Orissa Orissa Orissa , officially Odisha since Nov 2011, is a state of India, located on the east coast of India, by the Bay of Bengal. It is the modern name of the ancient nation of Kalinga, which was invaded by the Maurya Emperor Ashoka in 261 BC. The modern state of Orissa was established on 1 April... |
Sunabeda Tiger Reserve | 2010 In-principle approval | 44 | 856 | ||
| Madhya Pradesh Madhya Pradesh Madhya Pradesh , often called the Heart of India, is a state in central India. Its capital is Bhopal and Indore is the largest city.... |
Ratapani Tiger Reserve Ratapani Tiger Reserve The Ratapani Tiger Reserve, located in the Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh in central India, is one of the finest teak forests in the state and is a short drive away from the capital Bhopal. Previously a Wildlife Sanctuary since 1976, the government of India upgraded the Ratapani Wildlife... |
2010 In-principle approval | 45 | 674 | ||
| Goa Goa Goa , a former Portuguese colony, is India's smallest state by area and the fourth smallest by population. Located in South West India in the region known as the Konkan, it is bounded by the state of Maharashtra to the north, and by Karnataka to the east and south, while the Arabian Sea forms its... |
Mhadei Tiger Reserve Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary The Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area in the Indian state of Goa in the Western Ghats of South India. It is located in North Goa District, Sattari taluka near the town of Valpoi.... |
2011 (pro) | 52 | |||
| Uttar Pradesh Uttar Pradesh Uttar Pradesh abbreviation U.P. , is a state located in the northern part of India. With a population of over 200 million people, it is India's most populous state, as well as the world's most populous sub-national entity... |
Suhelwa Tiger Reserve | 2010 (pro) | 50 | |||
| Rajasthan Rajasthan Rājasthān the land of Rajasthanis, , is the largest state of the Republic of India by area. It is located in the northwest of India. It encompasses most of the area of the large, inhospitable Great Indian Desert , which has an edge paralleling the Sutlej-Indus river valley along its border with... |
Mukundara Hills Tiger Reserve | 2011 In-principle approval | 46 |