Complete List of Tiger Reserves in India (58 Reserves, Updated 2025)
What is a Tiger Reserve? 🐅
A Tiger Reserve is a protected area designated for the conservation of the Bengal tiger and its habitat. These reserves were established under Project Tiger, a centrally sponsored scheme launched by the Government of India in 1973 to halt the decline of the tiger population. Each reserve operates on a core/buffer strategy. The core area is a strictly protected zone, and the surrounding buffer zone allows for conservation-oriented land use. The entire network is governed by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA).
As of October 2025, India is home to 58 Tiger Reserves, which are critical to the global effort to save this iconic species.
Tiger Reserves in Andhra Pradesh
Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve (1983)
Tiger Reserves in Arunachal Pradesh
Namdapha Tiger Reserve (1983)
Pakke (Pakhui) Tiger Reserve (2002)
Kamlang Tiger Reserve (2016)
Tiger Reserves in Assam
Manas Tiger Reserve (1973)
Nameri Tiger Reserve (2003)
Kaziranga Tiger Reserve (2007)
Orang Tiger Reserve (2016)
Tiger Reserves in Bihar
Valmiki Tiger Reserve (1989)
Tiger Reserves in Chhattisgarh
Indravati Tiger Reserve (1982)
Udanti-Sitanadi Tiger Reserve (2009)
Achanakmar Tiger Reserve (2008)
Guru Ghasidas-Sanjay (Tamor Pingla) Tiger Reserve (2023)
Tiger Reserves in Jharkhand
Palamau Tiger Reserve (1974)
Tiger Reserves in Karnataka
Bandipur Tiger Reserve (1973)
Bhadra Tiger Reserve (1998)
Nagarhole Tiger Reserve (1999)
Kali (Anshi Dandeli) Tiger Reserve (2007)
Biligiri Ranganatha Temple (BRT) Tiger Reserve (2011)
Tiger Reserves in Kerala
Periyar Tiger Reserve (1978)
Parambikulam Tiger Reserve (2010)
Tiger Reserves in Madhya Pradesh
With 8 reserves, Madhya Pradesh has the highest number of Tiger Reserves in India.
Kanha Tiger Reserve (1973)
Pench Tiger Reserve (1992)
Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve (1993)
Panna Tiger Reserve (1994)
Satpura Tiger Reserve (2000)
Sanjay Dubri Tiger Reserve (2008)
Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve (2023)
Ratapani Tiger Reserve (2024)
Madhav Tiger Reserve (2025)
Tiger Reserves in Maharashtra
Melghat Tiger Reserve (1974)
Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (1993)
Pench Tiger Reserve (1999)
Sahyadri Tiger Reserve (2008)
Nawegaon-Nagzira Tiger Reserve (2013)
Bor Tiger Reserve (2014)
Tiger Reserves in Mizoram
Dampa Tiger Reserve (1994)
Tiger Reserves in Odisha
Simlipal Tiger Reserve (1973)
Satkosia Tiger Reserve (2007)
Tiger Reserves in Rajasthan
Ranthambore Tiger Reserve (1973)
Sariska Tiger Reserve (1978)
Mukundra Hills (Darrah) Tiger Reserve (2013)
Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve (2022)
Dholpur-Karauli Tiger Reserve (2023)
Tiger Reserves in Tamil Nadu
Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve (1988)
Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (2007)
Anamalai Tiger Reserve (2008)
Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve (2013)
Srivilliputhur Megamalai Tiger Reserve (2021)
Tiger Reserves in Telangana
Kawal Tiger Reserve (2012)
Amrabad Tiger Reserve (2014)
Tiger Reserves in Uttar Pradesh
Dudhwa Tiger Reserve (1987)
Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (2014)
Ranipur Tiger Reserve (2022)
Tiger Reserves in Uttarakhand
Corbett Tiger Reserve (1973)
Rajaji Tiger Reserve (2015)
Tiger Reserves in West Bengal
Sunderbans Tiger Reserve (1973)
Buxa Tiger Reserve (1982)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 🤔
Q1: How many Tiger Reserves are in India as of October 2025?
As of October 2025, there are a total of 58 Tiger Reserves in India.
Q2: Which state has the highest number of Tiger Reserves?
Madhya Pradesh has the highest number of Tiger Reserves, with a total of 8.
Q3: Which is the largest Tiger Reserve in India?
Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve, spanning Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, is the largest Tiger Reserve in India by area.
Q4: What are the newest Tiger Reserves in India?
The latest additions are Ratapani (2024) and Madhav (2025) in Madhya Pradesh, following Dholpur-Karauli (Rajasthan), Veerangana Durgavati (MP), and Guru Ghasidas (Chhattisgarh) which were designated in 2023.
Q5: Which were the first Tiger Reserves in India?
The first nine Tiger Reserves declared in 1973-74 under Project Tiger were Bandipur, Corbett, Kanha, Manas, Melghat, Palamau, Ranthambore, Simlipal, and Sunderbans.