The Indian government is taking huge steps in conserving the tigers. The tiger reserves in India have been established and managed under the authority of called NTCA (National Tiger Conservation Authority). It's a statutory body that operates under the Ministry of Environment. The tiger reserves in India aim to save the tigers from hunting, poaching, and habitat loss.

It also helps in promoting the breeding the managing the human-tiger interactions by providing activities like jeep safaris in dense forests.Tigers play an essential role in the ecosystem as apex predators, aiding in the regulation of herbivore populations and thereby maintaining a vital equilibrium among prey, herbivores, and plant life.

One of the major/important projects of tiger reserves in India is Project Tiger. It was initiated by the Government of India in the year 1973.

There are 58 tiger reserves in India. It covers around 82000 km². By the year 2025, the projected tiger population in India is approximately 3,682 

 The purpose of establishing tiger reserves in India is to:

1. Safeguard and preserve the Tigers.

2. Enhance their numbers

3. Prevent them from facing extinction.

This article on tiger reserves in India will cover the new reserve, a state-wise list, a map, details from the Wildlife Protection Act, area-wise and year-wise rankings, tiger census data, and important facts. Candidates can download this PDF in both English and Hindi from the link below. For any queries, check the FAQ section given below.

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New Tiger Reserve in India - 56th, 57th, 58th Tiger Reserves in India

The last four updated tiger reserves are as follows:

• In 2024, Dholpur–Karauli Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan became the 55th Tiger Reserve in India, and the Guru Ghasidas Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve in Chhattisgarh became the 56th tiger reserve in India.

• Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh was the 54th Tiger Reserve in India.

• The Bhupender Yadav, India's environment minister, said that Ranipur Tiger Reserve in Uttar Pradesh has become the 53rd tiger reserve in India.`

• The Ratapani Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh is recognized as the 57^th Tiger Reserve in India.

• Madhav Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh has been designated as India's 58th tiger reserve

• The Ranipur Tiger Reserve in the Chitrakoot district is the fourth largest in the state after Dudhwa, Pilibhit, and Amangarh.

• He claimed that the new tiger reserve, which covers an area of 530 sq. km, would support our efforts to save tigers.

• The Ranipur Tiger Reserve, located only 150 miles from the Panna Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh, is home to tigers, leopards, sloth bears, sambar, spotted deer, chinkara, and many other birds and reptiles.

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Total 57 Tiger Reserves in India, State-wise

We have tabulated the 58 Tiger Reserves State wise in India 2025 for your reference.

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Tiger Reserves in India Map

Here we have attached the Indian map of Tiger Reserves for your easy access.

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Wildlife Protection Act

Here are a few points about the Wild Life Protection Act of 1972.

• The state government must accept the tiger conservation authority's recommendation before declaring a location a tiger reserve, according to subsection (1) of section 38V of the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972.

• The boundaries of a tiger reserve cannot be altered without the approval of the National Board for Wildlife and the National Tiger Conservation Authority's recommendation.

• No State Government may de-notify a tiger reserve unless it is in the general public's best interests and with the approval of the National Board for Wildlife and the National Tiger Conservation Authority.

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List of Tiger Reserves in India Area Wise

Here we have tabulated the Tiger Reserves in India 2025 with their core area, buffer area, and total area.

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Tiger Reserves Year Wise

In India, the Tiger Reserves have been organized in a tabular format by year, including the updated information for 2025 for your reference. Refer to the table below.

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Largest Tiger Reserve in India

As of now, the largest tiger reserve in India in 2025 is the Nagarjunsagar- Srisailam Tiger Reserve.

• It is located in Andhra Pradesh. The core area of the reserve is 3296.31 Sq Km.

• The Nallamala Hills make up the majority of the region. The reserve is home to the multifunctional reservoirs Srisailam and Nagarjunasagar.

• Numerous wild creatures, like the Bengal tiger, leopard, pangolin, Indian rock python, etc., call this area home.

Smallest Tiger Reserve In India 2025

Bor Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra is the smallest tiger reserve in India, spanning just 138.12 square kilometers. The Tiger Reserves were made to protect the endangered species – Tigers (National Animal of India).

How Many Tigers Are in India?

As per the Tiger Census 2018, the tiger population in India is estimated at 2,967. India is home to 80% of the Tigers in the world.

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Top 10 Tiger Reserves in India List Area Wise

Here we have listed the Top 10 Tiger Reserves in India.

Important Facts about Tiger Reserves in India 2025

Here are some important facts about the tiger reserves of India.

• Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam is the Largest tiger reserve in India, which is spread out over a total area of about 3296.31 sq km.

• Bandipur National Park in Karnataka was the first tiger reserve in India, established in 1973-74.

• The Uttar Pradesh (UP) cabinet, on September 27, 2022, approved the state’s fourth tiger reserve in the Ranipur Wildlife Sanctuary (RWS).

• Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam National Park has the largest area under “Critical Tiger Habitat” in India.

• Guru Ghasidas - Tamor Pingla and Ratapani tiger reserves were the newest Tiger Reserves formed in India.

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FAQs

Q. What is a Tiger Reserve?

A Tiger Reserve is a protected area dedicated to the conservation of tigers and their habitat. It typically includes a core area (with minimal human activity) and a buffer area (with limited human interaction).

Q. Which is the 1st Tiger Reserve in India?

The first tiger reserve in India was established in Karnataka and is called Bandipur National Park. It was created in 1973-74.

Q. Which is the Largest Tiger Reserve in India?

Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam is the Largest tiger reserve in India, 3296.31 sq km.

Q. Which is the 53rd Tiger Reserve in India?

The 53rd Tiger Reserve in India is the Ranipur Tiger Reserve of Uttar Pradesh.

Q. How many tiger reserves are there in India?

There are 57 tiger reserves in India as of December 3, 2024.

Q. Which tiger reserve has the highest tiger population?

As per the 2022 Tiger Census, Corbett Tiger Reserve in Uttarakhand has the highest number of tigers, which is around 260 tigers.

Q. Which are some well-known tiger reserves in India?

Jim Corbett (Uttarakhand), Ranthambore (Rajasthan), Bandhavgarh, Kanha, Pench (Madhya Pradesh), Sundarbans (West Bengal), Bandipur, Nagarhole (Karnataka), Periyar (Kerala)

Q. How does the government support tiger reserves?

Through schemes like Project Tiger, funding from the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), eco-development programs, and regular population monitoring.

Q. What is the current tiger population in India?

According to the 2022 tiger census, India has 3,167 tigers, which is over 75% of the global tiger population.