Tiger Reserves
There are many tiger reserves in India which are governed by Project Tiger which is administered by the National Tiger Conservation Authority. India is home to 70 percent of tigers in the world.
Nagpur - Tiger Capital of India
The city of orange, ‘Nagpur is also known as the ‘Tiger Gateway of India’ or ‘Tiger Capital’ of India. There are 13 tiger reserves in this Vidharbha (including the Nagpur division of eastern) alone. The national parks around Nagpur include: Umred Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary, Pench National Park, Nagzira-Navegaon Tiger Reserve, Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve, Melghat Tiger Reserve and Bor Tiger Reserve. The Climatic condition of this forested region is very appropriate for tiger conservation.
List of Tiger Reserves in India
S. No. | State | Name of Tiger Reserve |
1 | Andhra Pradesh | Nagarjunsagar Srisailam |
2 | Arunachal Pradesh | Namdapha National Park |
3 | Arunachal Pradesh | Kamlang Tiger Reserve |
4 | Arunachal Pradesh | Pakke Tiger Reserve |
5 | Assam | Manas Tiger Reserve |
6 | Assam | Nameri National Park |
7 | Assam | Orang Tiger Reserve |
8 | Assam | Kaziranga National Park |
9 | Bihar | Valmiki National Park |
10 | Chhattisgarh | Udanti-Sitanadi Wildlife Sanctuary |
11 | Chhattisgarh | Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary |
12 | Chhattisgarh | Indravati Tiger Reserve |
13 | Jharkhand | Palamau Tiger Reserve |
14 | Karnataka | Bandipur Tiger Reserve |
15 | Karnataka | Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary |
16 | Karnataka | Dandeli-Anshi Tiger Reserve |
17 | Karnataka | Nagarahole National Park |
18 | Karnataka | Biligiri Ranganatha Temple Tiger reserve |
19 | Kerala | Periyar Tiger reserve |
20 | Kerala | Parambikulam Tiger reserve |
21 | Madhya Pradesh | Kanha Tiger reserve |
22 | Madhya Pradesh | Pench Tiger reserve |
23 | Madhya Pradesh | Bandhavgarh Tiger reserve |
24 | Madhya Pradesh | Panna Tiger reserve |
25 | Madhya Pradesh | Satpura Tiger reserve |
26 | Madhya Pradesh | Sanjay-Dubri Tiger reserve |
27 | Maharashtra | Melghat Tiger reserve |
28 | Maharashtra | Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve |
29 | Maharashtra | Pench Tiger Reserve |
30 | Maharashtra | Sahyadri Tiger Reserve |
31 | Maharashtra | Nagzira Tiger Reserve |
32 | Maharashtra | Bor Tiger Reserve |
33 | Mizoram | Dampa Tiger Reserve |
34 | Odisha | Similipal Tiger Reserve |
35 | Odisha | Satkosia Tiger Reserve |
36 | Rajasthan | Ranthambore Tiger Reserve |
37 | Rajasthan | Sariska Tiger Reserve |
38 | Rajasthan | Mukandra Hills Tiger Reserve |
39 | Tamil Nadu | Kalakad-Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve |
40 | Tamil Nadu | Anamalai Tiger Reserve (Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park) |
41 | Tamil Nadu | Mudumalai Tiger Reserve |
42 | Tamil Nadu | Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve |
43 | Telangana | Kawal Tiger Reserve |
44 | Telangana | Amrabad Tiger Reserve |
45 | Uttar Pradesh | Dudhwa Tiger Reserve |
46 | Uttar Pradesh | Pilibhit Tiger Reserve |
47 | Uttar Pradesh | Amangarh Tiger Reserve (buffer zone of Corbett Tiger Reserve) |
48 | Uttarakhand | Jim Corbett National Park |
49 | Uttarakhand | Rajaji Tiger Reserve |
50 | West Bengal | Sunderban National Park |
51 | West Bengal | Buxa Tiger Reserve |
Declining of Tiger Population
According to IUCN Red list, the tiger is listed as an endangered animal. The major threat faced by this species are Poaching, destruction of habitat, insufficient prey, etc. the tigers are killed for skins, bones and meat.
- Man - animal conflict
- Hunting, poaching and illegal trade
- Habitat and loss of prey species
Man - animal conflict
Due to the anthropogenic activities, the tiger population has lost its habitat. The loss of habitat resulted in the reduction of their prey species. They started coming out of the forest and come to the village in search of prey. Tiger those who came in search of its prey they attacked domestic animals, and human beings. In vengeance, tigers are often killed by angry human beings.
Hunting, illegal trade and poaching
Hunting of tigers is a huge issue faced by tiger population from the ancient time. Hunting stands as a symbol of status. The people used the bones, teeth of the tiger and used as jewelry also. This has been done for illegal trade also. The body parts of used for the medicinal purpose also. This has caused the utmost decline in tiger populations until the 1930s. Poaching is the next threat to the left over tiger population.
Anthropogenic Activities
The anthropogenic destructive activities have caused the devastation of habitat and prey species are the main long-term threats to the continuation of the declining tiger population in the country.
Different anthropogenic activities also pose a threat to the tiger. Man and animals are in competition for finding their own habitat. Tigers need large territories. Along with the habitat, tigers have also experienced a severe loss of prey species populations such as antelopes and deer. The man has acquired the forest land to human settlements and industrial activities. This has ultimately resulted in completed destruction of animal habitat. The same affected the climatic condition, harmony and poses threat to the existence of human beings. The Ken-Betwa River interlinking project which intends to irrigate the drought-hit Bundelkhand region has also a reason for declining the number of Tiger population in India. According to the wildlife experts, the Panna Tiger Reserve which located near this place will have a greater impact due to the project.