India, with its rich biodiversity, is home to the majestic Bengal tiger – symbolic of strength, grace and the delicate balance of ecosystems. Recognizing the urgent need for their conservation, the country has established several Tiger Reserves, dedicated to the protection and preservation of these iconic big cats. These reserves serve not only as crucial habitats for tigers but also as centers for biodiversity conservation.
The Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve stands as the largest tiger reserve in India, sprawling across five districts: Nandyal, Prakasam, Palnadu, Naglonda and Mahub Nagar. Encompassing a vast expanse of 3,728 square kilometers, with a core area spanning 1,200 square kilometers, this reserve is a haven for wildlife within the Nallamala forest area. Its significance extends beyond its role as a tiger habitat, drawing visitors with the allure of Srisailam’s reservoirs and temples, making it a major attraction for both tourists and pilgrims. The reserve represents a vital stronghold for conservation efforts, encapsulating the magnificence of India’s diverse ecosystems.
Nagarjunsagar Srisailam Tiger Reserve, the largest tiger reserve in India, is situated in Andhra Pradesh with an area of 2,595.74 square km, followed by Amrabad Tiger Reserve and Namdapha Tiger Reserve and Sunderbans Tiger Reserve.
Here is the list of largest tiger reserve in India:
| Largest Tiger Reserve in India | |||
| S. No. | Tige Reserve | State | Area |
| 1. | Nagarjunsagar Srisailam Tiger Reserve | Andhra Pradesh | 2,595.74 sq. km |
| 2. | Amrabad Tiger Reserve | Telangana | 2,166.37 sq. km |
| 3. | Namdapha Tiger Reserve | Arunachal Pradesh | 1,807 sq. km |
| 4. | Sundarban Tiger Reserve | West Bengal | 1,699.62 sq. km |
| 5. | Melghat Tiger Reserve | Maharashtra | 1,500.49 sq. km |
| 6. | Satpura Tiger Reserve | Madhya Pradesh | 1339.36 sq. km |
| 7. | Indravati Tiger Reserve | Chhattisgarh | 1258.37 sq. km |
Location: Andhra Pradesh
Area: 2,595.74 sq. km
The Nagarjunsagar Srisailam Tiger Reserve, sprawling across 2,595.74 sq. km over five districts, is India’s largest tiger reserve. Encompassing a core area of 1,200 sq. km within the Nallamala forest, it captivates visitors with the allure of Srisailam’s reservoirs and temples, making it a prime destination for tourists and pilgrims alike.
Location: Telangana
Area: 2,166.37 sq. km
Amrabad Tiger Reserve, sprawling across 2,166.37 sq. km in the state of Telangana, stands as the second largest tiger reserve of India. The Amrabad Tiger Reserve of Telangana witnessed the tiger population of 12 in the year 2023, making it a prime destination for tourists.
Location: Arunachal Pradesh
Area: 1,807 sq. km
Namdapha Tiger Reserve, established in 1983, sprawls across 1,985 sq. km in Arunachal Pradesh, Northeast India. A biodiversity hotspot in the Eastern Himalayas, it boasts over 1,100 floral and 1,400 faunal species. Home to the northernmost lowland evergreen rainforests globally at 27 degree N latitude, the park features extensive dipterocarp forests within the Mizoram-Manipur-Kachin rainforests ecoregion.
Location: West Bengal
Area: 1,699.62 sq. km
Sundarbans National Park in West Bengal, India, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a crucial biosphere reserve and tiger habitat on the Ganges Delta. Its dense mangrove forests shelter Bengal tigers, diverse birdlife and salt-water crocodiles. Declared a national park in 1984, it holds Ramsar site status since 2019.
Location: Maharashtra
Area: 1,500.49 sq. km
Melghta Tiger Reserve, established in 1973 under Project Tiger, in Maharashtra’s Amravati district, was among the first nine tiger reserves in India. The Melghat Wildlife Sanctuary, declared in 1985, is traversed by the Tapti River, shaping the reserve’s northern boundary alongside the Gawilghur ridge of the Satpura Range.
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Nagarjunsagar Srisailam Tiger Reserve, the largest tiger reserve in India, is situated in Andhra Pradesh with an area of 2,595.74 square km.
Amrabad Tiger Reserve, sprawling across 2,166.37 sq. km in the state of Telangana, stands as the second largest tiger reserve of India.
The top-5 largest tiger reserves in India are - Nagarjunsagar Srisailam Tiger Reserve, Amrabad Tiger Reserve, Namdapha Tiger Reserve, Sundarbans Tiger Reserve and Melghat Tiger Reserve.
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