List of Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh is known for its rich cultural heritage, vibrant festivals, historical fortresses, delicious cuisine, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, National Parks and Tiger Reserves. Recently, Madhav National Park was declared the 58th Tiger Reserve in India and the 9th Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh. With Madhav National Park becoming a tiger reserve, Madhya Pradesh has a total of nine tiger reserves, and the state has a prestigious status among the main destinations for wildlife enthusiasts.

Madhya Pradesh, located in the heart of India, truly embodies the nature of “incredible India”. According to the 2022 Tiger Census, the state’s title remains as the Tiger State of India, with a population of 785 tigers, surpassing the 563 tigers in Karnataka.

Madhya Pradesh Tiger Reserve List

s.no.

Tiger reserve

Tiger Reserve Notice Year

Place

(district)

1.

Kanha Tiger Reserve

2007

Mandla & Balaghat

2.

Pench Tiger Reserve

2007

Seoni

3.

Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve

2007

Umaria

4.

Satpura Tiger Reserve

2007

Narmadapuram

5.

Panna Tiger Reserve

2007

Pan Na

6.

Sanjay-Dubri Tiger Reserve

2011

Sidi

7.

Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve

2023

Damoh & Sagar

8.

Ratapani Tiger Reserve

2024

Raisen & Sehore

9.

Madhav Tiger Reserve

2025

Gwaliort’s Shivpuri

1. KanhaTiger Reserve

Location: Mandla & Balaghat Total Areas: 940 m2. kilometer. Founded: declared as a national park in 1955 and in 1973 it was a tiger reserve under Tiger Project

Key Highlights:

  • It is divided into Hallon Wildlife Sanctuary (250 square kilometers) and Banjar Wildlife Sanctuary (300 square kilometers).
  • The location of about 80 tigers, Indian leopards and four-horned antelope.
  • Tropical humid deciduous forest with over 1,000 flowering plants.
  • Main entrance doors: Khatiya, Mukki, Sarhi and Ghurri Barrier.
  • Closest visit points: Mandla (30 km) and Balaghat (80 km).

2. Pengqi Tiger Reserve

Location: Seoni Region (in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra) Total area: Core: 411.33 sq.ft. kilometer. |Buffer: 768.3 square feet. kilometer.

Established: Tiger Reserve in 1992, including Pench Sanctuary (1977) and Pench National Park (1983)

Key Highlights:

  • Deciduous forest with tropical moist and dry.
  • Resides under the residence of Royal Bengal tigers, Indian leopards, striped hyenas, wild dogs (dholes) and various bird species.
  • Elementary entrance doors: Turia and Karmajhiri.
  • Nearest cities: Seoni, Chhindwara, Jabalpur and Nagpur.

3. BandhavgarhTiger Reserve

Location: Umaria area Total number: 448 square meters. KM.STABLED: Tiger Reservation Area was announced in 1968

Key Highlights:

  • India has the highest concentration of Royal Bengal tigers.
  • Besides tigers, it is home to mammals, reptiles and diverse birds.
  • These three areas are Tala, Magadhi and Khitauli.
  • Main access point: Jabalpur.

4. SatpuraTiger Reserve

Location: Narmadapuram Region Candidate Area: 524 square meters. kilometer. Established: 1981

Key Highlights:

  • Named after the Satpura Mountains.
  • It has a variety of wildlife, including tigers, leopards, lazy bears, dholes and deer (spotted deer, sambar, barking deer, black bark).

5. PannaTiger Reserve

Location: Panna District

Key Highlights:

  • Picturesque scenery, forests and plateaus.
  • Tigers, leopards, crocodiles, wild boars and numerous birds live in it.
  • Known for its amazing waterfalls.
  • Famous tiger: Tiger T-141.

6. Sanjay-Dubri Tiger Reserve

Location: Sidhi and Singrauli Districts in Madhya Pradesh Total: Core: 812 sq. ft. kilometer. |Buffer: 861 square feet. kilometer. Established: declared as a tiger reserve in 2008

Key Highlights:

  • Sanjay National Park and Dubry Wildlife Sanctuary make up the park.
  • There are more and more Bengal tigers, leopards, striped hyenas, lazy bears and Indian wolfs.
  • Characteristic is that the mixed deciduous forest is dominated by salt, bamboo and teak.
  • Rich Avifauna, including Malabar Pied Hornbill, Serpent Eagle and Paradise Flycatcher.
  • Main entry points: the gates of Dubri and Bastua.
  • The nearest towns: Sidhi (35 km) and Singrauli (60 km).

7.

Location: Madhya Pradesh Total Area: Damoh and Sagar Area: Core: 1,414 sq.ft. kilometer. |Buffer: 925 square meters. kilometer. Established: Announcement of Tiger Reserve for 2023

Key Highlights:

  • Named after the heroic Gond warrior.
  • It is located throughout the Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary and the Durgavati Wildlife Sanctuary.
  • Various fauna include Bengal tigers, Indian leopards, Asian wild dogs, Chikaras and swamp crocodiles.
  • A mixture of dry deciduous and wet deciduous forests and grassland patches.
  • Important rivers: Goll, Banner and sonar.
  • The closest visit points: Damoh (50 km) and Sagar (60 km).

8. RatapaniTiger Reserve

Location: Madhya Pradesh Region, Raisen and Sehore Region, Total area: 823 square meters. kilometer. Established: Waiting for final approval of the status of tiger reserves; currently a wildlife reserve (since 1976).

Key Highlights:

  • Part of the Vindhyan Hill Mountains, offering a rugged terrain with deep valleys and plateaus.
  • Rich biodiversity includes Bengal tigers, leopards, striped hyenas, lazy bears and various deer.
  • The location of the prehistoric Bhimbetka Rock Shelter (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
  • Key Body of Water: Kolar Dam and Barna Reservoirs.
  • Main entry points: Kolar Dam and Bhimbetka.
  • Nearest city: Bhopal (55 km).

9. Madhav Tiger Reserve

Location: Madhya Pradesh Shivpuri District Total area: 354 square meters. kilometer. Established: Announcement of Tiger Reserve for 2022

Key Highlights:

  • Formerly known as Madhav National Park, it was part of the former hunting grounds of the Scindia royal family.
  • The landscape consists of dry deciduous forests, grasslands and lakes supporting Bengal tigers, Indian gazelle (Chinkaras), Sambar deer and crocodile.
  • Sakhya Sagar and Madhav Lakes attract migratory birds.
  • Historic sites include George Castle and chhatris (Cenotaphs) of the Scindia dynasty.
  • Nearest town: Shivpuri (10 km).

in conclusion

Madhya Pradesh has become India’s leading tiger habitat with its extensive forest cover and dedicated conservation efforts. The state’s tiger retention not only plays a crucial role in conserving biodiversity, but also provides incredible opportunities for wildlife enthusiasts and researchers. Whether you are seeking adventure Tiger Safari or looking to explore India’s rich flora and fauna, the tiger reserves at Madhya Pradesh are a must see destination.