Satpura Tiger Reserve

The Satpura Tiger Reserve (STR) is a prime example of the central Indian highlands ecosystem. It is a unique area of diverse land resources endowed with a rich bio-diversity. Geological formations include the Deccan trap series, Gondwanas, and Metamorphic rocks. STR is a part of one of the most significant Tiger habitats in the world. Captain James Forsyth of Bengal lancers first explored the present Satpura Tiger Reserve area in 1862. Realizing the ecological and commercial value of vast expanses of the forest, it was declared the first reserve forest of India. To conserve the faunal and floral wealth and the ecosystem, the area was declared a National Park in 1981 and Sanctuary by the State Government and later on as a Tiger Reserve in 2000 by the Government of India.

Description

State : Madhya Pradesh

District : Hoshangabad

Coordinates : 22°19’ N, 77°53’ E

Area : 2133.30 Sq.km.

TR Notification year : 1999-2000

Tiger Population : 40 (All India Tiger Esitmation, 2018)