Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve

Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, commonly known as Tadoba Tiger Reserve, is located in Maharashtra's Chandrapur district and includes Tadoba National Park and Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary. Tadoba is named after the native god "Tadoba" or "Taru." According to tradition, Taru was the leader of hamlet, who was slain in a tiger encounter. Following that, a Taru shrine was built, which still stands on the side of Tadoba Lake. TATR encompasses a terrain that includes grasslands, water bodies, and dry tropical deciduous woods, as well as areas of riparian forest along streams (Champion & Seth, 1968). Tadoba is the most significant tiger source population in this area and is responsible for the survival of a vast metapopulation in Maharashtra. Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve is part of a huge forest region in Central India. Tadoba is linked to Bramhapuri Forest Division to the east and Chandrapur Forest Division to the west. This connected habitat facilitates the passage of wild animals throughout the landscape.

Description

State : Maharashtra

District : Umaria and Katni

Coordinates : 23°27’ N, 80°44’ E

Area : 1598.10 Sq.km.

TR Notification year : 1993-1994

Tiger Population :83 (All India Tiger Esitmation, 2018)