Dholpur—Karauli Tiger Reserve

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Dholpur Karauli Tiger Reserve is a tiger reserve located in the eastern part of the Indian state of Rajasthan, spanning the Dholpur and Karauli districts. It is India's 54th tiger reserve and Rajasthan’s fifth, established in August 2023 after approval by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA). The proposal for the reserve was initiated to strengthen tiger conservation efforts in eastern Rajasthan. With a total area of 599.64 km², the reserve was officially notified in 2023, becoming part of India's larger strategy to preserve its growing tiger population. The reserve covers a landscape characterized by dry deciduous forests, scrublands, and riverine ecosystems. It lies within the semi-arid region of Rajasthan and supports diverse flora and fauna. The topography is marked by low hills, seasonal rivers, and grasslands, providing a conducive environment for large carnivores such as the tiger.

The Tiger reserve include Parts of National Chambal Sanctuary in Dholpur and Karauli district, Dholpur wildlife sanctuary and Parts of Kaila Devi Wildlife Sanctuary. The Dholpur Karauli Tiger Reserve is demarcated into a core area of 599.64 km² and a surrounding buffer zone of 495 km², as approved by the NTCA. This zonation follows India’s standard core–buffer model, where the core area is strictly protected as a national park or sanctuary to minimise human disturbance, while the buffer zone allows regulated activities to support sustainable livelihoods and maintain landscape connectivity.

See also

  • Project Tiger
  • Ranthambore National Park
  • Sariska Tiger Reserve
  • National Tiger Conservation Authority
  • List of tiger reserves in India