Sahyadri Tiger Reserve
| Sahyadri Tiger Reserve | |
|---|---|
| Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| Established | 2008 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,166 km2 (450 sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Governing body | Government of India, Ministry of Environment and Forests, Project Tiger |
Sahyadri Tiger Reserve is a tiger reserve in the state of Maharashtra. It was created by the Indian government in 2008.[1]
Area
The reserve spreads over Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary forming the northern portion and Chandoli National Park forming the southern part of the reserve.
The total area of the tiger reserve is:[2][3]
- Core Area: 600.12 km2 (231.71 sq mi)
- Buffer Area: 565 km2 (218 sq mi)
- Total Area: 1,166 km2 (450 sq mi)
See also
References
- ↑ "Four more tiger reserves to come up in the country". The Hindu. Retrieved 28 February 2016.
- ↑ "Core buffer areas". Government of India. Retrieved 28 February 2016.
- ↑ "Tiger Reserves - Wildlife Institute of India, an Autonomous Institute of MoEF, Govt. of India". Retrieved 28 February 2016.
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