About Bor Tiger Reserve
- It is a wildlife sanctuary which was declared a tiger reserve in July 2014.
- Location: It is located in the Wardha District of Maharashtra.
- It is the smallest tiger reserve in India by area.
- The reserve covers an area of 138.12 sq.km, which includes the drainage basin of the Bor Dam.
- It is centrally located among several other Bengal Tiger habitats.
- Towards the North-east lies the Pench Tiger Reserve, towards the east is Nagzira Navegaon Tiger Reserve, to the South-east is Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary.
- The Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve is located to the southeast, Melghat Tiger Reserve stands to the west; and Satpura Tiger Reserve lies to the north-west.
- Vegetation: The area is populated by Dry Deciduous Forest type.
- Flora: Teak, tendu, bamboo, tarot, and gokhru are some of the abundant species.
- Fauna: Apart from tigers, the reserve is home to several other mammals like leopards, sloth bears, sambar deer, Indian bison (gaur), chital, wild boars, and more.
Q1) What is a Tiger Reserve?
Tiger Reserve is a legally declared protected area dedicated to the conservation of striped big cats. A tiger reserve, on the other hand, could be a national park or wildlife sanctuary. The Sariska Tiger Reserve, for example, is also a national park.
Source: Bor seeks ₹1 crore for tourism devpt at Hingni, Bangdapur
Last updated on January, 2026
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