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Achanakmar Tiger Reserve
- 22 Sep 2025
- 1 min read
The tiger population in Achanakmar Tiger Reserve (Chhattisgarh) has witnessed a remarkable increase, rising from 5 in 2022 to 18 in 2025, largely due to the arrival of the tigress Jhumri from Bandhavgarh (Madhya Pradesh) and enhanced conservation efforts.
- About: Located in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, Achanakmar Tiger Reserve (ATR) was established as a wildlife sanctuary in 1975 and became a tiger reserve in 2009. It is part of the Achanakmar-Amarkantak Biosphere Reserve.
- The reserve forms a vital corridor linking Kanha and Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserves, enabling tiger movement and maintaining genetic diversity.
- Tribal Communities: ATR is home to the Baigas (PVTG), Gond, and Yadav communities.
- River & Water Resources: The Maniyari River, which flows through the reserve, is known as its life line. It merges in the Seonath River of the Mahanadi Basin.
- Vegetation & Flora: Dominated by tropical moist deciduous forests, the reserve features Sal, Saja, Tinsa, Bija, Haldu, Teak, Dhawara, Lendia, Khamar, and Bamboo.
- Fauna: Wildlife includes tiger, leopard, wild dog, hyena, bison, chinkara, sambar, chital, flying squirrel etc.
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