4th Census on Tiger

About the Tiger Census Report 2023

The tiger census report 2023 found that there are an estimated 3,167 tigers in India, which is a 6.7% increase from the 2018 census. This increase is a positive sign, but it is important to note that tigers are still an endangered species. The report also found that the tiger population is declining in some areas, such as the Western Ghats....

Tiger Population in Indian States

The state of Madhya Pradesh has the highest tiger population in India, with an estimated 785 tigers. This is followed by Karnataka (563), Uttarakhand (560), and Maharashtra (444). These four states account for over half of the total tiger population in India....

Tiger Census Report 2023

The Tiger Census Report supports global conservation efforts and initiatives led by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) and the Global Tiger Forum. Below is the state-by-state list of India’s tiger population:...

History of Tiger Census

For the development of any area, any species, there is a need for information about their number, their behavior, and their aspect. Before technology took its due turn, we used to rely on traditional methods....

Area Divided for Survey

For ease of survey country is divided into 5 tiger occupied regions:...

First Census on Tiger

In 2006 and tiger population was estimated to be 1,411. For the first time, it determined the size and area of the tiger population and also focused on connectivity between the habitat at the national level. Sundarban was left out of this assessment as this area was hostile and till then protocol for sampling was not developed....

2nd Census on Tiger

Done in 2010.                                                                 The tiger population increased to 1706. This census included the Sundarbans tigers which were 70 in number....

3rd Census on Tiger

Done in 2014 Tiger estimate has increased to 2226 and India is home to almost 70 percent world’s tiger population. Karnataka has the most number of tigers with 408 as per count....

4th Census on Tiger

This was in 2018-19 taken using science, technology, and available tools, and released on 29th July 2019 on International Tiger Day. The census was done with the Digital Tiger census technique of double sampling and an android application named M-stripes that uses GPS to geotag photo evidence. It also has automated segregation of cameras that trap photographs of species using artificial intelligence and neural network model....

5th Census on Tiger

According to the fifth cycle of the All India Tiger Estimation (2022), The tiger population in India grew by 200 from 2018 to 2022, released April 9, 2023.  The number of tigers in India was 3,167 in 2022, up from 2,967 in 2018. The growth rate is About 6.7% (from 2018 to 2022)— significantly slower than the 33% growth rate during 2014-2018. Shivalik Hills and Gangetic Plains saw a significant increase in the tiger population The Nilgiri cluster (Nagarahole to Biligiriranga Hills) is the largest tiger population in the world. Tiger occupancy in Northeast Hills, Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Telangana showed a decline....

Conclusion – Tiger Census Report 2023

The 2023 Tiger Census Report is a comprehensive and informative document that provides valuable insights into the status of tigers in India. The report reveals that the tiger population in India has increased by 200 tigers from 2018 to 2022, reaching a total of 3,167 tigers. This is a significant increase from the 1,411 tigers that were counted in 2006. The growth in the tiger population is a testament to the success of conservation efforts in India. The report also highlights the importance of tiger reserves in protecting tigers and their habitats....

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