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Sign in to searchAmrabad Tiger Reserve: Conservation and Tribal Interface
The Amrabad Tiger Reserve (ATR), located in Telangana’s Nagarkurnool and Nalgonda districts, is one of India’s largest tiger habitats, covering about 2,611 sq. km. It forms part of the Deccan Plateau ecosystem, characterized by rugged terrain, deep valleys, and dry deciduous forests. The Krishna River sustains its ecology and contributes to major reservoirs like Srisailam and Nagarjunasagar. The reserve hosts rich biodiversity, including tigers (around 36 as per recent estimates), leopards, sloth bears, wild dogs, and over 300 bird species, including the rare yellow-throated bulbul.
Historically, ATR was part of the Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve before the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh in 2014, after which it became a separate reserve in Telangana. It is also home to the Chenchu tribe, a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG), known for its traditional forest-based lifestyle and harmonious coexistence with wildlife.
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Explore Amrabad Tiger Reserve's conservation efforts, tiger population dynamics, and the complex interface between wildlife protection and Chenchu tribal rights in Telangana.
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