Nameri Tiger Reserve is located in the Sonitpur district of the state of Assam in northeastern India.
It is situated at the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas.
The reserve is named after the Nameri River, which flows through it.
In 1978, a portion of the Sonitpur Reserve Forest was declared as the Nameri Wildlife Sanctuary.
In 1999-2000, the Government of India declared Nameri Wildlife Sanctuary as a tiger reserve.
Area: Nameri Tiger Reserve covers an approximate area of 344 square kilometers.
Core: 200 sq.km.
Buffe: 144 sq.km.
Total: 344 sq.km.
River: The Nameri Tiger Reserve is traversed by the Jia-Bhoroli River, which is a tributary of the Brahmaputra River. Additionally, the reserve is also home to several tributaries of the Jia-Bhoroli River, including the Nameri River, Upper Dikorai River, and Bor Dikorai River.
Flora: Main forest types and vegetation found within the reserve:
