- Buxa Tiger Reserve is located in the Alipurduar Sub-division of Jalpaiguri District, in the state of West Bengal, India.
- It lies in the Gangetic Plains with the Himalayas bordering it.
- The northern boundary of Buxa Tiger Reserve runs along the international border with Bhutan. The Phibsoo Wildlife Sanctuary of Bhutan is contiguous to the north of Buxa Tiger Reserve.
- The Buxa Tiger Reserve is serves as an international corridor for Asian elephant migration between India and Bhutan.
- The reserve is famous for the ruins of the historic Buxa Fort, which was once used as a detention camp during the Indian independence movement.
- Buxa was famous for dolomite mining.
- In 1983, Buxa Tiger Reserve was established. It is the 15th tiger reserve of India.
- In 1992, Buxa Tiger Reserve was declared as a National Park.
- Area: The reserve covers an area of approximately 760 square kilometers (293 square miles).
- Core/Critical Tiger Habitat: 390.58 sq km
- Buffer: 370.29 sq km
- Total: 760.87 sq km
- Hills: The tiger reserve is situated in the Buxa Hills. The Sinchula hill range lies all along the northern side of the tiger reserve.
- River: Some of the rivers and streams that flow through reserve include:
- Sankosh River
- Raidak River
- Jayanti River
- Churnia River
- Turturi River
- Phashkhawa River
- Dima River
- Nonani River
- Tribe: Dukpa tribe is one of the most ancient groups in the region.
- Flora: Sal Tree, Bamboo, Teak, Simul Tree, Kusum Tree, Mahua Tree, Orchids etc.
- Fauna: Tiger, Leopard, Clouded Leopard, Sloth Bear, Fishing Cat, Hyaena, Marbled Cat, Golden Cat, Elephant, Gaur, Sambar, Spotted Deer, Hill Myna, Crested Serpent Eagle, Great Indian Hornbill, King Cobra, Russel’s Viper etc.
- The Rajabhatkhawa Vulture Breeding Center, located in the vicinity of Buxa Tiger Reserve. It was established with the aim of breeding and conserving the endangered Indian vultures.