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Satpura Tiger Reserve

Nov. 26, 2025

A forest team on routine patrol in the buffer zone of Satpura Tiger Reserve (STR) saw a tigress effortlessly swimming through the Denwa River.

About Satpura Tiger Reserve:

  • Location:
    • It is located in Madhya Pradesh.
    • It is situated in the Satpura ranges.
    • It lies south of the river Narmada.
  • The tiger reserve comprises three protected areas,
    • Satpura National Park
    • Bori Wildlife Sanctuary
    • Pachmarhi Sanctuary.
  • Vegetation: It mainly consists of mixed deciduous forest with a variety of flora typical of the Central Indian Highlands.
  • Flora: It includes teak, bamboo, Indian ebony, various acacias, wild mango, Indian gooseberry, satinwood, etc.
  • Fauna:  It is home to a wide range of wildlife, including tigers, leopards, sloth bears, Indian gaurs (bison), and sambar deer.

Key Facts about Denwa River:

  • It is a lifeline river of Satpura National Park.
  • This river originates from the south-eastern part of the Hoshangabad district in Madhya Pradesh.
  • It flows from east to west before joining the Tawa River.

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