Reserve Profile

Sahyadri Tiger Reserve (STR) is situated in the Sahyadri Ranges of the Western Ghats between 16°58′05″–17°49′14″ N and 73°33′33″–73°55′12″ E, encompassing parts of the Satara, Sangli, Kolhapur, and Ratnagiri districts of Maharashtra. The reserve covers a total area of 1,165.57 km², comprising 600.12 km² of Core area and 565.45 km² of Buffer area.

The reserve comprises Chandoli National Park and Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary and is administratively managed through two Wildlife Divisions—Koyna and Chandoli. For effective protection and scientific management, the reserve is organized into 8 Ranges, 24 Rounds, and 75 Beats, as detailed below.

Administrative Structure of Sahyadri Tiger Reserve

Wildlife Division	Name of Range	No. of Round	No. of Beats
Koyna	Kandat	3	8
	Bamnoli	3	9
	Patan	3	9
	Koyna	3	12
Chandoli	Helwak	3	9
	Dhebewadi	3	10
	Chadoli	3	10
	Amba	3	8
Total	8 Ranges	24 Rounds	75 Beats

Area Distribution of Sahyadri Tiger Reserve

Name of Protected Area	Core Area sq.km	Buffer Area sq.km	Total Area sq.km
Chandoli National Park	313.84	3.83	317.67
Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary	286.28	123.27	426.55
Area Outside PA	--	424.34	423.34
Total Area	600.12	565.45	1165.57