Top 5 Elephant Reserves of India by Population

The great Indian elephant has been listed as Endangered, mostly threatened by habitat loss, degradation and fragmentation. Elephas maximus indicus reach a height of 9.8 ft weight 5000 kg, The largest Indian elephant called GajRaj was 11.3 ft high at the shoulder.

Bandipur Elephant Reserve, Karnataka – 4,452

Located in the state of Karnataka, Bandipur Elephant Reserve is part of the larger Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. It is renowned for its significant population of Asian elephants.

Mudumalai Elephant Reserve, Tamil Nadu – 2,862

Located in Tamil Nadu, Mudumalai Elephant Reserve is part of the larger Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. It is known for its dense forests and diverse wildlife population, including elephants.

Kaziranga-Karbi Elephant Reserve, Assam – 1,940

This elephant reserve is located in the state of Assam. It covers a large wild area and is crucial for the conservation of elephants in north eastern India.

Shivalik Elephant Reserve, Uttarakhand – 1,610

This elephant reserve is a crucial for the conservation and protection of elephants and their habitats in Himalayan state of India.

Anamudi Elephant Reserve, Kerala – 1,547

Situated in the state of Kerala, Anamudi Elephant Reserve is home to largest number of wild elephants in Kerala followed by Periyar elephant reserve. It is home to a substantial number of elephants along with other wildlife species.

Periyar Elephant Reserve, Mayurbhanj in Odisha and Garo Hills in Meghalaya are also home to large number of wild elephants in India.