Satkosia Tiger Reserve is located in the Angul, Cuttack, Boudh and Nayagarh district of Odisha, India.
The reserve is situated along the banks of the Mahanadi River and is nestled within the Eastern Ghats mountain range.
The reserve is lying in a transitional zone extending between the Chhota Nagpur Plateau and the Deccan Plateau.
In 1976, Satkosia Wildlife Sanctuary was established.
In 2007, Satkosia Tiger Reserve was officially designated as a protected area under the Project Tiger initiative.
Area: The Satkosia Tiger Reserve covers a total area of 963.87 square kilometer. The area comprises two adjoining sanctuaries as Satkosia Gorge Sanctuary and Baisipalli Sanctuary. Core area of the reserve is a part of the Mahanadi Elephant Reserve.
Core/critical tiger habitat: 523.61 Sq.kms.
Buffer/peripheral area: 440.26Sq.kms.
Total: 963.87
River: The reserve is nestled along the banks of the Mahanadi River.
Tribe: Kondh tribe is one of the prominent tribe in the vicinity of Satkosia Tiger Reserve.
Flora: Asan, Dhaura, Bamboo, Simal, Teak etc.
Fauna: Tiger, Leopard, Elephant, Spotted Deer, Sambar, Chowsingha, Bison, Wild Dog, Sloth Bear, Indian Pitta, Red Junglefowl, Indian Python, Fresh Water Crocodile, Gharial etc.