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.