Government of Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu Forest Department

Project Nilgiri Tahr / நீலகிரி வரையாடு திட்டம்

Forest Divisions

Forest Divisions (14)

The Nilgiri Tahr landscape is divided into 14 forest divisions, split between tiger reserve and non-tiger reserve areas. These divisions act as primary operational units, directly responsible for on-ground implementation of conservation plans, research activities, eco-tourism management, and community outreach.

Tiger Reserve Divisions (7)

Tirupur
Pollachi
Mudumalai
Megamalai
Srivilliputhur
Ambasamudram
Kalakkad

Non-Tiger Reserve Divisions (7)

Gudalur
Nilgiris
Coimbatore
Theni
Tirunelveli
Kodaikanal
Kanyakumari

Each division develops localized action plans for habitat restoration, Nilgiri Tahr monitoring, and enforcement activities such as anti-poaching patrols and fire control.