List of National Parks in India 2024, State-wise list PDF

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List of National Parks in India PDF: National Parks in India State Wise: National parks are a crucial component of India’s geography and environment. This article provides a comprehensive list of national parks in India, organized by state. Additionally, you can download a PDF containing the state-wise list of national parks in India.

India’s first national park, Jim Corbett National Park, was established in 1936. By 1970, the country had just five national parks. The Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 and Project Tiger were introduced to protect habitats of conservation-reliant species. Additional federal legislation followed in the 1980s. As of July 2019, India has 104 national parks, covering 40,500 square kilometers, which is 1.23% of the country’s total land area.

List of National Parks in India PDF

This article provides you with the complete list of National Parks in India  PDF the State associated and specialized in species.

Kaziranga National Park, Assam –

  • Area – 430 km2
  • Established – 1908

Manas National Park, Assam –

    • Area – 950 km
  • Established – 1990

Jim Corbett National Park, Uttrakhand –

  • Area – 520.8 km2
  • Established – 1936

Dudhwa National Park, Uttar Pradesh –

  • Area – 490.3 km2
  • Establishment – 1977

Sunderban Wildlife Sanctuary, West Bengal –

  • Area – 1,330.12 km2
  • Established – 1984

GIR National Park & Sasan GIR Sanctuary, Gujarat –

  • Area – 1,412 km2
  • Established 1965

Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan –

  • Area – 392 km2
  • Established – 1980

Keoladeo National Park, Rajasthan –

  • Area – 2,873 hectares
  • Established – 1982

National Parks in India: Important Points

  • Largest National Park: Hemis National Park, Jammu & Kashmir
  • Smallest National Park: South Button Island National Park, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
  • Largest Wildlife Sanctuary: Rann of Kutch, Gujarat
  • Smallest Wildlife Sanctuary: Bor Tiger Reserve, Maharashtra

List of National Parks in India PDF (State Wise)

National Parks in India State Wise

Here is the state-wise list of National Parks in India.

S.No.State (number of NPs)National Parks in IndiaYearArea (km2)
1Andaman & Nicobar Islands (9)1. Campbell Bay National Park1992426.23
22. Galathea Bay National Park1992110
33. Mahatama Gandhi Marine (Wandoor) NP1983281.5
44. Middle Button Island National Park19870.44
55. Mount Harriett National Park198746.62
66. North Button Island National Park19870.44
77. Rani Jhansi Marine National Park1996256.14
88. Saddle Peak National Park198732.54
99. South Button Island National Park19870.03
10Andhra Pradesh (3)1. Papikonda National Park20081013
112. Rajiv Gandhi (Rameswaram) National Park20052.4
123. Sri Venkateswara National Park1989353.6
13Arunachal Pradesh (2)1. Mouling National Park1986483
142. Namdapha National Park19831808
15Assam (7)1. Dibru-Saikhowa National Park1999340
162. Kaziranga National Park1974859
173. Manas National Park1990500
184. Nameri National Park1998200
195. Orang National Park199978.81
206. Raimona National Park2021422
217. Dihing Patkai National Park2021234
22Bihar (1)1. Valmiki National Park1989335.65
23Chhattisgarh (3)1. Guru Ghasidas (Sanjay) National Park19811440.7
242. Indravati (Kutru) National Park19821258.4
253. Kanger Valley National Park1982200
26Goa (1)1. Mollem National Park1992107
27Gujarat (4)1. Vansda National Park197923.99
282. Blackbuck (Velavadar) National Park197634.53
293. Gir National Park1975258.71
304. Marine (Gulf of Kachchh) National Park1982162.89
31Haryana (2)1. Kalesar National Park200346.82
322. Sultanpur National Park19891.43
33Himachal Pradesh (5)1. Great Himalayan National Park1984754.4
342. Inderkilla National Park2010104
353. Khirganga National Park2010710
364. Pin Valley National Park1987675
375. Simbalbara National Park201027.88
38UT of Jammu & Kashmir (3)UT of Ladakh (1)1. City Forest (Salim Ali) National Park (J&K)19929
392. Dachigam National Park (J&K)1981141
403. Hemis National Park (Ladakh)19813350
414. Kishtwar National Park (J&K)1981425
42Jharkhand (1)1. Betla National Park1986226.33
43Karnataka (5)1. Anshi National Park1987417.34
442. Bandipur National Park1974874.2
453. Bannerghatta National Park1974260.51
464. Kudremukh National Park1987600.32
475. Nagarhole National Park (Rajiv Gandhi)1988643.39
48Kerala (6)1. Anamudi Shola National Park20037.5
492. Eravikulam National Park197897
503. Mathikettan Shola National Park200312.82
514. Pambadum Shola National Park20031.318
525. Periyar National Park1982350
536. Silent Valley National Park198489.52
54Madhya Pradesh (10)1. Bandhavgarh National Park1968448.85
552. Dinosaur Fossils National Park20110.8974
563. Fossil National Park19830.27
574. Pench National Park1975292.85
585. Kanha National Park1955940
596. Madhav National Park1959375.22
607. Panna National Park1981542.67
618. Sanjay National Park1981466.88
629. Satpura National Park1981585.17
6310. Van Vihar National Park19794.45
64Maharashtra (6)1. Chandoli National Park2004317.67
652. Gugamal National Park1975361.28
663. Nawegaon National Park1975133.88
674. Pench (Jawaharlal Nehru) National Park1975257.26
685. Sanjay Gandhi National Park (Borivali)198386.96
696. Tadoba National Park1955116.55
70Manipur (1)1. Keibul-Lamjao National Park197740
71Meghalaya (2)1. Balphakram National Park1985220
722. Nokrek Ridge National Park198647.48
73Mizoram (2)1. Murlen National Park1991100
742. Phawngpui Blue Mountain National Park199250
75Nagaland (1)1. Intanki National Park1993202.02
76Odisha (2)1. Bhitarkanika National Park1988145
772. Simlipal National Park1980845.7
78Rajasthan (5)1. Desert National Park19923162
792. Keoladeo Ghana National Park198128.73
803. Mukundra Hills National Park2006200.54
814. Ranthambore National Park1980282
825. Sariska National Park1992273.8
83Sikkim (1)1. Khangchendzonga National Park19771784
84Tamil Nadu (5)1. Guindy National Park19762.82
852. Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park19806.23
863. Indira Gandhi (Annamalai) National Park1989117.1
874. Mudumalai National Park1990103.23
885. Mukurthi National Park199078.46
89Telangana (3)1. Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park19941.43
902. Mahaveer Harina Vanasthali National Park199414.59
913. Mrugavani National Park19943.6
92Tripura (2)1. Clouded Leopard National Park20075.08
932. Bison (Rajbari) National Park200731.63
94Uttar Pradesh (1)1. Dudhwa National Park1977490
95Uttarakhand (6)1. Jim Corbett National Park1936520.82
962. Gangotri National Park19892390.02
973. Govind National Park1990472.08
984. Nanda Devi National Park1982624.6
995. Rajaji National Park1983820
1006. Valley of Flowers National Park198287.5
101West Bengal (6)1. Buxa National Park1992117.1
1022. Gorumara National Park199279.45
1033. Jaldapara National Park2014216.51
1044. Neora Valley National Park1986159.89
1055. Singalila National Park198678.6
1066. Sunderban National Park19841330.1

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

1. Kaziranga National Park– Indian rhinoceros
2. Great Himalayan National Park
3. Keoladeo National Park
4. Manas National Park
5. Nanda Devi National Park
6. Sundarbans National Park
7. Nokrek National Park–biosphere

POLICY

a. National forest policy -1952, 1988
b. Project tiger –1973
c. project elephant– 1992
d. project crocodile– 1975
e. project dolphin — 2008

RESERVES

• Total number of BIOSPHERE reserves in India–18
• Total number of ELEPHANT reserves in India –32
• Total number of TIGER reserves in India –50
• total number of CROCODILE reserves in India –4

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List of National Parks in India: FAQ

Q. How many National Parks are there in India?
A. There are a total of 104 National Parks of India that cover the area of 43,716 km2.
Q. Which is the first National Park of India?
A. The first national park of India is Jim Corbett National Park that was established in 1936 (Earlier, the name was Hailey National Park).
Q. Which is the largest National Park in India?
A. Hemis National Park is the largest national park covering an area of 4400 km2. This park is located in Jammu and Kashmir region.
Q. How many Wildlife Sanctuary are there in India?
A. There are only 543 Wildlife Sanctuary wherein the Rann of Kutch is the largest Wildlife Sanctuary.
Q . Which is the oldest National Park in India?
A. The Jim Corbett National Park is the oldest National Park in India. It is located in Uttrakhand and was established in 1936.

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