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List of National Parks in India:  Slowly and steadily, as the population of humans is increasing in the world, forests are also disappearing from the earth. Many species of animals and birds have completely vanished from the earth. To save these species and protect them, national parks are being created by governments and NGOs around the world. If we talk about the first national park in the world, it is said to be the Yellowstone National Park in the United States, which was established in 1872. However, it is not known by the name of the national park, but it is considered by many experts to be the oldest and first national park in the world.

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In India, also, to save the vanishing species, the government has created many national parks in different states, such as the Jim Corbett National Park, Bandhavgarh National Park, Kaziranga National Park, and many more. These national parks not only protect the animals and their habitats but also provide a platform for tourists to experience the beauty of nature and wildlife.
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Table Of Content

  1. What is a National Park
  2. List of National Parks In India
  3. Important Details Related To The List Of National Parks
  4. Important Facts Related to The National Parks
  5. List Of Wild Life Sanctuary In India 
 

What is a National Park

The national park is an area that is strictly reserved for the betterment of the wildlife and biodiversity, and where activities like developmental, forestry, poaching, hunting, and grazing on cultivation are not permitted. The government can declare an area as a national park with adequate ecological, geo-morphological and natural significance. In these parks, even private ownership rights are not allowed. Their boundaries are well-marked and circumscribed.

India's national parks are category II protected areas according to the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature). The first national park in India, today known as Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand, was founded in 1936. India only had five national parks by 1970. To protect the habitats of animals that depend on conservation, India passed the Wildlife Protection Act in 1972 and Project Tiger in 1973. In the 1980s, more federal legislation aimed at enhancing wildlife preservation was introduced. India now has 106 national parks.

In India, there are currently 106 national parks, which occupy an area of 44,378 km2, or 1.35 percent of the nation's total land area (National Wildlife Database, Dec. 2020). Along with the aforementioned, 75 more National Parks totaling 16,608 km2 are suggested in the Protected Area Network Report. After the aforementioned study has been fully implemented, the network of parks will increase by 176.

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List of National Parks In India

A state-wise list of National Parks is mentioned below for the benefit of candidates. As per our experts, the location-based question on the List Of National Parks is one of the most prominent questions in examinations like - UPSC CSE, NDA, and CDS examination. Even in a state-level competitive examination, national parks along with their location are asked in the examination. Candidates must also prepare important flora and fauna associated with these National Parks. 
  1. There are 106 National Parks and 568 Wildlife Sanctuaries in India. 
  2. They account for 1.35% of the geographical area of the country.
  3. Madhya Pradesh and Andaman & Nicobar Islands have the maximum number of National Parks (9 each).
State/Union Territory Total  Parks National Parks Name Establishment Year
Andaman & Nicobar Islands 9 Campbell Bay National Park 1992
Galathea Bay National Park 1992
Mahatama Gandhi Marine (Wandoor) National Park 1982
Middle Button Island National Park 1987
Mount Harriett National Park 1987
North Button Island National Park 1987
Rani Jhansi Marine National Park 1996
Saddle Peak National Park 1987
South Button Island National Park 1987
Andhra Pradesh 3 Papikonda National Park 2008
Rajiv Gandhi (Rameswaram) National Park 2005
Sri Venkateswara National Park 1989
Arunachal Pradesh 2 Mouling National Park 1986
Namdapha National Park 1983
Assam 7 Dibru-Saikhowa National Park 1999
Kaziranga National Park 1974
Manas National Park 1990
Nameri National Park 1998
Rajiv Gandhi Orang National Park 1999
Raimona National Park  2021
Dihing Patkai National Parks  2022
Bihar 1 Valmiki National Park 1989
Chhattisgarh 3 Guru Ghasidas (Sanjay) National Park 1981
Indravati (Kutru) National Park 1982
Kanger Valley National Park 1982
Goa 1 Mollem National Park 1992
Gujarat 4 Vansda National Park 1979
Blackbuck (Velavadar) National Park 1976
Gir National Park 1975
Marine (Gulf of Kachchh) National Park 1982
Haryana 2 Kalesar National Park 2003
SultaNational Parkur National Park 1989
Himachal Pradesh 5 Great Himalayan National Park 1984
Inderkilla National Park 2010
Khirganga National Park 2010
Pin Valley National Park 1987
Simbalbara National Park 2010
Jammu and Kashmir 4 City Forest (Salim Ali) National Park 1992
Dachigam National Park 1981
Kishtwar National Park 1981
Jharkhand 1 Betla National Park 1986
Karnataka 5 Anshi National Park 1987
Bandipur National Park 1974
Bannerghatta National Park 1974
Kudremukh National Park 1987
Nagarahole (Rajiv Gandhi) National Park 1988
Kerala 6 Anamudi Shola National Park 2003
Eravikulam National Park 1978
Mathikettan Shola National Park 2003
Pambadum Shola National Park 2003
Periyar National Park 1982
Silent Valley National Park 1984
Madhya Pradesh 9 Bandhavgarh National Park 1968
Fossil National Park 1983
Indira Priyadarshini Pench National Park 1975
Kanha National Park 1955
Madhav National Park 1959
Panna National Park 1981
Sanjay National Park 1981
Satpura National Park 1981
Van Vihar National Park 1979
Maharashtra 6 Chandoli National Park 2004
Gugamal National Park 1975
Nawegaon National Park 1975
Pench (Jawaharlal Nehru) National Park 1975
Sanjay Gandhi (Borivali) National Park 1983
Tadoba National Park 1955
Manipur 1 Keibul-Lamjao National Park 1977
Meghalaya 2 Balphakram National Park 1985
Nokrek Ridge National Park 1986
Mizoram 2 Murlen National Park 1991
Phawngpui Blue Mountain National Park 1992
Nagaland 1 Intanki National Park 1993
Odisha 2 Bhitarkanika National Park 1988
Simlipal National Park 1980
Rajasthan 5 Mukundra Hills National Park 2006
Desert National Park 1992
Keoladeo Ghana National Park 1981
Ranthambhore National Park 1980
Sariska National Park 1992
Sikkim 1 Khangchendzonga National Park 1977
Tamil Nadu 5 Guindy National Park 1976
Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park 1980
Indira Gandhi (Annamalai) National Park 1989
Mudumalai National Park 1990
Mukurthi National Park 1990
Ladakh 1 Hemis National Park 1981
Telangana 3 Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park 1994
Mahaveer Harina Vanasthali National Park 1994
Mrugavani National Park 1994
Tripura 2 Clouded Leopard National Park 2007
Bison (Rajbari) National Park 2007
Uttar Pradesh 1 Dudhwa National Park 1977
Uttarakhand 6 Corbett National Park 1936
Gangotri National Park 1989
Govind National Park 1990
Nanda Devi National Park 1982
Rajaji National Park 1983
Valley of Flowers National Park 1982
West Bengal 6 Buxa National Park 1992
Gorumara National Park 1992
Jaldapara National Park 2014
Neora Valley National Park 1986
Singalila National Park 1986
Sunderban National Park 1984

What is the Objective of National Parks?

  • The Central or State Government protects the region's entire ecosystem.
  • These support the preservation of widely dispersed species, local ecological processes, and migratory pathways.
  • These keep thriving populations that are ecologically viable in the designated locations.
  • They support the cultural, ecological, and educational advancement of the protected area's natural resources.

Candidates must prepare the difference between National Parks and Wild Life Sanctuary.
 

Important Details Related To The List Of National Parks:

  • India is one of the 17 megadiverse countries in the world. The country is bestowed with a plethora of flora and fauna.
  • They are a method of in situ conservation.
  • The National Parks in general are not species-based. 
  • Hereno human activity is allowed.
  • Grazing of livestock and private tenurial rights are not permitted here.
  • Species mentioned in the Schedules of the Wildlife Act are not allowed to be hunted o,r captured.
  • No person shall destroy, remove, or exploit any wildlife from a National Park destroy or damage the habitat of any wild animal, or deprive any wild animal of its habitat within a national park.
  • They cannot be downgraded to the status of a ‘sanctuary’.

Criteria for New National Parks

A proposed unit will be considered nationally significant if it meets all four of the following standards:
• it is an outstanding example of a particular type of resource.
• it possesses exceptional value or quality in illustrating or interpreting the natural or cultural themes of our Nation’s heritage.
• it offers superlative opportunities for recreation for public use and enjoyment, or scientific study.
• it retains a high degree of integrity as a true, accurate, and relatively unspoiled example of the resource.
 
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Important Facts Related to The National Parks:

  • Total number of National parks in India-  106
  • The total area covered under national parks - 40,501 sq.km.
  • Maximum National Park state-  M. P. (9), Andaman & Nicobar (9)
  • First National Park of Indian Jim Corbett National Park.
  • Latest National Park Kuno National Park
  • Hemis National Park in Ladakh is India's largest national park.
  • South Button Island National Park, Andaman, and Nicobar Island, is the smallest national park.
  • Gulf of Kutchh National Park was the first marine national park.
  • Keibul Lamjao National Park in Manipur is a Floating National Park.
     
Candidates must also know the list of Natural Heritage Sites In India. They are as follows:
  • Great Himalayan National Park Conservation Area (2014)
  • Kaziranga National Park (1985)
  • Keoladeo National Park (1985)
  • Manas Wildlife Sanctuary (1985)
  • Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks (1988,2005)
  • Sundarbans National Park (1987)
  • Western Ghats (2012)
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List Of Wild Life Sanctuary In India 

A wildlife sanctuary is a location set aside for the preservation of a specific type of plant or animal life. The state's authorities may let its residents to engage in a limited number of human activities. Wildlife officials, for instance, may permit livestock grazing for a certain community residing there. Any form of wildlife exploitation is illegal, and the competent National or State Wildlife Board must approve any removal of forest products.
State/Union Territory Total Wildlife Sanctuary Wildlife Sanctuary Name Year
Andaman and Nicobar 96 Arial Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Bamboo Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Barren Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Battimalv Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Belle Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Benett Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Bingham Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Blister Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Bluff Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Bondoville Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Brush Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Buchanan Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Chanel Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Cinque Islands Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Clyde Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Cone Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Curlew (B.P.) Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Curlew Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Cuthbert Bay Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Defence Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Dot Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Dottrell Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Duncan Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
East Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
East of Inglis Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Egg Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Elat Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Entrance Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Gander Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Galathea Bay Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Girjan Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Goose Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Hump Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Interview Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
James Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Jungle Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Kwangtung Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Kyd Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Landfall Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Latouche Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Lohabarrack (Saltwater Crocodile) Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Mangrove Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Mask Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Mayo Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Megapode Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Montogemery Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Narcondam Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
North Brother Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
North Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
North Reef Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Oliver Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Orchid Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Ox Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Oyster Island-I Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Oyster Island-II Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Paget Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Parkinson Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Passage Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Patric Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Peacock Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Pitman Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Point Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Potanma Islands Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Ranger Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Reef Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Roper Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Ross Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Rowe Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Sandy Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Sea Serpent Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Shark Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Shearme Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Sir Hugh Rose Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Sisters Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Snake Island-I Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Snake Island-II Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
South Brother Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
South Reef Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
South Sentinel Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Spike Island-I Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Spike Island-II Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Stoat Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Surat Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Swamp Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Table (Delgarno) Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Table (Excelsior) Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Talabaicha Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Temple Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Tillongchang Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Tree Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Trilby Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Tuft Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Turtle Islands Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
West Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Wharf Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
White Cliff Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Andhra Pradesh 13 Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary 1978
Gundla Brahmeswaram Wildlife Sanctuary 1990
Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary 2002
Koundinya Wildlife Sanctuary 1990
Kolleru  Wildlife Sanctuary 1953
Krishna Wildlife Sanctuary 1989
Nagarjuna Sagar - Srisailam Wildlife Sanctuary 1978
Nellapattu Wildlife Sanctuary 1976
Pulicat Lake Wildlife Sanctuary 1976
Rollapadu Wildlife Sanctuary 1988
Sri Lankamalleswara Wildlife Sanctuary 1988
Sri Penusila Narasimha Wildlife Sanctuary 1997
Sri Venkateswara Wildlife Sanctuary 1985
Arunachal Pradesh 11 D’Ering Memorial (Lali) Wildlife Sanctuary 1978
Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary 1991
Eagle Nest Wildlife Sanctuary 1989
Itanagar Wildlife Sanctuary 1978
Kamlang Wildlife Sanctuary 1989
Kane Wildlife Sanctuary 1991
Mahao Wildlife Sanctuary 1980
Pakke (Pakhui) Wildlife Sanctuary 1977
Sessa Orchid Wildlife Sanctuary 1989
Tale Wildlife Sanctuary 1995
Yordi Rabe Supse Wildlife Sanctuary 1996
Assam 18 Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary 2004
Barail Wildlife Sanctuary 2004
Barnadi Wildlife Sanctuary 1980
Bherjan-Borajan-Padumoni Wildlife Sanctuary 1999
Burachapari Wildlife Sanctuary 1995
Chakrasila Wildlife Sanctuary 1994
Deepor Beel Wildlife Sanctuary 1994
Dihing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary 2004
East Karbi Anglong Wildlife Sanctuary 2000
Garampani Wildlife Sanctuary 1952
Hollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary 1997
Lawkhowa Wildlife Sanctuary 1972
Marat Longri Wildlife Sanctuary 2003
Nambor Wildlife Sanctuary 2000
Nambor-Doigrung  Wildlife Sanctuary 2003
Pabitora Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Pani-Dihing Bird Wildlife Sanctuary 1995
Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary 1998
Bihar 12 Barela Jheel Salim Ali Bird Wildlife Sanctuary 1997
Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary 1976
Gautam Budha Wildlife Sanctuary 1976
Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary 1982
Kanwarjheel Wildlife Sanctuary 1989
Kusheshwar Asthan Bird Wildlife Sanctuary 1994
Nagi Dam Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Nakti Dam Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Pant (Rajgir) Wildlife Sanctuary 1978
Udaipur Wildlife Sanctuary 1978
Valmiki Wildlife Sanctuary 1978
Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Wildlife Sanctuary 1990
Chhattisgarh 11 Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary 1975
Badalkhol Wildlife Sanctuary 1975
Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary 1976
Bhairamgarh Wildlife Sanctuary 1983
Bhoramdev Wildlife Sanctuary 2001
Sarangarh - Gomardha Wildlife Sanctuary 1975
Pamed Wild Buffalo Wildlife Sanctuary 1985
Semarsot Wildlife Sanctuary 1978
Sitanadi Wildlife Sanctuary 1974
Tamor Pingla Wildlife Sanctuary 1978
Udanti Wild Buffalo Wildlife Sanct 1985
Chandigarh 2 City Bird Wildlife Sanctuary 1998
Sukhna Lake Wildlife Sanctuary 1986
Dadra and Nagar Haveli 1 Dadra and Nagar Haveli Wildlife Sanctuary 2000
Daman and Diu 1 Fudam Wildlife Sanctuary 1991
Delhi 1 Asola Bhati (Indira Priyadarshini) Wildlife Sanctuary 1992
Goa 6 Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary 1969
Dr. Salim Ali Bird (Chorao) Wildlife Sanctuary 1988
Cotigaon Wildlife Sanctuary 1968
Madei Wildlife Sanctuary 1999
Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary 1967
Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary 1999
Gujarat 23 Balaram Ambaji Wildlife Sanctuary 1989
Barda Wildlife Sanctuary 1979
Gaga (Great Indian Bustard) Wildlife Sanctuary 1988
Gir Wildlife Sanctuary 1965
Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary 2008
Hingolgadh Wildlife Sanctuary 1980
Jambughoda Wildlife Sanctuary 1990
Jessore Sloth Bear Wildlife Sanctuary 1978
Kachchh (Lala) Great Indian Bustard Wildlife Sanctuary 1995
Kachchh Desert Wildlife Sanctuary 1986
Khijadiya Bird Wildlife Sanctuary 1981
Marine (Gulf of Kachchh) Wildlife Sanctuary 1980
Mitiyala Wildlife Sanctuary 2004
Nal Sarovar Bird Wildlife Sanctuary 1969
Narayan Sarovar Chinkara Wildlife Sanctuary 1995
Paniya Wildlife Sanctuary 1989
Porbandar Bird Wildlife Sanctuary 1988
Purna Wildlife Sanctuary 1990
Rampara Vidi Wildlife Sanctuary 1988
Ratanmahal Sloth Bear Wildlife Sanctuary 1982
Shoolpaneswar (Dhumkhal) Wildlife Sanctuary 1982
Thol Lake Wildlife Sanctuary 1988
Wild Ass Wildlife Sanctuary 1973
Haryana 8 Abubshehar Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Bhindawas Lake Wildlife Sanctuary 1986
Bir Shikargarh Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Chhilchhila Lake Wildlife Sanctuary 1986
Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary 1996
Khaparwas Wildlife Sanctuary 1991
Morni Hills (Khol-Hi-Raitan) Wildlife Sanctuary 2004
Nahar Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Himachal Pradesh 28 Bandli Wildlife Sanctuary 1962
Chail Wildlife Sanctuary 1976
Chandratal Wildlife Sanctuary 2007
Churdhar Wildlife Sanctuary 1985
Daranghati Wildlife Sanctuary 1962
Dhauladhar Wildlife Sanctuary 1994
Gamgul Siyabehi Wildlife Sanctuary 1962
Kais Wildlife Sanctuary 1954
Kalatop-Khajjiar Wildlife Sanctuary 1958
Kanawar Wildlife Sanctuary 1954
Khokhan Wildlife Sanctuary 1954
Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary 1992
Kugti Wildlife Sanctuary 1962
Lippa Asrang Wildlife Sanctuary 1962
Majathal Wildlife Sanctuary 1954
Manali Wildlife Sanctuary 1954
Nargu Wildlife Sanctuary 1962
Pong Dam Lake Wildlife Sanctuary 1982
Renuka Wildlife Sanctuary 2013
Rupi Bhaba Wildlife Sanctuary 1982
Sainj Wildlife Sanctuary 1994
Rakchham Chitkul (Sangla Valley) Wildlife Sanctuary 1989
Sech Tuan Nala Wildlife Sanctuary 1962
Shikari Devi Wildlife Sanctuary 1962
Shimla Water Catchment Wildlife Sanctuary 1958
Talra Wildlife Sanctuary 1962
Tirthan Wildlife Sanctuary 1992
Tundah Wildlife Sanctuary 1962
Jammu and Kashmir 15 Baltal-Thajwas Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Gulmarg Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Hirapora Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Hokersar Wildlife Sanctuary 1992
Jasrota Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Karakoram (Nubra Shyok) Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Lachipora Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Limber Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Nandni Wildlife Sanctuary 1981
Overa-Aru Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Rajparian (Daksum) Wildlife Sanctuary 2002
Ramnagar Rakha Wildlife Sanctuary 1981
Surinsar Mansar Wildlife Sanctuary 1981
Trikuta Wildlife Sanctuary 1981
Jharkhand 11 Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary 1976
Gautam Budha Wildlife Sanctuary 1976
Hazaribagh Wildlife Sanctuary 1976
Kodarma Wildlife Sanctuary 1985
Lawalong Wildlife Sanctuary 1978
Mahuadanr Wolf Wildlife Sanctuary 1976
Palamau Wildlife Sanctuary 1976
Palkot Wildlife Sanctuary 1990
Parasnath Wildlife Sanctuary 1984
Topchanchi Wildlife Sanctuary 1978
Udhwa Lake Bird Wildlife Sanctuary 1991
Karnataka 30 Adichunchunagiri Peacock Wildlife Sanctuary 1981
Arabithittu Wildlife Sanctuary 1985
Attiveri Bird Wildlife Sanctuary 1994
Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary 1974
Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary 2010
Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple (B.R.T.) Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary 1974
Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Chincholi Wildlife Sanctuary 2012
Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Daroji Bear Wildlife Sanctuary 1992
Ghataprabha Bird Wildlife Sanctuary 1974
Gudavi Bird Wildlife Sanctuary 1989
Gudekote Sloth Bear Wildlife Sanctuary 2013
Jogimatti Wildlife Sanctuary 2015
Malai Mahadeshwara Wildlife Sanctuary 2013
Melkote Temple Wildlife Sanctuary 1974
Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary 1974
Nugu Wildlife Sanctuary 1974
Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Ranebennur Black Buck Wildlife Sanctuary 1974
Ranganathittu Bird Wildlife Sanctuary 1940
Ramadevara Betta Vulture Wildlife Sanctuary 2012
Rangayyanadurga Four-horned antelope Wildlife Sanctuary 2011
Sharavathi Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 1974
Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary 1974
Someshwara Wildlife Sanctuary 1974
Talakaveri Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Thimlapura Wildlife Sanctuary 2016
Yadahalli Chinkara Wildlife Sanctuary 2015
Kerala 17 Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary 1984
Chimmony Wildlife Sanctuary 1984
Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary 1984
Chulannur Peafowl Wildlife Sanctuary 2007
Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary 1976
Kottiyoor Wildlife Sanctuary 2011
Kurinjimala Wildlife Sanctuary 2006
Malabar Wildlife Sanctuary 2010
Mangalavanam Bird Wildlife Sanctuary 2004
Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary 1958
Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary 1973
Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary 1958
Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary 1983
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary 1950
Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary 1984
Thattekad Bird Wildlife Sanctuary 1983
Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary 1973
Lakshadweep 1 Pitti (Bird Island) Wildlife Sanctuary 1995
Madhya Pradesh 25 Bagdara Wildlife Sanctuary 1978
Bori Wildlife Sanctuary 1977
Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary 1981
Ghatigaon Wildlife Sanctuary 1981
Karera Wildlife Sanctuary 1981
Ken Gharial Wildlife Sanctuary 1981
Kheoni Wildlife Sanctuary 1982
Narsighgarh Wildlife Sanctuary 1978
National Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary 1978
Noradehi Wildlife Sanctuary 1984
Orcha Wildlife Sanctuary 1994
Pachmarhi Wildlife Sanctuary 1977
Kuno Wildlife Sanctuary 1981
Panna (Gangau) Wildlife Sanctuary 1979
Panpatha Wildlife Sanctuary 1983
Pench Wildlife Sanctuary 1975
Phen Wildlife Sanctuary 1983
Ralamandal Wildlife Sanctuary 1989
Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary 1978
Sailana Wildlife Sanctuary 1983
Sanjay Dubari Wildlife Sanctuary 1975
Sardarpur Wildlife Sanctuary 1983
Singhori Wildlife Sanctuary 1976
Son Gharial Wildlife Sanctuary 1981
Veerangna Durgavati Wildlife Sanctuary 1997
Maharashtra 42 Amba Barwa Wildlife Sanctuary 1997
Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary 1986
Aner Dam Wildlife Sanctuary 1986
Bhamragarh Wildlife Sanctuary 1997
Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary 1985
Bor Wildlife Sanctuary 1970
Chaprala Wildlife Sanctuary 1986
Deulgaon-Rehekuri Wildlife Sanctuary 1980
Dhyanganga Wildlife Sanctuary 1997
Gangewadi New Great Indian Bustard Wildlife Sanctuary 2015
Gautala-Autramghat Wildlife Sanctuary 1986
Great Indian Bustard Wildlife Sanctuary 1979
Jaikwadi Wildlife Sanctuary 1986
Kalsubai Harishchandragad Wildlife Sanctuary 1986
Karnala Fort Wildlife Sanctuary 1968
Karanja Sohal Blackbuck Wildlife Sanctuary 2000
Katepurna Wildlife Sanctuary 1988
Koyana Wildlife Sanctuary 1985
Lonar Wildlife Sanctuary 2000
Malvan Marine Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Mansingdeo Wildlife Sanctuary 2010
Mayureswar Supe Wildlife Sanctuary 1997
Melghat Wildlife Sanctuary 1985
Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary 1970
Naigaon Peacock Wildlife Sanctuary 1994
Nandur Madhameshwar Wildlife Sanctuary 1986
Narnala Bird Wildlife Sanctuary 1997
Nawegaon Wildlife Sanctuary 2012
New Bor Wildlife Sanctuary 2012
New Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary 2012
Painganga Wildlife Sanctuary 1986
Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary 1986
Radhanagari Wildlife Sanctuary 1958
Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary 1985
Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary 1970
Thane Creek Flamingo Wildlife Sanctuary 2015
Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary 1997
Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary 2003
Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary 1969
Yedsi Ramlin Ghat Wildlife Sanctuary 1997
Umred-Kharngla Wildlife Sanctuary 2012
Wan Wildlife Sanctuary 1997
Manipur 2 Yangoupokpi Lokchao Wildlife Sanctuary 1989
Khongjaingamba Ching Wildlife Sanctuary 2016
Meghalaya 4 Baghmara Pitcher Plant Wildlife Sanctuary 1984
Narpuh Wildlife Sanctuary 2015
Nongkhyllem Wildlife Sanctuary 1981
Siju Wildlife Sanctuary 1979
Mizoram 8 Dampa Wildlife Sanctuary 1985
Khawnglung Wildlife Sanctuary 1992
Lengteng Wildlife Sanctuary 1999
Ngengpui Wildlife Sanctuary 1991
Pualreng Wildlife Sanctuary 2004
Tawi Wildlife Sanctuary 1978
Thorangtlang Wildlife Sanctuary 2002
Tokalo Wildlife Sanctuary 2007
Nagaland 3 Fakim Wildlife Sanctuary 1980
Puliebadze Wildlife Sanctuary 1980
Rangapahar Wildlife Sanctuary 1986
Odisha 19 Badrama Wildlife Sanctuary 1962
Baisipalli Wildlife Sanctuary 1981
Balukhand Konark Wildlife Sanctuary 1984
Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary 1975
Chandaka Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary 1982
Chilika (Nalaban) Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary 1985
Gahirmatha (Marine) Wildlife Sanctuary 1997
Hadgarh Wildlife Sanctuary 1978
Kapilash Wildlife Sanctuary 1992
Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary 1992
Khalasuni Wildlife Sanctuary 1982
Kothagarh Wildlife Sanctuary 1981
Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary 1984
Lakhari Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 1985
Nandankanan Wildlife Sanctuary 1979
Satkosia Gorge Wildlife Sanctuary 1976
Simlipal Wildlife Sanctuary 1979
Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary 1988
Punjab 13 Abohar Wildlife Sanctuary 1988
Bir Aishvan Wildlife Sanctuary 1952
Bir Bhadson Wildlife Sanctuary 1952
Bir Bunerheri Wildlife Sanctuary 1952
Bir Dosanjh Wildlife Sanctuary 1952
Bir Gurdialpura Wildlife Sanctuary 1977
Bir Mehaswala Wildlife Sanctuary 1952
Bir Motibagh Wildlife Sanctuary 1952
Harike Lake Wildlife Sanctuary 1982
Jhajjar Bacholi Wildlife Sanctuary 1998
Kathlaur Kushlian Wildlife Sanctuary 2007
Takhni-Rehampur Wildlife Sanctuary 1992
Nangal Wildlife Sanctuary 2009
Rajasthan 25 Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary 1988
Bhensrodgarh Wildlife Sanctuary 1983
Darrah Wildlife Sanctuary 1955
Jaisamand Wildlife Sanctuary 1955
Jamwa Ramgarh Wildlife Sanctuary 1982
Jawahar Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary 1975
Kailadevi Wildlife Sanctuary 1983
Kesarbagh Wildlife Sanctuary 1955
Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary 1971
Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary 1960
Nahargarh Wildlife Sanctuary 1980
National Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary 1979
Phulwari Ki Nal Wildlife Sanctuary 1983
Ramgarh Vishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary 1982
Ramsagar Wildlife Sanctuary 1955
Sajjangarh Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary 1955
Sawaimadhopur Wildlife Sanctuary 1955
Sawai Man Singh Wildlife Sanctuary 1984
Shergarh Wildlife Sanctuary 1983
Sitamata Wildlife Sanctuary 1979
Tal Chhapar Wildlife Sanctuary 1971
Todgarh Raoli Wildlife Sanctuary 1983
Van Vihar Wildlife Sanctuary 1955
Bandh Baratha Wildlife Sanctuary 1985
Sikkim 7 Barsey Rhododendron Wildlife Sanctuary 1998
Fambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary 1984
Kitam Bird Wildlife Sanctuary 2005
Kyongnosla Alpine Wildlife Sanctuary 1977
Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary 2002
Shingba Rhododendron Wildlife Sanctuary 1984
Tamil Nadu 29 Cauvery North Wildlife Sanctuary 2014
Chitrangudi Bird Wildlife Sanctuary 1989
Gangaikondam Spotted Dear Wildlife Sanctuary 2013
Indira Gandhi (Annamalai) Wildlife Sanctuary 1976
Kalakad Wildlife Sanctuary 1976
Kanjirankulam Bird Wildlife Sanctuary 1989
Kanyakumari Wildlife Sanctuary 2002
Karaivetti Bird Wildlife Sanctuary 1999
Karikilli Birds Wildlife Sanctuary 1989
Kodaikanal Wildlife Sanctuary 2013
Koonthankulam-Kadankulam Wildlife Sanctuary 1994
Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary 2016
Melaselvanoor-Keelaselvanoor Wildlife Sanctuary 1998
Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary 1942
Mundanthurai Wildlife Sanctuary 1977
Nellai Wildlife Sanctuary 2015
Oussudu Lake Bird Sanctuary 2015
Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary 1967
Pulicat Lake Bird Wildlife Sanctuary 1980
Sathyamangalam WS 2008, 2011
Srivilliputhur Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary 1988
Theerthangal Bird Sanctuary 2016
Sakkarakottai Bird Sanctuary 2016
Udayamarthandapuram Lake Wildlife Sanctuary 1991
Vaduvoor Birds Wildlife Sanctuary 1991
Vedanthangal Lake Birds Wildlife Sanctuary 1936
Vellanadu Blackbuck Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Vellode Birds Wildlife Sanctuary 1997
Vettangudi Birds Wildlife Sanctuary 1977
Telangana 9 Nagarjuna Sagar-Srisailam Wildlife Sanctuary 1978
Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary 1953
Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary 1965
Kinnersani Wildlife Sanctuary 1977
Lanja Madugu Siwaram Wildlife Sanctuary 1978
Manjeera Crocodile Wildlife Sanctuary 1978
Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary 1952
Pocharam Wildlife Sanctuary 1952
Pranahita Wildlife Sanctuary 1980
Tripura 4 Gumti Wildlife Sanctuary 1988
Rowa Wildlife Sanctuary 1988
Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary 1988
Uttar Pradesh 25 Bakhira Wildlife Sanctuary 1990
Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary 1957
Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Bird Wildlife Sanctuary 2003
Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary 1986
Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary 1982
Katerniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary 1976
Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary 1972
Lakh Bahosi Bird Wildlife Sanctuary 1988
Mahavir Swami Wildlife Sanctuary 1977
National Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary 1979
Nawabganj Bird Wildlife Sanctuary 1984
Okhala Bird Wildlife Sanctuary 1990
Parvati Aranga Wildlife Sanctuary 1990
Patna Wildlife Sanctuary 1990
Pilibhit Wildlife Sanctuary 2014
Ranipur Wildlife Sanctuary 1977
Saman Bird Wildlife Sanctuary 1990
Samaspur Bird Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Sandi Birds Wildlife Sanctuary 1990
Sohagibarwa Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
Sohelwa Wildlife Sanctuary 1988
Sur Sarovar Bird Wildlife Sanctuary 1991
Jai Prakash Narayan (Surhatal) Bird Wildlife Sanctuary 1991
Turtle Wildlife Sanctuary 1989
Vijai Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary 1990
Uttarakhand 7 Askot Wildlife Sanctuary 1986
Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary 1988
Govind Pashu Vihar Wildlife Sanctuary 1955
Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary 1972
Mussoorie Wildlife Sanctuary 1993
Nandhaur Wildlife Sanctuary 2012
Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary 1987
West Bengal 15 Ballavpur Wildlife Sanctuary 1977
Bethuadahari Wildlife Sanctuary 1980
Bibhuti Bhusan Wildlife Sanctuary 1980
Buxa Wildlife Sanctuary 1986
Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary 1976
Chintamani Kar Bird Wildlife Sanctuary 1982
Haliday Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1976
Jorepokhri Salamander Wildlife Sanctuary 1985
Lothian Island Wildlife Sanctuary 1976
Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary 1976
Raiganj Wildlife Sanctuary 1985
Ramnabagan Wildlife Sanctuary 1981
Sajnakhali Wildlife Sanctuary 1976
Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary 1976
West Sunderban Wildlife Sanctuary 2013

 

India has a network of ~880 Protected Areas covering a total of ~1,66,500 km2 (~5.06%)of geographical area.
Protected  Areas of India (July 2021)
Protected Area Type Number Total Area (Km2) Coverage % of Country
National Parks (NPs) 106 41,157 1.23
Wildlife Sanctuaries (WLSs) 568 ~120,500 3.64
Conservation Reserves (CRs) 88 4,356 0.13
Community Reserves 127 525 0.02
Protected Areas (PAs) ~889 ~1,66,500 Km2 ~5.06
 
30 Largest National Parks in terms of area   Descending order of States in terms of number of National Parks
Rank National Park Area (km2)   Rank State No. of NPs
1 Hemis NP 3,350   1 Madhya Pradesh 10
2 Desert NP 3,162   2 Andaman & Nicobar 9
3 Gangotri NP 2,390   3 Assam 7
4 Namdapha NP 1,808   4 Kerala 6
5 Khangchendzonga NP 1,784   5 Maharashtra 6
6 Guru Ghasidas (Sanjay) NP 1,441   6 Uttarakhand 6
7 Sunderban NP 1,330   7 West Bengal 6
8 Indravati (Kutru) NP 1,258   8 Himachal Pradesh 5
9 Papikonda NP 1,013   9 Karnataka 5
10 Kanha NP 940   10 Rajasthan 5
11 Bandipur NP 874   11 Tamil Nadu 5
12 Kaziranga NP 859   12 Gujarat 4
13 Simlipal NP 846   13 J&K UT + Ladakh UT 4
14 Rajaji NP 820   14 Andhra Pradesh 3
15 Great Himalayan NP 754   15 Chhattisgarh 3
16 Khirganga NP 710   16 Telangana 3
17 Pin Valley NP 675   17 Arunachal Pradesh 2
18 Nagarahole (Rajiv Gandhi) NP 643   18 Haryana 2
19 Nanda Devi NP 625   19 Meghalaya 2
20 Kudremukh NP 600   20 Mizoram 2
21 Satpura NP 585   21 Odisha 2
22 Panna NP 543   22 Tripura 2
23 Corbett NP 521   23 Bihar 1
24 Manas NP 500   24 Goa 1
25 Dudhwa NP 490   25 Jharkhand 1
26 Mouling NP 483   26 Manipur 1
27 Govind NP 472   27 Nagaland 1
28 Sanjay NP 467   28 Sikkim 1
29 Bandhavgarh NP 449   29 Uttar Pradesh 1
30 Campbell Bay NP 426   Oldest National Parks
Smallest National Parks in terms of Area     NP Year
Rank National Park Area (km2)   1 Corbett NP 1936
1 South Button Island NP 0.03   2 Kanha NP 1955
2 Fossil NP 0.3   3 Tadoba NP 1955
4 North Button Island NP 0.4   Newest National Parks
5 Middle Button Island NP 0.9     NP Year
6 North Button Island NP 1.3   1 Dihing Patkai NP 2021
7 Dinosaur Fossils NP 1.4   2 Raimona NP 2021
8 Pambadum Shola NP 1.4   3 Jaldapara NP 2014

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List Of Biosphere Reserves Included In MAB List


 UNESCO's MAB Programme or The Man And Biosphere Programme was launched in 1971 and initiated the setting up of Biosphere Reserves. Biosphere Reserve (BR) is a designated area meant for wildlife preservation by the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organisation for representative parts of natural and cultural landscapes extending over large areas of terrestrial or coastal/marine ecosystems or a combination of both.

. The detailed list is as follows:
  • Nilgiri (First to be included)
  • Gulf of Mannar
  • Sunderban
  • Nanda Devi
  • Nokrek
  • Pachmarhi
  • Similipal
  • Achanakmar - Amarkantak
  • Great Nicobar
  • Agasthyamala
  • Khangchendzonga 

What is a National Park?

 Any natural habitat which is set aside by the Government of a state or Union Territory for the conservation of the natural environment is called a National Park.

Which is the largest National Park in India?

 Hemis National Park in Ladakh is the largest National Park in India.

Which was the first Marine National Park in India?

The first Marine National Park is located in the Gulf of Kutch and was created in 1982. It is located on the southern shore of the Gulf of Kutch in the Devbhumi Dwarka district of Gujarat state.

Which is the only floating National Park in the country and where is it located?

The Keibul Lamjao National Park is a national park in the Bishnupur district of the state of Manipur in India. It is the only floating National Park in the world.

How many National Parks are there in India?

There are a total of 106 National Parks (as of January 2022) in India. They cover a total area of 40,564 km2, which is 1.23% of the geographical area of the country.

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