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

There are 106 National Parks in India covering an area of 44,378 sq.km. List of National Parks in India 2024, Map, State-wise List PDF for UPSC Exam 2024

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India, renowned for its rich biodiversity and varied landscapes, boasts 106 national parks spread across its diverse regions. These parks play a crucial role in conserving endangered species and preserving natural habitats. For UPSC aspirants and nature enthusiasts alike, understanding the distribution and significance of these parks is essential. This article provides a comprehensive state-wise list of national parks in India for 2024, highlighting their importance in wildlife conservation and tourism.

What is National Park?

Definition and Purpose

- Protection of Biodiversity: Safeguard diverse ecosystems and wildlife by providing protected environments free from industrial activities, hunting, and poaching.
- Conservation of Natural Resources: Preserve essential resources like water bodies, forests, and minerals to maintain ecological balance.
- Research and Education: Serve as sites for scientific research and educational programs, raising awareness about environmental issues.
- Recreation and Tourism: Offer outdoor activities such as hiking and wildlife viewing, promoting eco-tourism and fostering a connection to nature.

Legal and Management Aspects

- Legal Protection: Established through legislation or treaties, with guidelines for management and conservation.
- Zoning and Regulations: Managed with regulations to limit human activities and prevent ecological degradation.
- Boundaries and Enforcement: Clearly defined boundaries with protection enforced by park rangers or conservation authorities.

Key Features

- Unique Ecosystems: Known for distinct natural features, such as tropical rainforests or arid deserts.
- Endangered Species: Home to species that require special conservation measures.
- Cultural and Historical Significance: May include ancient structures or traditional practices.
- Visitor Facilities: Include centers, educational displays, and guided tours to enhance visitor experience.

Examples

- Yellowstone National Park (USA): Known for geothermal features and diverse wildlife.
- Kruger National Park (South Africa): Major game reserve with high wildlife density, including the Big Five.
- Kaziranga National Park (India): Renowned for one-horned rhinoceroses and rich birdlife.

National Parks in India with State wise

S.No.	State (number of NPs)	National Parks in India	Year	Area (km2)
1	Andaman & Nicobar Islands (9)	1. Campbell Bay National Park	1992	426.23
2		2. Galathea Bay National Park	1992	110
3		3. Mahatama Gandhi Marine (Wandoor) NP	1983	281.5
4		4. Middle Button Island National Park	1987	0.44
5		5. Mount Harriett National Park	1987	46.62
6		6. North Button Island National Park	1987	0.44
7		7. Rani Jhansi Marine National Park	1996	256.14
8		8. Saddle Peak National Park	1987	32.54
9		9. South Button Island National Park	1987	0.03
10	Andhra Pradesh (3)	1. Papikonda National Park	2008	1013
11		2. Rajiv Gandhi (Rameswaram) National Park	2005	2.4
12		3. Sri Venkateswara National Park	1989	353.6
13	Arunachal Pradesh (2)	1. Mouling National Park	1986	483
14	Arunachal Pradesh (2)	2. Namdapha National Park	1983	1808
15	Assam (7)	1. Dibru-Saikhowa National Park	1999	340
16		2. Kaziranga National Park	1974	859
17		3. Manas National Park	1990	500
18		4. Nameri National Park	1998	200
19		5. Orang National Park	1999	78.81
20		6. Raimona National Park	2021	422
21		7. Dihing Patkai National Park	2021	234
22	Bihar (1)	1. Valmiki National Park	1989	335.65
23	Chhattisgarh (3)	1. Guru Ghasidas (Sanjay) National Park	1981	1440.7
24		2. Indravati (Kutru) National Park	1982	1258.4
25		3. Kanger Valley National Park	1982	200
26	Goa (1)	1. Mollem National Park	1992	107
27	Gujarat (4)	1. Vansda National Park	1979	23.99
28		2. Blackbuck (Velavadar) National Park	1976	34.53
29		3. Gir National Park	1975	258.71
30		4. Marine (Gulf of Kachchh) National Park	1982	162.89
31	Haryana (2)	1. Kalesar National Park	2003	46.82
32	Haryana (2)	2. Sultanpur National Park	1989	1.43
33	Himachal Pradesh (5)	1. Great Himalayan National Park	1984	754.4
34		2. Inderkilla National Park	2010	104
35		3. Khirganga National Park	2010	710
36		4. Pin Valley National Park	1987	675
37		5. Simbalbara National Park	2010	27.88
38	UT of Jammu & Kashmir (3)UT of Ladakh (1)	1. City Forest (Salim Ali) National Park (J&K)	1992	9
39		2. Dachigam National Park (J&K)	1981	141
40		3. Hemis National Park (Ladakh)	1981	3350
41		4. Kishtwar National Park (J&K)	1981	425
42	Jharkhand (1)	1. Betla National Park	1986	226.33
43	Karnataka (5)	1. Anshi National Park	1987	417.34
44		2. Bandipur National Park	1974	874.2
45		3. Bannerghatta National Park	1974	260.51
46		4. Kudremukh National Park	1987	600.32
47		5. Nagarhole National Park (Rajiv Gandhi)	1988	643.39
48	Kerala (6)	1. Anamudi Shola National Park	2003	7.5
49		2. Eravikulam National Park	1978	97
50		3. Mathikettan Shola National Park	2003	12.82
51		4. Pambadum Shola National Park	2003	1.318
52		5. Periyar National Park	1982	350
53		6. Silent Valley National Park	1984	89.52
54	Madhya Pradesh (10)	1. Bandhavgarh National Park	1968	448.85
55		2. Dinosaur Fossils National Park	2011	0.8974
56		3. Fossil National Park	1983	0.27
57		4. Pench National Park	1975	292.85
58		5. Kanha National Park	1955	940
59		6. Madhav National Park	1959	375.22
60		7. Panna National Park	1981	542.67
61		8. Sanjay National Park	1981	466.88
62		9. Satpura National Park	1981	585.17
63		10. Van Vihar National Park	1979	4.45
64	Maharashtra (6)	1. Chandoli National Park	2004	317.67
65		2. Gugamal National Park	1975	361.28
66		3. Nawegaon National Park	1975	133.88
67		4. Pench (Jawaharlal Nehru) National Park	1975	257.26
68		5. Sanjay Gandhi National Park (Borivali)	1983	86.96
69		6. Tadoba National Park	1955	116.55
70	Manipur (1)	1. Keibul-Lamjao National Park	1977	40
71	Meghalaya (2)	1. Balphakram National Park	1985	220
72	Meghalaya (2)	2. Nokrek Ridge National Park	1986	47.48
73	Mizoram (2)	1. Murlen National Park	1991	100
74	Mizoram (2)	2. Phawngpui Blue Mountain National Park	1992	50
75	Nagaland (1)	1. Intanki National Park	1993	202.02
76	Odisha (2)	1. Bhitarkanika National Park	1988	145
77	Odisha (2)	2. Simlipal National Park	1980	845.7
78	Rajasthan (5)	1. Desert National Park	1992	3162
79		2. Keoladeo Ghana National Park	1981	28.73
80		3. Mukundra Hills National Park	2006	200.54
81		4. Ranthambore National Park	1980	282
82		5. Sariska National Park	1992	273.8
83	Sikkim (1)	1. Khangchendzonga National Park	1977	1784
84	Tamil Nadu (5)	1. Guindy National Park	1976	2.82
85		2. Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park	1980	6.23
86		3. Indira Gandhi (Annamalai) National Park	1989	117.1
87		4. Mudumalai National Park	1990	103.23
88		5. Mukurthi National Park	1990	78.46
89	Telangana (3)	1. Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park	1994	1.43
90		2. Mahaveer Harina Vanasthali National Park	1994	14.59
91		3. Mrugavani National Park	1994	3.6
92	Tripura (2)	1. Clouded Leopard National Park	2007	5.08
93	Tripura (2)	2. Bison (Rajbari) National Park	2007	31.63
94	Uttar Pradesh (1)	1. Dudhwa National Park	1977	490
95	Uttarakhand (6)	1. Jim Corbett National Park	1936	520.82
96		2. Gangotri National Park	1989	2390.02
97		3. Govind National Park	1990	472.08
98		4. Nanda Devi National Park	1982	624.6
99		5. Rajaji National Park	1983	820
100		6. Valley of Flowers National Park	1982	87.5
101	West Bengal (6)	1. Buxa National Park	1992	117.1
102		2. Gorumara National Park	1992	79.45
103		3. Jaldapara National Park	2014	216.51
104		4. Neora Valley National Park	1986	159.89
105		5. Singalila National Park	1986	78.6
106		6. Sunderban National Park	1984	1330.1

106 National Parks in India

According to a survey conducted in December 2020, there are 106 National Parks in India that together span an area of 44,378 KM2, or 1.35% of the nation’s total land area. In the Protected Area Network Report, 75 more national parks encompassing 16,608 km2 of land are suggested. After full implementation, the number of parks will increase by 176.

National Parks in India Map

Oldest National Parks in India

Corbett National Park is the Oldest National Parks in India which is forested wildlife sanctuary in northern India’s Uttarakhand State

S.No	National Parks in India	Year
1	Corbett National Park	1936
2	Kanha National Park	1955
3	Tadoba National Park	1955

Smallest National Parks

Smallest National Parks is South Button Island located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands off the coast of India, the total area of this protected island is about 5 km²

Rank	National Park	Area (km^2)
1	South Button Island NP	0.03
2	Fossil National Park	0.3
4	North Button Island National Park	0.4
5	Middle Button Island National Park	0.9
7	Dinosaur Fossils National Park	1.4
8	Pambadum Shola National Park	1.4

Newest National Parks in India

The Newest national parks in India in terms of establishment is Dihing Patkai National Park, Dibrugarh and Tinsukia districts of Assam covering an area of 231.65 km²

S. No	National Parks	Year
1	Dihing Patkai National Park	2021
2	Raimona National Park	2021
3	Jaldapara National Park	2014

Largest National Parks in India

The largest National Park is India in terms of area size is Hemis National Park Located in the eastern part of Ladakh district in Jammu and Kashmir in north India

Rank	National Park	Area (km^2)
1	Hemis National Park	3,350
2	Desert National Park	3,162
3	Gangotri National Park	2,390
4	Namdapha National Park	1,808
5	Khangchendzonga National Park	1,784
6	Guru Ghasidas (Sanjay) National Park	1,441
7	Sunderban National Park	1,330
8	Indravati (Kutru) National Park	1,258
9	Papikonda National Park	1,013
10	Kanha National Park	940
11	Bandipur National Park	874
12	Kaziranga National Park	859
13	Simlipal National Park	846
14	Rajaji National Park	820
15	Great Himalayan National Park	754
16	Khirganga National Park	710
17	Pin Valley National Park	675
18	Nagarahole (Rajiv Gandhi) National Park	643
19	Nanda Devi National Park	625
20	Kudremukh National Park	600
21	Satpura National Park	585
22	Panna National Park	543
23	Corbett National Park	521
24	Manas National Park	500
25	Dudhwa National Park	490
26	Mouling National Park	483
27	Govind National Park	472
28	Sanjay National Park	467
29	Bandhavgarh National Park	449
30	Campbell Bay National Park	426

List of National Park in India PDF

FAQs

How many National Parks in India have?

There are 106 existing national parks in India covering an area of 44,372.42 km2, which is 1.35% of the geographical area of the country

Q. Who is the largest National Park in India?

Hemis National Park is the largest National park in India covering an area of 4400 square Km.

Which is New National Park in India?

The two new national parks are Dihing Patkai and Raimona. Assam already has five national parks—Kaziranga, Manas, Dibru-Saikhowa, Nameri and Rajiv Gandhi Orang National Park

How many National Parks also name in India?

There are 103 national parks and 50 tiger reserves in India. They preserve and protect an astonishing degree of biodiversity that includes 70% of the world's wild tigers, white lions, sloth bears, hundreds of bird species, and much more flora and fauna. Kanha National Park is a paradise for wildlife lovers.

Which is the latest National Park in India 2022?

Currently in 2022, a total of 106 National Parks in India, Raimona National Park (newest national park in india), Park in Assam was recently added, as India’s 106th National Park, on June 5, 2021.