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National Parks in India

National parks are good for preserving biodiversity. The Indian government guards national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. The fundamental goals of national parks and wildlife sanctuaries in India is to safeguard wildlife, save flora and animals, and restore the natural ecological balance. It is designated as protected places by the government. A network of over 880 protected areas, totaling about 1,66,550 square kilometres, is covered in Totally India. As of 2024, there are 568 wildlife sanctuaries in India and a total of 106 national parks in India. Numerous types of flora and fauna, such as tigers, lions, pandas, rhinoceroses, and leopards, among others, may be found in National Parks in India 2024 and Wildlife Sanctuaries in India.

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How Many National Parks in India 2024 & Wildlife Sanctuaries in India 2024:

There are 106 National Parks in India 2024 and 544 Wildlife Sanctuaries in India 2024. Madhya Pradesh and Andaman & Nicobar Islands have the maximum number of National Parks (9 each). Millions of people are drawn to national parks in India 2024 and wildlife sanctuaries in India 2024 each year because of their breathtaking natural beauty.

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Some Important National Parks in India List 2024

National Parks in India are created by the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972. As per the law, National Parks in India are declared by the Central and State Government of India. Wildlife Sanctuaries in India are under the provision of the Wild Life Protection Act, 1972. Some of the important National Parks in India which includes the largest and Smallest national park in India are tabulated below.

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Some Important National Parks in India 2024
Largest National Parks in India	Hemis National Park, Jammu & Kashmir
Smallest National Parks in India	South Button Island National Park, Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Largest Wildlife Sanctuary	Rann of Kutch, Gujarat
Smallest Wildlife Sanctuary	Bor Tiger Reserve, Maharashtra
First Marine National Park	Gulf of Kutchh National Park

 

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List of National Parks in India 2024 PDF

We have provided an important list of National Parks in India 2024 and National Parks in India 2024 PDF. National Parks in india is one of the easiest and most memorable topics in the General Awareness section.

 

List of National Parks in India 2024 PDF
State/UT	National Parks in India List	Establishment Year	Total National Parks In India 2024
Andaman & Nicobar Islands	Campbell Bay National Park	1992	9
	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	Rajiv Gandhi (Rameswaram) National Park	2005	3
	Papikonda National Park	2008
	Sri Venkateswara National Park	1989
Arunachal Pradesh	Namdapha National Park	1983	2
	Mouling National Park	1986
Assam	Kaziranga National Park	1974	5
	Manas National Park	1990
	Nameri National Park	1998
	Dibru-Saikhowa National Park	1999
	Rajiv Gandhi Orang National Park	1999
Bihar	Valmiki National Park	1989	1
Chattisgarh	Indravati (Kutru) National Park	1982	3
	Kanger Valley National Park	1982
	Guru Ghasidas (Sanjay) National Park	1981
Goa	Mollem National Park	1992	1
Gujarat	Gir National Park	1975	4
	Vansda National Park	1979
	Marine (Gulf of Kachchh) National Park	1982
	Blackbuck (Velavadar) National Park	1976
Haryana	Sulta National Parkur National Park	1989	2
	Kalesar National Park	2003
Himachal Pradesh	Khirganga National Park	2010	5
	Great Himalayan National Park	1984
	Pin Valley National Park	1987
	Inderkilla National Park	2010
	Simbalbara National Park	2010
Jammu & Kashmir	Dachigam National Park	1981	4
	Kishtwar National Park	1981
	City Forest (Salim Ali) National Park	1992
	Kazinag National Park	2007
Jharkhand	Betla National Park	1986	1
Karnataka	Bannerghatta National Park	1974	5
	Bandipur National Park	1974
	Anshi National Park	1987
	Kudremukh National Park	1987
	Nagarahole (Rajiv Gandhi) National Park	1988
Kerala	Eravikulam National Park	1978	6
	Anamudi Shola National Park	2003
	Periyar National Park	1982
	Silent Valley National Park	1984
	Mathikettan Shola National Park	2003
	Pambadum Shola National Park	2003
Madhya Pradesh	Panna National Park	1981	9
	Satpura National Park	1981
	Kanha National Park	1955
	Madhav National Park	1959
	Indira Priyadarshini Pench National Park	1975
	Sanjay National Park	1981
	Van Vihar National Park	1979
	Bandhavgarh National Park	1968
	Fossil National Park	1983
Maharashtra	Sanjay Gandhi  National Park	1983	6
	Nawegaon National Park	1975
	Chandoli National Park	2004
	Gugamal National Park	1975
	Pench National Park	1975
	Tadoba National Park	1955
Manipur	Keibul-Lamjao National Park	1977	1
Meghalaya	Nokrek Ridge National Park	1986	2
	Balphakram National Park	1985
Mizoram	Phawngpui Blue Mountain National Park	1992	2
	Murlen National Park	1991
Nagaland	Intanki National Park	1993	1
Odisha	Simlipal National Park	1980	2
	Bhitarkanika National Park	1988
Rajasthan	Desert National Park	1992	5
	Mukundra Hills National Park	2006
	Ranthambhore National Park	1980
	Keoladeo Ghana National Park	1981
	Sariska National Park	1992
Sikkim	Khangchendzonga National Park	1977	1
Tamil Nadu	Guindy National Park	1976	5
	Annamalai National Park	1989
	Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park	1980
	Mudumalai National Park	1990
	Mukurthi National Park	1990
Ladakh	Hemis National Park	1981	1
Telangana	Mahaveer Harina Vanasthali National Park	1994	3
	Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park	1994
	Mrugavani National Park	1994
Tripura	Clouded Leopard National Park	2007	2
	Bison  National Park	2007
Uttar Pradesh	Dudhwa National Park	1977	1
Uttarakhand	Corbett National Park	1936	6
	Nanda Devi National Park	1982
	Valley of Flowers National Park	1982
	Rajaji National Park	1983
	Govind National Park	1990
	Gangotri National Park	1989
West Bengal	Sunderban National Park	1984	6
	Buxa National Park	1992
	Gorumara National Park	1992
	Jaldapara National Park	2014
	Neora Valley National Park	1986
	Singalila National Park	1986

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Map of National Parks in India 2024

Referring the national parks in India with map helps you to remember the national parks in India. National parks in India on map with details state wise is provided below.

National Parks in India on Map 2024

 

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Top 10 National Parks in India

Based on the area covered, the top 10 national parks in India 2024 are listed below.

1. Hemis National Park - 3350 sq. km

2. Desert National Park - 3162 sq. km

3. Gangotri National Park - 2490.02 sq. km

4. Kishtwar High Altitude National Park - 2191.5 sq. km

5. Namdapha National Park - 1807.82 sq. km

6. Khangchendzonga National Park- 1784 sq. km

7. Guru Ghasidas (Sanjay) National Park - 1440.71 sq. km

8. Sunderban National Park - 1330.1 sq. km

9. Indravati (Kutru) National Park - 1258.37 sq. km

10. Papikonda National Park -1012.8588 sq. km

 

Importance of National Parks in India 2024

National Park is a shelter for many animals. Entire National Parks in India 2024 will be controlled by Central and state Governments. Here we are providing the importance of National Parks In India.

• There are many plants living in the national parks. These plants keep our surroundings and environment protective and healthy.

• National parks provide a safe home for all animals and plants. National Parks help the air and water healthy.

• National parks preserve our environment healthy. Currently, 14.8% of the land is protected and those lands do not expose environmental damage.

 

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FAQs

Here we have given the common FAQs regarding the National Parks in India 2024 PDF for your reference.

Q. How many National Parks in India?

In total, 106 National Parks are available in India.

Q. Which is the largest National Park in India?

Hemis National Park which is located in Jammu & Kashmir is the largest National Park in India.

Q. Can I get the National Parks in India on Map?

Aspirants shall get the national parks in India on the Map here.

Q. How many national parks are there in West Bengal?

A total of 6 national parks are found in West Bengal.

Q. How many national parks are there in Tamil Nadu?

A total of 5 national parks are found in Tamil Nadu.

 

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