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List of National Parks in India

List of National Parks in India

Overview of National Parks in India

As of May 2020, India has 105 national parks that cover an area of 40,501.13 km2 (15,637.57 sq mi). This accounts for 1.23% of India’s total surface area. These national parks are classified as IUCN category II protected areas, which means they are important for conserving wildlife and their habitats.

History of National Parks in India

The journey of national parks in India began with the establishment of Hailey National Park in 1936, which is now known as Jim Corbett National Park located in Uttarakhand. Initially, by the year 1970, India had only five national parks. However, things changed in 1972 when India introduced the Wildlife Protection Act and Project Tiger. These initiatives were essential to protect the habitats of various species relying on conservation.

List of National Parks in India Updated | National Parks in India

Year of Establishment Name of National Park State
1936 Corbett National Park Uttarakhand
1955 Kanha National Park Madhya Pradesh
1955 Tadoba National Park Maharashtra
1959 Madhav National Park Madhya Pradesh
1968 Bandhavgarh National Park Madhya Pradesh
1974 Kaziranga National Park Assam
1974 Bandipur National Park Karnataka
1974 Bannerghatta National Park Karnataka
1975 Gir National Park Gujarat
1975 Gugamal National Park Maharashtra
1975 Navegaon National Park Maharashtra
1975 Pench National Park Madhya Pradesh
1976 Blackbuck National Park Gujarat
1976 Guindy National Park Tamil Nadu
1977 Keibul-Lamjao National Park Manipur
1977 Khangchendzonga National Park Sikkim
1977 Dudhwa National Park Uttar Pradesh
1978 Eravikulam National Park Kerala
1979 Vansda National Park Gujarat
1979 Van Vihar National Park Madhya Pradesh
1980 Simlipal National Park Odisha
1980 Ranthambore National Park Rajasthan
1980 Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park Tamil Nadu
1981 Guru Ghasidas (Sanjay) National Park Chhattisgarh
1981 Dachigam National Park Jammu & Kashmir
1981 Hemis National Park Jammu & Kashmir
1981 Kishtwar National Park Jammu & Kashmir
1981 Panna National Park Madhya Pradesh
1981 Sanjay National Park Madhya Pradesh
1981 Satpura National Park Madhya Pradesh
1981 Keoladeo Ghana National Park Rajasthan
1982 Indravati National Park Chhattisgarh
1982 Kanger Valley National Park Chhattisgarh
1982 Marine National Park Gujarat
1982 Periyar National Park Kerala
1982 Nanda Devi National Park Uttarakhand
1982 Valley of Flowers National Park Uttarakhand
1983 Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park Andaman & Nicobar Islands
1983 Namdapha National Park Arunachal Pradesh
1983 Fossil National Park Madhya Pradesh
1983 Sanjay Gandhi National Park Maharashtra
1983 Rajaji National Park Uttarakhand
1984 Great Himalayan National Park Himachal Pradesh
1984 Silent Valley National Park Kerala
1984 Sunderban National Park West Bengal
1985 Balpakram National Park Meghalaya
1986 Mouling National Park Arunachal Pradesh
1986 Betla National Park Jharkhand
1986 Nokrek Ridge National Park Meghalaya
1986 Neora Valley National Park West Bengal
1986 Singalila National Park West Bengal
1987 Middle Button Island National Park Andaman & Nicobar Islands
1987 Mount Harriet National Park Andaman & Nicobar Islands
1987 North Button Island National Park Andaman & Nicobar Islands
1987 Saddle Peak National Park Andaman & Nicobar Islands
1987 South Button Island National Park Andaman & Nicobar Islands
1987 Pin Valley National Park Himachal Pradesh
1987 Anshi National Park Karnataka
1987 Kudremukh National Park Karnataka
1988 Nagarahole (Rajiv Gandhi) National Park Karnataka
1988 Bhitarkanika National Park Odisha
1989 Sri Venkateswara National Park Andhra Pradesh
1989 Valmiki National Park Bihar
1989 Sultan National Park Haryana
1989 Indira Gandhi (Annamalai) National Park Tamil Nadu
1989 Gangotri National Park Uttarakhand
1990 Manas National Park Assam
1990 Mudumalai National Park Tamil Nadu
1990 Mukurthi National Park Tamil Nadu
1990 Govind National Park Uttarakhand
1991 Murlen National Park Mizoram
1992 Campbell Bay National Park Andaman & Nicobar Islands
1992 Galathea Bay National Park Andaman & Nicobar Islands
1992 Mollem National Park Goa
1992 City Forest (Salim Ali) National Park Jammu & Kashmir
1992 Phawngpui Blue Mountain National Park Mizoram
1992 Desert National Park Rajasthan
1992 Sariska National Park Rajasthan
1992 Buxa National Park West Bengal
1992 Gorumara National Park West Bengal
1993 Intanki National Park Nagaland
1994 Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park Telangana
1994 Mahaveer Harina Vanasthali National Park Telangana
1994 Mrugavani National Park Telangana
1996 Rani Jhansi Marine National Park Andaman & Nicobar Islands
1998 Nameri National Park Assam
1999 Dibru-Saikhowa National Park Assam
1999 Rajiv Gandhi Orang National Park Assam
2003 Kalesar National Park Haryana
2003 Anamudi Shola National Park Kerala
2003 Mathikettan Shola National Park Kerala
2003 Pampadum Shola National Park Kerala
2004 Chandoli National Park Maharashtra
2005 Rajiv Gandhi (Rameswaram) National Park Andhra Pradesh
2006 Mukundra Hills National Park Rajasthan
2007 Clouded Leopard National Park Tripura
2007 Bison National Park Tripura
2008 Papikonda National Park Andhra Pradesh
2010 Inderkilla National Park Himachal Pradesh
2010 Khirganga National Park Himachal Pradesh
2010 Simbalbara National Park Himachal Pradesh
2014 Jaldapara National Park West Bengal

Protected Areas of India

  • These are defined according to the guidelines prescribed by IUCN (The International Union for Conservation of Nature).
  • There are mainly four types of protected areas which are-
    • National Park
    • Wildlife Sanctuaries
    • Conservation reserves
    • Community reserves
  • National Park
    • Classified as IUCN category II
    • Any area notified by state govt to be constituted as a National Park
    • There are 104 national parks in India.
    • First national park in India- Jim Corbett National Park (previously known as Hailey National
      Park)
    • No human activity/ rights allowed except for the ones permitted by the Chief Wildlife
      Warden of the state.
    • It covered 1.23 Percent geographical area of India
  • Wildlife Sanctuaries
    • Classified as IUCN category II
    • Any area notified by state govt to be constituted as a wildlife sanctuary.
    • Certain rights are available to the people. Example- grazing etc.
    • There are 543 wildlife sanctuaries in India.
    • It covered 3.62 Percent geographical area of India
  • Conservation reserves
    • These categories added in Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Act of 2002.
    • Buffer zones between established national parks, wildlife sanctuaries and reserved and protected forests of India.
    • Uninhabited and completely owned by the Government.
    • It covered 0.08 Percent geographical area of India
  • Community reserves
    • These categories added in Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Act of 2002.
    • Buffer zones between established national parks, wildlife sanctuaries and reserved and protected forests of India.
    • Used for subsistence by communities and community areas because part of the land is privately owned.
    • It covered 0.002 Percent geographical area of India

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