[Detailed List] All Famous National Parks In India

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In this article of GrabNaukri.com, we will discuss national parks in India. After a brief introduction of important details about National Parks in India, we have given a State-wise list of all National Parks in the country.

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1 About National Parks in India:
2 Q. What is a National Park…….?
3 Q. Which Indian law provides provision for National Parks?
4 Q. How many National Parks are there in India?
5 Q. Which is the State with the maximum number of National Parks, and Maximum area under National Parks?
6 Q. Largest and Smallest National Park in India?
7 Q. Where are other such national parks in india.?
8 Q. where is kaziranga national park located in india map.?
9 Q. Which is the first national park established in india.?
10 Latest list of all National Parks in India (state-wise):
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About National Parks in India:

Q. What is a National Park…….?

Ans. An area which is identified as being rich in biodiversity is strictly protected from activities like industry or residential development, poaching, deforestation, hunting, forestry, grazing, cultivation, and any other activity which may damage the flora and fauna of that region. The area is declared as a National Park under law, and the boundaries are well defined. They are not to be exploited in any manner whatsoever.

Q. Which Indian law provides provision for National Parks?

Ans. The Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 provides provision for several protected areas and reserves including National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries, Tiger Reserves, Conservation Reserves, and Community Reserves. National Parks and Tiger Reserves are more strictly protected than other areas.

Q. How many National Parks are there in India?

Ans. There are a total of 104 National Parks in India (as of 2019).

Q. Which is the State with the maximum number of National Parks, and Maximum area under National Parks?

Ans. Madhya Pradesh has the highest number of National Parks (10 Nos).

Q. Largest and Smallest National Park in India?

Largest – Hemis National Park, Jammu & Kashmir Smallest – South Button Island National Park, Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Q. Where are other such national parks in india.?

Ans. Some of the National Parks in India are as follows: Kanha National Park (Madhya Pradesh) Kaziranga National Park (Assam) Gir National Park (Gujarat) Ranthambhore National Park (Rajasthan) Nagarhole National Park (Mysore) Palamu National Park (Jharkhand)

Q. where is kaziranga national park located in india map.?

Ans. State of Assam

Q. Which is the first national park established in india.?

Ans. Jim Corbett National Park was established in 1936, and it was named Hailey National Park after its founder Sir Malcolm Hailey. In 1956, in honor of Jim Corbett, who took the initiative for wildlife preservation in India, the Indian Government renamed it as Corbett National Park.

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Latest list of all National Parks in India (state-wise):

State: Andhra Pradesh (Total National Parks: 3)
S.No.	National Park	Established	Remarks
1	Papikonda National Park	2008	Largest National Park in Andhra Pradesh
2	Sri Venkateswara National Park	1989	–
3	Rajiv Gandhi National Park	2005	–
State: Arunachal Pradesh (Total National Parks: 2)
S.No.	National Park	Established	Remarks
1	Namdapha National Park	1983	Largest in Arunachal Pradesh
2	Mouling National Park	1986	–
State: Assam (Total National Parks: 5)
S.No.	National Park	Established	Remarks
1	Dibru-Saikhowa National Park	1999	–
2	Kaziranga National Park	1974	Largest in Assam
3	Manas National Park	1990	–
4	Rajiv gandhi Orang National Park	1999	Smallest in Assam
5	Nameri National Park	1998	–
State: Bihar (Total National Parks: 1)
S.No.	National Park	Established	Remarks
1	Valmiki National Park	1989	–
State: Chattisgarh (Total National Parks: 3)
S.No.	National Park	Established	Remarks
1	Guru Ghasi Das (Sanjay) National Park	1981	Largest in Chattisgarh
2	Indravati National Park	1982	–
3	Kanger Valley National Park	1982	Smallest in Chattisgarh
State: Goa (Total National Parks: 1)
S.No.	National Park	Established	Remarks
1	Bhagwan Mahavir (Mollem) National Park	1992	–
State: Gujarat (Total National Parks: 4)
S.No.	National Park	Established	Remarks
1	Gir Forest National Park	1975	Largest in Gujarat. The ONLY National Park in the world which is home to Asiatic Lions.
2	Blackbuck National Park, Velavadar	1976	–
3	Vansda National Park	1979	Smallest in Gujarat
4	Marine National Park, Gulf of Kutch	1982	–
State: Haryana (Total National Parks: 2)
S.No.	National Park	Established	Remarks
1	Sultanpur National Park	1989	Smallest in Haryana
2	Kalesar National Park	2003	–
State: Himachal Pradesh (Total National Parks: 5)
S.No.	National Park	Established	Remarks
1	Great Himalayan National Park	1984	Largest in Himachal Pradesh
2	Pin Valley National Park	1987	–
3	Khirganga National Park	2010	–
4	Inderkilla National Park	2010	–
5	Simbalbara National Park	2010	Smallest in Himachal Pradesh
State: Jammu & Kashmir (Total National Parks: 4)
S.No.	National Park	Established	Remarks
1	Hemis National Park	1981	Largest in J&K.
2	Kishtwar National Park	1981	–
3	Dachigam National Park	1981	–
4	Salim Ali National Park	1992	Smallest in J&K.
State: Jharkhand (Total National Parks: 1)
S.No.	National Park	Established	Remarks
1	Betla National Park	1986	–
State: Karnataka (Total National Parks: 5)
S.No.	National Park	Established	Remarks
1	Bandipur National Park	1974	Largest in Karnataka
2	Bannerghatta National Park	1974	Smallest in Karnataka
3	Kudremukh National Park	1987	–
4	Anshi National Park	1987	–
5	Nagarhole (Rajiv Gandhi) National Park	1988	–
State: Kerela (Total National Parks: 6)
S.No.	National Park	Established	Remarks
1	Eravikulam National Park	1978	–
2	Periyar National Park	1982	Largest in Kerela
3	Silent Valley National Park	1984	–
4	Mathikettan Shola National Park	2003	–
5	Anamudi Shola National Park	2003	–
6	Pambadum Shola National Park	2003	Smallest in Kerela
State: Madhya Pradesh (Total National Parks: 10) – Highest number of national parks
S.No.	National Park	Established	Remarks
1	Kanha National Park	1955	Largest in Madhya Pradesh
2	Madhav National Park	1959	–
3	Bandhavgarh National Park	1968	–
4	Pench (Priyadarshini) National Park	1975	–
5	Van Vihar National Park	1979	–
6	Satpura National Park	1981	–
7	Panna National Park	1981	–
8	Sanjay National Park	1981	–
9	Mandla Plant Fossils National Park	1983	Smallest in Madhya Pradesh
10	Dinosaur Fossils National Park	2011
State: Maharashtra (Total National Parks: 6)
S.No.	National Park	Established	Remarks
1	Tadoba National Park	1955	–
2	Gugamal National Park	1975	Largest in Maharashtra
3	Pench National Park	1975	–
4	Navegaon National Park	1975	–
5	Sanjay Gandhi (Borivali) National Park	1983	Smallest in Maharashtra
6	Chandoli National Park	2004	–
State: Manipur (Total National Parks: 1)
S.No.	National Park	Established	Remarks
1	Keibul Lamjao National Park	1977	–
State: Meghalaya (Total National Parks: 2)
S.No.	National Park	Established	Remarks
1	Balphakram National Park	1985	Largest in Meghalaya
2	Nokrek National Park	1986	–
State: Mizoram (Total National Parks: 2)
S.No.	National Park	Established	Remarks
1	Murlen National Park	1991	Largest in Mizoram
2	Phawngpui Blue Mountain National Park	1992	–
State: Nagaland (Total National Parks: 1)
S.No.	National Park	Established	Remarks
1	Intanki National Park	1993	–
State: Odisha (Total National Parks: 2)
S.No.	National Park	Established	Remarks
1	Simlipal National Park	1980	Largest in Odisha
2	Bhitarkanika National Park	1988	–
State: Rajasthan (Total National Parks: 5)
S.No.	National Park	Established	Remarks
1	Ranthambore National Park	1980	–
2	Keoladeo Ghana National Park	1981	Smallest in Rajasthan
3	Sariska National Park	1982	–
4	Desert National Park	1992	Largest in Rajasthan
5	Mukundra Hills (Darrah) National Park	2006	–
State: Sikkim (Total National Parks: 1)
S.No.	National Park	Established	Remarks
1	Khangchendzonga National Park	1977	–
State: Tamil Nadu (Total National Parks: 5)
S.No.	National Park	Established	Remarks
1	Guindy National Park	1976	Smallest in Tamil Nadu
2	Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park	1980	–
3	Indira Gandhi (Annamalai) National Park	1989	Largest in Tamil Nadu
4	Mudumalai National Park	1990	–
5	Mukurthi National Park	1990	–
State: Telangana (Total National Parks: 3)
S.No.	National Park	Established	Remarks
1	Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park	1994	Largest in Telangana
2	Mrugavani National Park	1994	–
3	Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park	1994	Smallest in Telangana
State: Tripura (Total National Parks: 2)
S.No.	National Park	Established	Remarks
1	Bison (Rajbari) National Park	2007	Largest in Tripura
2	Clouded Leopard National Park	2007	–
State: Uttar Pradesh (Total National Parks: 1)
S.No.	National Park	Established	Remarks
1	Dudhwa National Park	1977	–
State: Uttarakhand (Total National Parks: 6)
S.No.	National Park	Established	Remarks
1	Jim Corbett National Park	1936	–
2	Nanda Devi National Park	1982	–
3	Valley of Flowers National Park	1982	Smallest in uUttarakhand
4	Rajaji National Park	1983	–
5	Gangotri National Park	1989	Largest in Uttarakhand
6	Govind Pashu Vihar	1990	–
State: West Bengal (Total National Parks: 6)
S.No.	National Park	Established	Remarks
1	Sundarbans National Park	1984	Largest in West Bengal
2	Neora Valley National Park	1986	–
3	Singalila National Park	1986	Smallest in West Bengal
4	Buxa National Park	1992	–
5	Gorumara National Park	1992	–
6	Jaldapara National Park	2014	–
Union Territory: Andaman & Nicobar (Total National Parks: 9) – Highest number of National parks along with Madhya Pradesh which also has 9 National Parks.
S.No.	National Park	Established	Remarks
1	Mahatma Gandhi Marine (Wandoor) National Park	1983	–
2	Mount Harriett National Park	1987	–
3	Saddle Peak National Park	1987	–
4	North Button Island National Park	1987	–
5	Middle Button Island National Park	1987
6	South Button Island National Park	1987	Smallest in Andaman & Nicobar
7	Campbell Bay National Park	1992	Largest in Andaman & Nicobar
8	Galathea Bay National Park	1992	–
9	Rani Jhansi Marine National Park	1996	–

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