List of National Park in India State Wise

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National parks in India are built to preserve animals in their natural habitat. The activities such as poaching, hunting, cultivation, and industrial activities are strictly prohibited in these areas.

The boundaries of national parks are well protected, and no activities are allowed near or within the boundaries of national parks. The main purpose of National parks is to protect and conserve wildlife.

The first national park in India was Hailey National Park which was established in 1936. Now, it is known as Jim Corbett National Park.

The largest national park in India is Hemis national park, which is located in Ladakh and it is famous for snow leopards.

Madhya Pradesh is the state which has the highest number of national parks in India.

If you are preparing for the Government exam, then you should have knowledge about national parks in India because in most competitive exams, one question comes from this topic.

The national parks in India are an important topic for SSC CGL, SSC CHSL, State Government, Railways, BPSC, and other Government examinations.

In this article, you can find the complete list of National parks in India state wise. You can also download the pdf for National parks in India.

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List of National Parks in India

SR NO. States National Parks Year
1 Assam Orang National Park 1985
2 Assam Kaziranga National Park 1905
3 Assam Manas National Park 1990
4 Assam Nameri National Park 1998
5 Assam Dibru-Saikhowa National Park 1999
6 Assam Dehing Patkai National Park 2004
7 Assam Raimona National Park 2021
8 Andhra Pradesh Papikonda National Park 1978
9 Andhra Pradesh Rajiv Gandhi National Park (Rameswaram) 2005
10 Andhra Pradesh Sri Venkateswara National Park 1989
11 Andaman and Nicobar Campbell Bay National Park 1992
12 Andaman and Nicobar Islands Galathea National Park 1922
13 Andaman and Nicobar Islands Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park 1983
14 Andaman and Nicobar Islands Middle Button Island National Park 1979
15 Andaman and Nicobar Islands Mount Herriet National Park 1979
16 Andaman and Nicobar Islands North Button Island National Park 1979
17 Andaman and Nicobar Islands Rani Jhansi Marine National Park 1996
18 Andaman and Nicobar Islands Saddle Peak National Park 1979
19 Andaman and Nicobar Islands South Button Island National Park 1987
20 Arunachal Pradesh Mouling National Park 1982
21 Arunachal Pradesh Namdapha National Park 1974
22 Bihar Valmiki National Park 1978
23 Chhattisgarh Guru Ghasidas National Park 1983
24 Chhattisgarh Indravati National Park 1975
25 Chhattisgarh Kanger Ghati National Park 1982
26 Gujarat Blackbuck National Park, Velavadar 1976
27 Gujarat Gir Forest National Park 1965
28 Gujarat Marine National Park, Gulf of Kutch 1982
29 Gujarat Vansda National Park 1979
30 Goa Mollem National Park 1978
31 Haryana Sultanpur National Park 1959
32 Haryana Kalesar National Park 2003
33 Himachal Pradesh Great Himalayan National Park 1984
34 Himachal Pradesh Inderkilla National Park 2010
35 Himachal Pradesh Khirganga National Park 2010
36 Himachal Pradesh Pin Valley National Park 1987
37 Himachal pradesh Simbalbara National Park 2010
38 Jharkhand Betla National Park 1974
39 Jammu and Kashmir Dachigam National Park 1981
40 Jammu and Kashmir Kishtwar National Park 1981
41 Jammu and Kashmir Kazing National Park 1992
42 Jammu and Kashmir Salim Ali National Park 1986
43 Karnataka Anshi National Park 1987
44 Karnataka Bandipur National Park 1974
45 Karnataka Bannerghatta National Park 1974
46 Karnataka Kudremukh National Park 1987
47 Karnataka Nagarhole National Park 1988
48 Kerala Anamudi Shola National Park 2003
49 Kerala Eravikulam National Park 1978
50 Kerala Mathikettan Shola National Park 2008
51 Kerala Pambadum Shola National Park 2003
52 Kerala Periyar National Park 1950
53 Kerala Silent Valley National Park 1985
54 Madhya Pradesh Bandhavgarh National Park 1968
55 Madhya Pradesh Mandla Plant Fossils National Park 1983
56 Madhya Pradesh Omkareshwar National Park 2013
57 Madhya Pradesh Kanha National Park 1955
58 Madhya Pradesh Kuno National Park 1981
59 Madhya Pradesh Madhav National Park 1958
60 Madhya Pradesh Panna National Park 1981
61 Madhya Pradesh Pench National Park 1975
62 Madhya Pradesh Sanjay National Park 1983
63 Madhya Pradesh Satpura National Park 1981
64 Madhya Pradesh Van Vihar National Park 1979
65 Maharashtra Chandoli National Park 2004
66 Maharashtra Gugamal National Park 1984
67 Maharashtra Navegaon National Park 1975
68 Maharashtra Sanjay Gandhi National Park 1996
69 Maharashtra Tadoba National Park 1955
70 Meghalaya Balphakram National Park 1987
71 Meghalaya Nokrek National Park 1986
72 Mizoram Murlen National Park 1991
73 Mizoram Phawngpui Blue Mountain National Park 1992
74 Manipur Keibul Lamjao National Park 1977
75 Manipur Sirohi National Park 1982
76 Nagaland Ntangki National Park 1993
77 Odisha Bhitarkanika National Park 1975
78 Odisha Simlipal National Park 1980
79 Rajasthan Desert National Park 1981
80 Rajasthan Keoladeo National Park 1982
81 Rajasthan Sariska Tiger Reserve 1979
82 Rajasthan Mukundra Hills National Park 2004
83 Rajasthan Ranthambore National Park 1980
84 Sikkim Khangchendzonga National Park 1977
85 Tripura Bison (Rajbari) National Park 2007
86 Tripura Clouded Leopard National Park 2007
87 Tamil Nadu Guindy National Park 1977
88 Tamil Nadu Gulf of mannar Marine National Park 1986
89 Tamil Nadu Indira Gandhi Sanctuary and National Park 1976
90 Tamil Nadu Mudumalai National Park 1940
91 Tamil Nadu Mukurthi National Park 2001
92 Telangana Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park 1994
93 Telangana Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park 1975
94 Telangana Mrugavani National Park 1994
95 Ladakh Hemis National Park 1981
96 Uttarakhand Jim Corbett National Park 1936
97 Uttarakhand Nanda Devi National Park 1982
98 Uttarakhand Rajaji National Park 1983
99 Uttarakhand Valley of Flowers National Park 1982
100 Uttarakhand Govind Pashu Vihar National park 1955
101 Uttarakhand Gangotari National Park 1989
102 West Bengal Sundarbans National Park 1984
103 West Bengal Buxa Tiger Reserve 1983
104 West Bengal Gorumara National park 1949
105 West Bengal Jaldapara national Park 2012
106 West Bengal Neora Valley National Park 1986
107 West Bengal Singalila National park 1986
108 Uttar Pradesh Dudhwa National Park 1977

Top 10 National Parks in India

According to the area covered, here are the top 10 National parks in India

SR No. Name of National Park Area
1 Hemis National Park 3350 Km2
2 Desert National Park 3162 Km2
3 Gangotri National Park 2390.02 Km2
4 Kishtwar High Altitude National Park 2191.5 Km2
5 Namdapha National Park 1807.82 Km2
6 Khangchendzonga National Park 1784 Km2
7 Guru Ghasidas (Sanjay) National Park 1440.71 Km2
8 Sunderban National Park 1330.1 Km2
9 Indravati (Kutru) National Park 1258.37 Km2
10 Papikonda National Park 1012.86 Km2

Important point related to National Parks in India

Total number of National Parks in India 108
Latest National Park in India 2022 Raimona National Park, Assam
First National Park in India Hailey is the first National Park in India which is established in 1936, Now it is known as Jim Corbett National park
Largest / Highest National Park in India Hemis National park in India in the largest national park in India which is located in Ladakh. It covers total area 3350 km2
Floating National Park in India Keibul Lamjao National park is a floating national park in India which is located in Manipur
Smallest National Park in India South Button Island National park in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Who Designates a National Park in India State Government

How many types of National Parks in India

There are two types of National parks in India, they are following:

National Parks in India Map PDF

You can see the all national parks in the Map of India. If you want to downlaod the PDF file the Click here to downlaod National Parks in India MAP.

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Latest National Park MCQ's Objective Questions

1. Where is "Desert Nationa Park" situated?

1. Jaisalmer - Jodhpur

2. Jaisalmer - Barmer

3. Bikaner - Jaisalmer

4. Barmer - Jalore

Answer: Option 2: Jaisalmer Barmer

2. When was India's first National Park established?

1. 1935

2. 1940

3. 1936

4. 1947

Answer: Option 3: 1936

3. Where is "Kutru" National Park Situated?

1. Chhattisgarh

2. Uttar Pradesh

3. Jodhpur

4. Kolkata

Answer: Option 1: Chhattisgarh

4. Which among the following national parks come under UNESCO World Heritage Site's List?

1. Jim Corbett National Park

2. Rajaji National Park

3. Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks

4. None of the Above

Answer: Option 3: Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks

5. In which state "Kaziranga" National Park Situated?

1. Gujarat

2. Madhya Pradesh

3. Arunachal Pradesh

4. Assam

Answer: Option 4: Assam

6. Which state has highest number of National Parks in India?

1. Kerala

2. Rajasthan

3. Maharashtra

4. Madhya Pradesh

Answer: Option 4: Madhya Pradesh

7. What is name of Smallest National Park of India?

1. Campbell Bay National Park

2. South Button National Park

3. Keoladeo National Park

4. Betla National Park

Answer: Option 2: South Button National Park

8. What is the largest national park of India?

1. Gir National Park

2. Jim Corbett National Park

3. Indravati National park

4. Hemis National Park

Answer: Option 4: Hemis National Park

9. Where is "Sundarban National Park Located"

1. Arunachal Pradesh

2. Bihar

3. Uttar Pradesh

4. West Bengal

Answer: Option 4: West Bengal

10. Where is "Satpura National Park is located?"

1. Madhya Pradesh

2. Maharashtra

3. Tamil Nadu

4. Chhattisgarh

Answer: Option 1: Madhya Pradesh

11. In which state is "Ranthambore National Park Located"

1. Madhya Pradesh

2. Maharashtra

3. Tamil Nadu

4. Rajasthan

Answer: Option 4: Rajasthan

12. "Keibul Lamjao" National Park is located on Which Late?

1. Kolleru Lake

2. Wular lake

3. Dal Lake

4. Loktak Lake

Answer: Option 4: Loktak Lake

FAQ's on National Park in India

There are total 108 National parks in India in 2022.

Hemis National park in the largest national park in India which is located in Ladakh.

According to area covered, Hemis is first largest national park in India which is located in Ladakh and it cover 3350 km2area. The Desert National park is the second largest national park in India which is located in the Indian state of Rajasthan, near the towns of Jaisalmer and Barmer, it covers 3162 km2area. It was established in 1981.

Kaziranga National park is the no 1 national park in India which is located in the northeast state of Assam. It is one of the finest wildlife refuges in the world.

Hailey National park (Now Jim Corbett National Park) is the first national park in India which was established in 1936. It is located in Uttarakhand.

Raimona National Park is the latest addition to national park in India.

Dehing patkai national park is the 105th national park in India.

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