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Table Of Content

1. What is a National Park
2. List of National Parks In India
3. Important Details Related To The List Of National Parks
4. Important Facts Related to The National Parks
5. List Of Wild Life Sanctuary In India 

 

What is a National Park

The national park is an area that is strictly reserved for the betterment of the wildlife and biodiversity, and where activities like developmental, forestry, poaching, hunting, and grazing on cultivation are not permitted. The government can declare an area as a national park with adequate ecological, geo-morphological and natural significance. In these parks, even private ownership rights are not allowed. Their boundaries are well-marked and circumscribed.

India's national parks are category II protected areas according to the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature). The first national park in India, today known as Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand, was founded in 1936. India only had five national parks by 1970. To protect the habitats of animals that depend on conservation, India passed the Wildlife Protection Act in 1972 and Project Tiger in 1973. In the 1980s, more federal legislation aimed at enhancing wildlife preservation was introduced. India now has 106 national parks.

In India, there are currently 106 national parks, which occupy an area of 44,378 km2, or 1.35 percent of the nation's total land area (National Wildlife Database, Dec. 2020). Along with the aforementioned, 75 more National Parks totaling 16,608 km2 are suggested in the Protected Area Network Report. After the aforementioned study has been fully implemented, the network of parks will increase by 176.

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List of National Parks In India

1. There are 106 National Parks and 568 Wildlife Sanctuaries in India. 
2. They account for 1.35% of the geographical area of the country.
3. Madhya Pradesh and Andaman & Nicobar Islands have the maximum number of National Parks (9 each).

State/Union Territory	Total  Parks	National Parks Name	Establishment Year
Andaman & Nicobar Islands	9	Campbell Bay National Park	1992
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	3	Papikonda National Park	2008
Rajiv Gandhi (Rameswaram) National Park	2005
Sri Venkateswara National Park	1989
Arunachal Pradesh	2	Mouling National Park	1986
Namdapha National Park	1983
Assam	7	Dibru-Saikhowa National Park	1999
Kaziranga National Park	1974
Manas National Park	1990
Nameri National Park	1998
Rajiv Gandhi Orang National Park	1999
Raimona National Park	2021
Dihing Patkai National Parks	2022
Bihar	1	Valmiki National Park	1989
Chhattisgarh	3	Guru Ghasidas (Sanjay) National Park	1981
Indravati (Kutru) National Park	1982
Kanger Valley National Park	1982
Goa	1	Mollem National Park	1992
Gujarat	4	Vansda National Park	1979
Blackbuck (Velavadar) National Park	1976
Gir National Park	1975
Marine (Gulf of Kachchh) National Park	1982
Haryana	2	Kalesar National Park	2003
SultaNational Parkur National Park	1989
Himachal Pradesh	5	Great Himalayan National Park	1984
Inderkilla National Park	2010
Khirganga National Park	2010
Pin Valley National Park	1987
Simbalbara National Park	2010
Jammu and Kashmir	4	City Forest (Salim Ali) National Park	1992
Dachigam National Park	1981
Kishtwar National Park	1981
Jharkhand	1	Betla National Park	1986
Karnataka	5	Anshi National Park	1987
Bandipur National Park	1974
Bannerghatta National Park	1974
Kudremukh National Park	1987
Nagarahole (Rajiv Gandhi) National Park	1988
Kerala	6	Anamudi Shola National Park	2003
Eravikulam National Park	1978
Mathikettan Shola National Park	2003
Pambadum Shola National Park	2003
Periyar National Park	1982
Silent Valley National Park	1984
Madhya Pradesh	9	Bandhavgarh National Park	1968
Fossil National Park	1983
Indira Priyadarshini Pench National Park	1975
Kanha National Park	1955
Madhav National Park	1959
Panna National Park	1981
Sanjay National Park	1981
Satpura National Park	1981
Van Vihar National Park	1979
Maharashtra	6	Chandoli National Park	2004
Gugamal National Park	1975
Nawegaon National Park	1975
Pench (Jawaharlal Nehru) National Park	1975
Sanjay Gandhi (Borivali) National Park	1983
Tadoba National Park	1955
Manipur	1	Keibul-Lamjao National Park	1977
Meghalaya	2	Balphakram National Park	1985
Nokrek Ridge National Park	1986
Mizoram	2	Murlen National Park	1991
Phawngpui Blue Mountain National Park	1992
Nagaland	1	Intanki National Park	1993
Odisha	2	Bhitarkanika National Park	1988
Simlipal National Park	1980
Rajasthan	5	Mukundra Hills National Park	2006
Desert National Park	1992
Keoladeo Ghana National Park	1981
Ranthambhore National Park	1980
Sariska National Park	1992
Sikkim	1	Khangchendzonga National Park	1977
Tamil Nadu	5	Guindy National Park	1976
Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park	1980
Indira Gandhi (Annamalai) National Park	1989
Mudumalai National Park	1990
Mukurthi National Park	1990
Ladakh	1	Hemis National Park	1981
Telangana	3	Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park	1994
Mahaveer Harina Vanasthali National Park	1994
Mrugavani National Park	1994
Tripura	2	Clouded Leopard National Park	2007
Bison (Rajbari) National Park	2007
Uttar Pradesh	1	Dudhwa National Park	1977
Uttarakhand	6	Corbett National Park	1936
Gangotri National Park	1989
Govind National Park	1990
Nanda Devi National Park	1982
Rajaji National Park	1983
Valley of Flowers National Park	1982
West Bengal	6	Buxa National Park	1992
Gorumara National Park	1992
Jaldapara National Park	2014
Neora Valley National Park	1986
Singalila National Park	1986
Sunderban National Park	1984

What is the Objective of National Parks?

• The Central or State Government protects the region's entire ecosystem.
• These support the preservation of widely dispersed species, local ecological processes, and migratory pathways.
• These keep thriving populations that are ecologically viable in the designated locations.
• They support the cultural, ecological, and educational advancement of the protected area's natural resources.

Candidates must prepare the difference between National Parks and Wild Life Sanctuary.
 

Important Details Related To The List Of National Parks:

• India is one of the 17 megadiverse countries in the world. The country is bestowed with a plethora of flora and fauna.
• They are a method of in situ conservation.
• The National Parks in general are not species-based. 
• Here, no human activity is allowed.
• Grazing of livestock and private tenurial rights are not permitted here.
• Species mentioned in the Schedules of the Wildlife Act are not allowed to be hunted o,r captured.
• No person shall destroy, remove, or exploit any wildlife from a National Park destroy or damage the habitat of any wild animal, or deprive any wild animal of its habitat within a national park.
• They cannot be downgraded to the status of a ‘sanctuary’.

Criteria for New National Parks

A proposed unit will be considered nationally significant if it meets all four of the following standards:
• it is an outstanding example of a particular type of resource.
• it possesses exceptional value or quality in illustrating or interpreting the natural or cultural themes of our Nation’s heritage.
• it offers superlative opportunities for recreation for public use and enjoyment, or scientific study.
• it retains a high degree of integrity as a true, accurate, and relatively unspoiled example of the resource.
 
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Important Facts Related to The National Parks:

• Total number of National parks in India-  106
• The total area covered under national parks - 40,501 sq.km.
• Maximum National Park state-  M. P. (9), Andaman & Nicobar (9)
• First National Park of Indian Jim Corbett National Park.
• Latest National Park Kuno National Park
• Hemis National Park in Ladakh is India's largest national park.
• South Button Island National Park, Andaman, and Nicobar Island, is the smallest national park.
• Gulf of Kutchh National Park was the first marine national park.
• Keibul Lamjao National Park in Manipur is a Floating National Park.
   

Candidates must also know the list of Natural Heritage Sites In India. They are as follows:

• Great Himalayan National Park Conservation Area (2014)
• Kaziranga National Park (1985)
• Keoladeo National Park (1985)
• Manas Wildlife Sanctuary (1985)
• Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks (1988,2005)
• Sundarbans National Park (1987)
• Western Ghats (2012)

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List Of Wild Life Sanctuary In India 

A wildlife sanctuary is a location set aside for the preservation of a specific type of plant or animal life. The state's authorities may let its residents to engage in a limited number of human activities. Wildlife officials, for instance, may permit livestock grazing for a certain community residing there. Any form of wildlife exploitation is illegal, and the competent National or State Wildlife Board must approve any removal of forest products.

State/Union Territory	Total Wildlife Sanctuary	Wildlife Sanctuary Name	Year
Andaman and Nicobar	96	Arial Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Bamboo Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Barren Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Battimalv Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Belle Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Benett Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Bingham Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Blister Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Bluff Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Bondoville Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Brush Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Buchanan Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Chanel Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Cinque Islands Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Clyde Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Cone Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Curlew (B.P.) Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Curlew Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Cuthbert Bay Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Defence Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Dot Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Dottrell Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Duncan Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
East Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
East of Inglis Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Egg Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Elat Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Entrance Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Gander Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Galathea Bay Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Girjan Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Goose Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Hump Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Interview Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
James Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Jungle Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Kwangtung Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Kyd Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Landfall Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Latouche Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Lohabarrack (Saltwater Crocodile) Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Mangrove Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Mask Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Mayo Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Megapode Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Montogemery Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Narcondam Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
North Brother Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
North Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
North Reef Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Oliver Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Orchid Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Ox Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Oyster Island-I Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Oyster Island-II Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Paget Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Parkinson Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Passage Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Patric Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Peacock Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Pitman Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Point Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Potanma Islands Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Ranger Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Reef Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Roper Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Ross Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Rowe Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Sandy Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Sea Serpent Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Shark Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Shearme Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Sir Hugh Rose Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Sisters Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Snake Island-I Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Snake Island-II Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
South Brother Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
South Reef Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
South Sentinel Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Spike Island-I Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Spike Island-II Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Stoat Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Surat Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Swamp Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Table (Delgarno) Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Table (Excelsior) Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Talabaicha Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Temple Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Tillongchang Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Tree Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Trilby Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Tuft Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Turtle Islands Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
West Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Wharf Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
White Cliff Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Andhra Pradesh	13	Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary	1978
Gundla Brahmeswaram Wildlife Sanctuary	1990
Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary	2002
Koundinya Wildlife Sanctuary	1990
Kolleru  Wildlife Sanctuary	1953
Krishna Wildlife Sanctuary	1989
Nagarjuna Sagar - Srisailam Wildlife Sanctuary	1978
Nellapattu Wildlife Sanctuary	1976
Pulicat Lake Wildlife Sanctuary	1976
Rollapadu Wildlife Sanctuary	1988
Sri Lankamalleswara Wildlife Sanctuary	1988
Sri Penusila Narasimha Wildlife Sanctuary	1997
Sri Venkateswara Wildlife Sanctuary	1985
Arunachal Pradesh	11	D’Ering Memorial (Lali) Wildlife Sanctuary	1978
Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary	1991
Eagle Nest Wildlife Sanctuary	1989
Itanagar Wildlife Sanctuary	1978
Kamlang Wildlife Sanctuary	1989
Kane Wildlife Sanctuary	1991
Mahao Wildlife Sanctuary	1980
Pakke (Pakhui) Wildlife Sanctuary	1977
Sessa Orchid Wildlife Sanctuary	1989
Tale Wildlife Sanctuary	1995
Yordi Rabe Supse Wildlife Sanctuary	1996
Assam	18	Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary	2004
Barail Wildlife Sanctuary	2004
Barnadi Wildlife Sanctuary	1980
Bherjan-Borajan-Padumoni Wildlife Sanctuary	1999
Burachapari Wildlife Sanctuary	1995
Chakrasila Wildlife Sanctuary	1994
Deepor Beel Wildlife Sanctuary	1994
Dihing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary	2004
East Karbi Anglong Wildlife Sanctuary	2000
Garampani Wildlife Sanctuary	1952
Hollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary	1997
Lawkhowa Wildlife Sanctuary	1972
Marat Longri Wildlife Sanctuary	2003
Nambor Wildlife Sanctuary	2000
Nambor-Doigrung  Wildlife Sanctuary	2003
Pabitora Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Pani-Dihing Bird Wildlife Sanctuary	1995
Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary	1998
Bihar	12	Barela Jheel Salim Ali Bird Wildlife Sanctuary	1997
Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary	1976
Gautam Budha Wildlife Sanctuary	1976
Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary	1982
Kanwarjheel Wildlife Sanctuary	1989
Kusheshwar Asthan Bird Wildlife Sanctuary	1994
Nagi Dam Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Nakti Dam Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Pant (Rajgir) Wildlife Sanctuary	1978
Udaipur Wildlife Sanctuary	1978
Valmiki Wildlife Sanctuary	1978
Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Wildlife Sanctuary	1990
Chhattisgarh	11	Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary	1975
Badalkhol Wildlife Sanctuary	1975
Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary	1976
Bhairamgarh Wildlife Sanctuary	1983
Bhoramdev Wildlife Sanctuary	2001
Sarangarh - Gomardha Wildlife Sanctuary	1975
Pamed Wild Buffalo Wildlife Sanctuary	1985
Semarsot Wildlife Sanctuary	1978
Sitanadi Wildlife Sanctuary	1974
Tamor Pingla Wildlife Sanctuary	1978
Udanti Wild Buffalo Wildlife Sanct	1985
Chandigarh	2	City Bird Wildlife Sanctuary	1998
Sukhna Lake Wildlife Sanctuary	1986
Dadra and Nagar Haveli	1	Dadra and Nagar Haveli Wildlife Sanctuary	2000
Daman and Diu	1	Fudam Wildlife Sanctuary	1991
Delhi	1	Asola Bhati (Indira Priyadarshini) Wildlife Sanctuary	1992
Goa	6	Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary	1969
Dr. Salim Ali Bird (Chorao) Wildlife Sanctuary	1988
Cotigaon Wildlife Sanctuary	1968
Madei Wildlife Sanctuary	1999
Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary	1967
Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary	1999
Gujarat	23	Balaram Ambaji Wildlife Sanctuary	1989
Barda Wildlife Sanctuary	1979
Gaga (Great Indian Bustard) Wildlife Sanctuary	1988
Gir Wildlife Sanctuary	1965
Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary	2008
Hingolgadh Wildlife Sanctuary	1980
Jambughoda Wildlife Sanctuary	1990
Jessore Sloth Bear Wildlife Sanctuary	1978
Kachchh (Lala) Great Indian Bustard Wildlife Sanctuary	1995
Kachchh Desert Wildlife Sanctuary	1986
Khijadiya Bird Wildlife Sanctuary	1981
Marine (Gulf of Kachchh) Wildlife Sanctuary	1980
Mitiyala Wildlife Sanctuary	2004
Nal Sarovar Bird Wildlife Sanctuary	1969
Narayan Sarovar Chinkara Wildlife Sanctuary	1995
Paniya Wildlife Sanctuary	1989
Porbandar Bird Wildlife Sanctuary	1988
Purna Wildlife Sanctuary	1990
Rampara Vidi Wildlife Sanctuary	1988
Ratanmahal Sloth Bear Wildlife Sanctuary	1982
Shoolpaneswar (Dhumkhal) Wildlife Sanctuary	1982
Thol Lake Wildlife Sanctuary	1988
Wild Ass Wildlife Sanctuary	1973
Haryana	8	Abubshehar Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Bhindawas Lake Wildlife Sanctuary	1986
Bir Shikargarh Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Chhilchhila Lake Wildlife Sanctuary	1986
Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary	1996
Khaparwas Wildlife Sanctuary	1991
Morni Hills (Khol-Hi-Raitan) Wildlife Sanctuary	2004
Nahar Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Himachal Pradesh	28	Bandli Wildlife Sanctuary	1962
Chail Wildlife Sanctuary	1976
Chandratal Wildlife Sanctuary	2007
Churdhar Wildlife Sanctuary	1985
Daranghati Wildlife Sanctuary	1962
Dhauladhar Wildlife Sanctuary	1994
Gamgul Siyabehi Wildlife Sanctuary	1962
Kais Wildlife Sanctuary	1954
Kalatop-Khajjiar Wildlife Sanctuary	1958
Kanawar Wildlife Sanctuary	1954
Khokhan Wildlife Sanctuary	1954
Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary	1992
Kugti Wildlife Sanctuary	1962
Lippa Asrang Wildlife Sanctuary	1962
Majathal Wildlife Sanctuary	1954
Manali Wildlife Sanctuary	1954
Nargu Wildlife Sanctuary	1962
Pong Dam Lake Wildlife Sanctuary	1982
Renuka Wildlife Sanctuary	2013
Rupi Bhaba Wildlife Sanctuary	1982
Sainj Wildlife Sanctuary	1994
Rakchham Chitkul (Sangla Valley) Wildlife Sanctuary	1989
Sech Tuan Nala Wildlife Sanctuary	1962
Shikari Devi Wildlife Sanctuary	1962
Shimla Water Catchment Wildlife Sanctuary	1958
Talra Wildlife Sanctuary	1962
Tirthan Wildlife Sanctuary	1992
Tundah Wildlife Sanctuary	1962
Jammu and Kashmir	15	Baltal-Thajwas Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Gulmarg Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Hirapora Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Hokersar Wildlife Sanctuary	1992
Jasrota Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Karakoram (Nubra Shyok) Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Lachipora Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Limber Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Nandni Wildlife Sanctuary	1981
Overa-Aru Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Rajparian (Daksum) Wildlife Sanctuary	2002
Ramnagar Rakha Wildlife Sanctuary	1981
Surinsar Mansar Wildlife Sanctuary	1981
Trikuta Wildlife Sanctuary	1981
Jharkhand	11	Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary	1976
Gautam Budha Wildlife Sanctuary	1976
Hazaribagh Wildlife Sanctuary	1976
Kodarma Wildlife Sanctuary	1985
Lawalong Wildlife Sanctuary	1978
Mahuadanr Wolf Wildlife Sanctuary	1976
Palamau Wildlife Sanctuary	1976
Palkot Wildlife Sanctuary	1990
Parasnath Wildlife Sanctuary	1984
Topchanchi Wildlife Sanctuary	1978
Udhwa Lake Bird Wildlife Sanctuary	1991
Karnataka	30	Adichunchunagiri Peacock Wildlife Sanctuary	1981
Arabithittu Wildlife Sanctuary	1985
Attiveri Bird Wildlife Sanctuary	1994
Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary	1974
Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary	2010
Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple (B.R.T.) Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary	1974
Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Chincholi Wildlife Sanctuary	2012
Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Daroji Bear Wildlife Sanctuary	1992
Ghataprabha Bird Wildlife Sanctuary	1974
Gudavi Bird Wildlife Sanctuary	1989
Gudekote Sloth Bear Wildlife Sanctuary	2013
Jogimatti Wildlife Sanctuary	2015
Malai Mahadeshwara Wildlife Sanctuary	2013
Melkote Temple Wildlife Sanctuary	1974
Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary	1974
Nugu Wildlife Sanctuary	1974
Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Ranebennur Black Buck Wildlife Sanctuary	1974
Ranganathittu Bird Wildlife Sanctuary	1940
Ramadevara Betta Vulture Wildlife Sanctuary	2012
Rangayyanadurga Four-horned antelope Wildlife Sanctuary	2011
Sharavathi Valley Wildlife Sanctuary	1974
Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary	1974
Someshwara Wildlife Sanctuary	1974
Talakaveri Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Thimlapura Wildlife Sanctuary	2016
Yadahalli Chinkara Wildlife Sanctuary	2015
Kerala	17	Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary	1984
Chimmony Wildlife Sanctuary	1984
Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary	1984
Chulannur Peafowl Wildlife Sanctuary	2007
Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary	1976
Kottiyoor Wildlife Sanctuary	2011
Kurinjimala Wildlife Sanctuary	2006
Malabar Wildlife Sanctuary	2010
Mangalavanam Bird Wildlife Sanctuary	2004
Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary	1958
Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary	1973
Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary	1958
Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary	1983
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary	1950
Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary	1984
Thattekad Bird Wildlife Sanctuary	1983
Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary	1973
Lakshadweep	1	Pitti (Bird Island) Wildlife Sanctuary	1995
Madhya Pradesh	25	Bagdara Wildlife Sanctuary	1978
Bori Wildlife Sanctuary	1977
Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary	1981
Ghatigaon Wildlife Sanctuary	1981
Karera Wildlife Sanctuary	1981
Ken Gharial Wildlife Sanctuary	1981
Kheoni Wildlife Sanctuary	1982
Narsighgarh Wildlife Sanctuary	1978
National Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary	1978
Noradehi Wildlife Sanctuary	1984
Orcha Wildlife Sanctuary	1994
Pachmarhi Wildlife Sanctuary	1977
Kuno Wildlife Sanctuary	1981
Panna (Gangau) Wildlife Sanctuary	1979
Panpatha Wildlife Sanctuary	1983
Pench Wildlife Sanctuary	1975
Phen Wildlife Sanctuary	1983
Ralamandal Wildlife Sanctuary	1989
Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary	1978
Sailana Wildlife Sanctuary	1983
Sanjay Dubari Wildlife Sanctuary	1975
Sardarpur Wildlife Sanctuary	1983
Singhori Wildlife Sanctuary	1976
Son Gharial Wildlife Sanctuary	1981
Veerangna Durgavati Wildlife Sanctuary	1997
Maharashtra	42	Amba Barwa Wildlife Sanctuary	1997
Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary	1986
Aner Dam Wildlife Sanctuary	1986
Bhamragarh Wildlife Sanctuary	1997
Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary	1985
Bor Wildlife Sanctuary	1970
Chaprala Wildlife Sanctuary	1986
Deulgaon-Rehekuri Wildlife Sanctuary	1980
Dhyanganga Wildlife Sanctuary	1997
Gangewadi New Great Indian Bustard Wildlife Sanctuary	2015
Gautala-Autramghat Wildlife Sanctuary	1986
Great Indian Bustard Wildlife Sanctuary	1979
Jaikwadi Wildlife Sanctuary	1986
Kalsubai Harishchandragad Wildlife Sanctuary	1986
Karnala Fort Wildlife Sanctuary	1968
Karanja Sohal Blackbuck Wildlife Sanctuary	2000
Katepurna Wildlife Sanctuary	1988
Koyana Wildlife Sanctuary	1985
Lonar Wildlife Sanctuary	2000
Malvan Marine Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Mansingdeo Wildlife Sanctuary	2010
Mayureswar Supe Wildlife Sanctuary	1997
Melghat Wildlife Sanctuary	1985
Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary	1970
Naigaon Peacock Wildlife Sanctuary	1994
Nandur Madhameshwar Wildlife Sanctuary	1986
Narnala Bird Wildlife Sanctuary	1997
Nawegaon Wildlife Sanctuary	2012
New Bor Wildlife Sanctuary	2012
New Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary	2012
Painganga Wildlife Sanctuary	1986
Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary	1986
Radhanagari Wildlife Sanctuary	1958
Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary	1985
Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary	1970
Thane Creek Flamingo Wildlife Sanctuary	2015
Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary	1997
Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary	2003
Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary	1969
Yedsi Ramlin Ghat Wildlife Sanctuary	1997
Umred-Kharngla Wildlife Sanctuary	2012
Wan Wildlife Sanctuary	1997
Manipur	2	Yangoupokpi Lokchao Wildlife Sanctuary	1989
Khongjaingamba Ching Wildlife Sanctuary	2016
Meghalaya	4	Baghmara Pitcher Plant Wildlife Sanctuary	1984
Narpuh Wildlife Sanctuary	2015
Nongkhyllem Wildlife Sanctuary	1981
Siju Wildlife Sanctuary	1979
Mizoram	8	Dampa Wildlife Sanctuary	1985
Khawnglung Wildlife Sanctuary	1992
Lengteng Wildlife Sanctuary	1999
Ngengpui Wildlife Sanctuary	1991
Pualreng Wildlife Sanctuary	2004
Tawi Wildlife Sanctuary	1978
Thorangtlang Wildlife Sanctuary	2002
Tokalo Wildlife Sanctuary	2007
Nagaland	3	Fakim Wildlife Sanctuary	1980
Puliebadze Wildlife Sanctuary	1980
Rangapahar Wildlife Sanctuary	1986
Odisha	19	Badrama Wildlife Sanctuary	1962
Baisipalli Wildlife Sanctuary	1981
Balukhand Konark Wildlife Sanctuary	1984
Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary	1975
Chandaka Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary	1982
Chilika (Nalaban) Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary	1985
Gahirmatha (Marine) Wildlife Sanctuary	1997
Hadgarh Wildlife Sanctuary	1978
Kapilash Wildlife Sanctuary	1992
Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary	1992
Khalasuni Wildlife Sanctuary	1982
Kothagarh Wildlife Sanctuary	1981
Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary	1984
Lakhari Valley Wildlife Sanctuary	1985
Nandankanan Wildlife Sanctuary	1979
Satkosia Gorge Wildlife Sanctuary	1976
Simlipal Wildlife Sanctuary	1979
Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary	1988
Punjab	13	Abohar Wildlife Sanctuary	1988
Bir Aishvan Wildlife Sanctuary	1952
Bir Bhadson Wildlife Sanctuary	1952
Bir Bunerheri Wildlife Sanctuary	1952
Bir Dosanjh Wildlife Sanctuary	1952
Bir Gurdialpura Wildlife Sanctuary	1977
Bir Mehaswala Wildlife Sanctuary	1952
Bir Motibagh Wildlife Sanctuary	1952
Harike Lake Wildlife Sanctuary	1982
Jhajjar Bacholi Wildlife Sanctuary	1998
Kathlaur Kushlian Wildlife Sanctuary	2007
Takhni-Rehampur Wildlife Sanctuary	1992
Nangal Wildlife Sanctuary	2009
Rajasthan	25	Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary	1988
Bhensrodgarh Wildlife Sanctuary	1983
Darrah Wildlife Sanctuary	1955
Jaisamand Wildlife Sanctuary	1955
Jamwa Ramgarh Wildlife Sanctuary	1982
Jawahar Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary	1975
Kailadevi Wildlife Sanctuary	1983
Kesarbagh Wildlife Sanctuary	1955
Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary	1971
Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary	1960
Nahargarh Wildlife Sanctuary	1980
National Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary	1979
Phulwari Ki Nal Wildlife Sanctuary	1983
Ramgarh Vishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary	1982
Ramsagar Wildlife Sanctuary	1955
Sajjangarh Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary	1955
Sawaimadhopur Wildlife Sanctuary	1955
Sawai Man Singh Wildlife Sanctuary	1984
Shergarh Wildlife Sanctuary	1983
Sitamata Wildlife Sanctuary	1979
Tal Chhapar Wildlife Sanctuary	1971
Todgarh Raoli Wildlife Sanctuary	1983
Van Vihar Wildlife Sanctuary	1955
Bandh Baratha Wildlife Sanctuary	1985
Sikkim	7	Barsey Rhododendron Wildlife Sanctuary	1998
Fambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary	1984
Kitam Bird Wildlife Sanctuary	2005
Kyongnosla Alpine Wildlife Sanctuary	1977
Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary	2002
Shingba Rhododendron Wildlife Sanctuary	1984
Tamil Nadu	29	Cauvery North Wildlife Sanctuary	2014
Chitrangudi Bird Wildlife Sanctuary	1989
Gangaikondam Spotted Dear Wildlife Sanctuary	2013
Indira Gandhi (Annamalai) Wildlife Sanctuary	1976
Kalakad Wildlife Sanctuary	1976
Kanjirankulam Bird Wildlife Sanctuary	1989
Kanyakumari Wildlife Sanctuary	2002
Karaivetti Bird Wildlife Sanctuary	1999
Karikilli Birds Wildlife Sanctuary	1989
Kodaikanal Wildlife Sanctuary	2013
Koonthankulam-Kadankulam Wildlife Sanctuary	1994
Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary	2016
Melaselvanoor-Keelaselvanoor Wildlife Sanctuary	1998
Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary	1942
Mundanthurai Wildlife Sanctuary	1977
Nellai Wildlife Sanctuary	2015
Oussudu Lake Bird Sanctuary	2015
Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary	1967
Pulicat Lake Bird Wildlife Sanctuary	1980
Sathyamangalam WS	2008, 2011
Srivilliputhur Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary	1988
Theerthangal Bird Sanctuary	2016
Sakkarakottai Bird Sanctuary	2016
Udayamarthandapuram Lake Wildlife Sanctuary	1991
Vaduvoor Birds Wildlife Sanctuary	1991
Vedanthangal Lake Birds Wildlife Sanctuary	1936
Vellanadu Blackbuck Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Vellode Birds Wildlife Sanctuary	1997
Vettangudi Birds Wildlife Sanctuary	1977
Telangana	9	Nagarjuna Sagar-Srisailam Wildlife Sanctuary	1978
Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary	1953
Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary	1965
Kinnersani Wildlife Sanctuary	1977
Lanja Madugu Siwaram Wildlife Sanctuary	1978
Manjeera Crocodile Wildlife Sanctuary	1978
Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary	1952
Pocharam Wildlife Sanctuary	1952
Pranahita Wildlife Sanctuary	1980
Tripura	4	Gumti Wildlife Sanctuary	1988
Rowa Wildlife Sanctuary	1988
Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary	1988
Uttar Pradesh	25	Bakhira Wildlife Sanctuary	1990
Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary	1957
Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Bird Wildlife Sanctuary	2003
Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary	1986
Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary	1982
Katerniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary	1976
Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary	1972
Lakh Bahosi Bird Wildlife Sanctuary	1988
Mahavir Swami Wildlife Sanctuary	1977
National Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary	1979
Nawabganj Bird Wildlife Sanctuary	1984
Okhala Bird Wildlife Sanctuary	1990
Parvati Aranga Wildlife Sanctuary	1990
Patna Wildlife Sanctuary	1990
Pilibhit Wildlife Sanctuary	2014
Ranipur Wildlife Sanctuary	1977
Saman Bird Wildlife Sanctuary	1990
Samaspur Bird Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Sandi Birds Wildlife Sanctuary	1990
Sohagibarwa Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
Sohelwa Wildlife Sanctuary	1988
Sur Sarovar Bird Wildlife Sanctuary	1991
Jai Prakash Narayan (Surhatal) Bird Wildlife Sanctuary	1991
Turtle Wildlife Sanctuary	1989
Vijai Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary	1990
Uttarakhand	7	Askot Wildlife Sanctuary	1986
Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary	1988
Govind Pashu Vihar Wildlife Sanctuary	1955
Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary	1972
Mussoorie Wildlife Sanctuary	1993
Nandhaur Wildlife Sanctuary	2012
Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary	1987
West Bengal	15	Ballavpur Wildlife Sanctuary	1977
Bethuadahari Wildlife Sanctuary	1980
Bibhuti Bhusan Wildlife Sanctuary	1980
Buxa Wildlife Sanctuary	1986
Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary	1976
Chintamani Kar Bird Wildlife Sanctuary	1982
Haliday Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1976
Jorepokhri Salamander Wildlife Sanctuary	1985
Lothian Island Wildlife Sanctuary	1976
Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary	1976
Raiganj Wildlife Sanctuary	1985
Ramnabagan Wildlife Sanctuary	1981
Sajnakhali Wildlife Sanctuary	1976
Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary	1976
West Sunderban Wildlife Sanctuary	2013

 

India has a network of ~880 Protected Areas covering a total of ~1,66,500 km² (~5.06%)of geographical area.

Protected  Areas of India (July 2021)
Protected Area Type	Number	Total Area (Km2)	Coverage % of Country
National Parks (NPs)	106	41,157	1.23
Wildlife Sanctuaries (WLSs)	568	~120,500	3.64
Conservation Reserves (CRs)	88	4,356	0.13
Community Reserves	127	525	0.02
Protected Areas (PAs)	~889	~1,66,500 Km2	~5.06

 

30 Largest National Parks in terms of area		Descending order of States in terms of number of National Parks
Rank	National Park	Area (km2)		Rank	State	No. of NPs
1	Hemis NP	3,350		1	Madhya Pradesh	10
2	Desert NP	3,162		2	Andaman & Nicobar	9
3	Gangotri NP	2,390		3	Assam	7
4	Namdapha NP	1,808		4	Kerala	6
5	Khangchendzonga NP	1,784		5	Maharashtra	6
6	Guru Ghasidas (Sanjay) NP	1,441		6	Uttarakhand	6
7	Sunderban NP	1,330		7	West Bengal	6
8	Indravati (Kutru) NP	1,258		8	Himachal Pradesh	5
9	Papikonda NP	1,013		9	Karnataka	5
10	Kanha NP	940		10	Rajasthan	5
11	Bandipur NP	874		11	Tamil Nadu	5
12	Kaziranga NP	859		12	Gujarat	4
13	Simlipal NP	846		13	J&K UT + Ladakh UT	4
14	Rajaji NP	820		14	Andhra Pradesh	3
15	Great Himalayan NP	754		15	Chhattisgarh	3
16	Khirganga NP	710		16	Telangana	3
17	Pin Valley NP	675		17	Arunachal Pradesh	2
18	Nagarahole (Rajiv Gandhi) NP	643		18	Haryana	2
19	Nanda Devi NP	625		19	Meghalaya	2
20	Kudremukh NP	600		20	Mizoram	2
21	Satpura NP	585		21	Odisha	2
22	Panna NP	543		22	Tripura	2
23	Corbett NP	521		23	Bihar	1
24	Manas NP	500		24	Goa	1
25	Dudhwa NP	490		25	Jharkhand	1
26	Mouling NP	483		26	Manipur	1
27	Govind NP	472		27	Nagaland	1
28	Sanjay NP	467		28	Sikkim	1
29	Bandhavgarh NP	449		29	Uttar Pradesh	1
30	Campbell Bay NP	426		Oldest National Parks
Smallest National Parks in terms of Area			NP	Year
Rank	National Park	Area (km2)		1	Corbett NP	1936
1	South Button Island NP	0.03		2	Kanha NP	1955
2	Fossil NP	0.3		3	Tadoba NP	1955
4	North Button Island NP	0.4		Newest National Parks
5	Middle Button Island NP	0.9			NP	Year
6	North Button Island NP	1.3		1	Dihing Patkai NP	2021
7	Dinosaur Fossils NP	1.4		2	Raimona NP	2021
8	Pambadum Shola NP	1.4		3	Jaldapara NP	2014

List Of Biosphere Reserves Included In MAB List

 UNESCO's MAB Programme or The Man And Biosphere Programme was launched in 1971 and initiated the setting up of Biosphere Reserves. Biosphere Reserve (BR) is a designated area meant for wildlife preservation by the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organisation for representative parts of natural and cultural landscapes extending over large areas of terrestrial or coastal/marine ecosystems or a combination of both.

. The detailed list is as follows:

• Nilgiri (First to be included)
• Gulf of Mannar
• Sunderban
• Nanda Devi
• Nokrek
• Pachmarhi
• Similipal
• Achanakmar - Amarkantak
• Great Nicobar
• Agasthyamala
• Khangchendzonga