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16-10-2024

National Parks in India - Biggest | Smallest and Newest

By JAIN College
National Parks in India

India is home to 106 national parks, which collectively span an area of 44,402.95 square kilometers. These protected areas are vital for preserving the country's rich wildlife and diverse ecosystems.

 Top National Parks in India

Rank National Parks In India Location
1 Jim Corbett National Park Uttarakhand
2 Kaziranga National Park Assam
3 Ranthambore National Park Rajasthan
4 Sundarbans National Park West Bengal
5 Gir National Park Gujarat
6 Bandhavgarh National Park Madhya Pradesh
7 Kanha National Park Madhya Pradesh
8 Periyar National Park Kerala
9 Bandipur National Park Karnataka
10 Hemis National Park Ladakh

National Parks In India With Their States 

State National Parks
Andaman & Nicobar Islands Campbell Bay NP, Galathea Bay NP, Mahatma Gandhi Marine NP, Middle Button Island NP, Mount Harriett NP, North Button Island NP, Rani Jhansi Marine NP, Saddle Peak NP, South Button Island NP
Andhra Pradesh Papikonda NP, Rajiv Gandhi NP, Sri Venkateswara NP
Arunachal Pradesh Mouling NP, Namdapha NP
Assam Dibru-Saikhowa NP, Kaziranga NP, Manas NP, Nameri NP, Orang NP, Raimona NP, Dihing Patkai NP
Bihar Valmiki NP
Chhattisgarh Guru Ghasidas NP, Indravati NP, Kanger Valley NP
Goa Mollem NP
Gujarat Vansda NP, Blackbuck NP, Gir NP, Marine NP
Haryana Kalesar NP, Sultanpur NP
Himachal Pradesh Great Himalayan NP, Inderkilla NP, Khirganga NP, Pin Valley NP, Simbalbara NP
UT of Jammu & Kashmir City Forest NP, Dachigam NP, Hemis NP, Kishtwar NP
Jharkhand Betla NP
Karnataka Anshi NP, Bandipur NP, Bannerghatta NP, Kudremukh NP, Nagarhole NP
Kerala Anamudi Shola NP, Eravikulam NP, Mathikettan Shola NP, Pambadum Shola NP, Periyar NP, Silent Valley NP
Madhya Pradesh Bandhavgarh NP, Dinosaur Fossils NP, Fossil NP, Pench NP, Kanha NP, Madhav NP, Panna NP, Sanjay NP, Satpura NP, Van Vihar NP
Maharashtra Chandoli NP, Gugamal NP, Nawegaon NP, Pench NP, Sanjay Gandhi NP, Tadoba NP
Manipur Keibul-Lamjao NP
Meghalaya Balphakram NP, Nokrek Ridge NP
Mizoram Murlen NP, Phawngpui NP
Nagaland Intanki NP
Odisha Bhitarkanika NP, Simlipal NP
Rajasthan Desert NP, Keoladeo Ghana NP, Mukundra Hills NP, Ranthambore NP, Sariska NP
Sikkim Khangchendzonga NP
Tamil Nadu Guindy NP, Gulf of Mannar Marine NP, Indira Gandhi NP, Mudumalai NP, Mukurthi NP
Telangana Kasu Brahmananda Reddy NP, Mahaveer Harina Vanasthali NP, Mrugavani NP
Tripura Clouded Leopard NP, Bison NP
Uttar Pradesh Dudhwa NP
Uttarakhand Jim Corbett NP, Gangotri NP, Govind NP, Nanda Devi NP, Rajaji NP, Valley of Flowers NP
West Bengal Buxa NP, Gorumara NP, Jaldapara NP, Neora Valley NP, Singalila NP, Sunderban NP

Oldest National Parks in India

S.No National Park Year Established
1 Corbett National Park 1936
2 Kanha National Park 1955
3 Tadoba National Park 1955

Smallest National Parks In India

Rank National Park Area (km²)
1 South Button Island National Park 0.03
2 Fossil National Park 0.3
3 North Button Island National Park 0.4
4 Middle Button Island National Park 0.9
5 Dinosaur Fossils National Park 1.4
6 Pambadum Shola National Park 1.4  

Newest National Parks In India

S.No National Park Year
1 Dihing Patkai National Park 2021
2 Raimona National Park 2021
3 Jaldapara National Park 2014

Largest National Parks In India

Rank National Park Area (km²)
1 Hemis National Park 3,350
2 Desert National Park 3,162
3 Gangotri National Park 2,390
4 Namdapha National Park 1,808
5 Khangchendzonga National Park 1,784
6 Guru Ghasidas (Sanjay) National Park 1,441
7 Sunderban National Park 1,330
8 Indravati (Kutru) National Park 1,258
9 Papikonda National Park 1,013
10 Kanha National Park 940
11 Bandipur National Park 874
12 Kaziranga National Park 859
13 Simlipal National Park 846
14 Rajaji National Park 820
15 Great Himalayan National Park 754
16 Khirganga National Park 710
17 Pin Valley National Park 675
18 Nagarahole (Rajiv Gandhi) National Park 643
19 Nanda Devi National Park 625
20 Kudremukh National Park 600
21 Satpura National Park 585
22 Panna National Park 543
23 Corbett National Park 521
24 Manas National Park 500
25 Dudhwa National Park 490
26 Mouling National Park 483
27 Govind National Park 472
28 Sanjay National Park 467
29 Bandhavgarh National Park 449
30 Campbell Bay National Park 426

 

About the Author
Mekhala Joshi

JAIN College

JAIN PU College, a part of the renowned JGI Group, is committed to empowering students with quality education. Beyond academics, the college ensures its online content reflects the same standard of excellence. Every blog and article is meticulously vetted and proofread by subject matter experts to ensure accuracy, relevance, and clarity. From insightful educational topics to engaging discussions, JAIN PU College's content is crafted to inform, inspire, and add value to its readers, reflecting the institution's commitment to intellectual growth and innovation.

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