Currently in 2022, a total of 106 National Parks in India, Raimona National Park (newest national park in india), Park in Assam was recently added, as India’s 106th National Park, on June 5, 2021.
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National Park
National Park Definition: An area set aside by a national government for the preservation of the natural environment.
A national park is a government-protected region where numerous species of wildlife species and plants/trees are preserved. The goal of these national parks is to preserve various types of wildlife and flora that are rapidly becoming extinct due to increased human development competition at national levels. National park(s) are developed to protect this wildlife and flora.
National Park Meaning in Hindi:
- राष्ट्रीय पार्क / राष्ट्रीय उद्यान:
- लोगों के मनेरंजन के लिए सरकार द्वारा संरक्षित विस्तृत सुंदर भूमि;
- A large area of beautiful land that is protected by the government so that the public can enjoy it
Important Facts about National Park of India
- All of India’s national parks are classified within the IUCN‘s (International Union for Conservation of Nature) category II (second) of protected areas.
- However, India now has 106 national parks and Indian law(s) determines the limits of each national park in the country.
- In 1970, India had only five national parks. To protect the habitats of conservation-dependent species, India passed the Wildlife Protection Act 35(4) in 1972 and Project Tiger in 1973.
- In India, there are 106 National Parks that encompass 44,378 km2, accounting for 1.35 percent of the country’s total land area (National Wildlife Database, December 2020).
- As aforementioned, the Protected Area Network Report proposes 75 more National Parks totaling area 16,608 km2. The national park’s network will increased by 176 after the aforesaid report, i.e., is fully implemented.
- The largest national park in India is Hemis National Park, established in 1981 and covers a total area of 4400 Km2 (square kilometres), which is located in the Ladakh’s Leh area, Union Territory of India.
- South Button Island National Park is the smallest national park in India, which is located in the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. In the year 1987, this national park was founded. Rani Jhansi Marine National Park is part of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands’ southernmost national park.
- Madhya Pradesh has the most national parks in India, with 12 national parks, six of which have been designated as Tiger Reserves.
- The only floating national park in India is Keibul Lamjao National Park in the Indian state of Manipur.
- In Uttarakhand, India’s first national park, Jim Corbett National Park, was established in 1936. The Project Tiger initiative was launched in India in 1973 at Uttarakhand’s Jim Corbett National Park.
List of National Parks in India
Newest National Parks in India: Raimona National Park, Park, Assam is the newest national park in India added in the list of national parks in india on on June 5, 2021. Here is the list, name of all National Parks in India with state wise:
| Name of State(s) | Name of the National Park |
| National Park in Kerala | Anamudi Shola National Park |
| National Park in Karnataka | Anshi National Park |
| National Park in Meghalaya | Balphakram National Park |
| National Park in Madhya Pradesh | Bandhavgarh National Park |
| National Park in Madhya Pradesh | Omkareshwar National Park |
| National Park in Karnataka | Bandipur National Park |
| National Park in Karnataka | Bannerghatta National Park |
| National Park in Jharkhand | Betla National Park |
| National Park in Odisha | Bhitarkanika National Park |
| National Park in Tripura | Bison (Rajbari) National Park |
| National Park in Gujarat | Blackbuck National Park, Velavadar |
| National Park in West Bengal | Buxa Tiger Reserve |
| National Park in Andaman and Nicobar Islands | Campbell Bay National Park |
| National Park in Maharashtra | Chandoli National Park |
| National Park in Tripura | Clouded Leopard National Park |
| National Park in Jammu and Kashmir | Dachigam National Park |
| National Park in Rajasthan | Desert National Park |
| National Park in Assam | Dibru-Saikhowa National Park |
| National Park in Assam | Dehing Patkai National Park |
| National Park in Assam | Raimona National Park |
| National Park in Uttar Pradesh | Dudhwa National Park |
| National Park in Kerala | Eravikulam National Park[4] |
| National Park in Andaman and Nicobar Islands | Galathea National Park |
| National Park in Uttarakhand | Gangotri National Park |
| National Park in Gujarat | Gir Forest National Park |
| National Park in West Bengal | Gorumara National Park |
| National Park in Uttarakhand | Govind Pashu Vihar National Park |
| National Park in Himachal Pradesh | Great Himalayan National Park |
| National Park in Maharashtra | Gugamal National Park |
| National Park in Tamil Nadu | Guindy National Park |
| National Park in Tamil Nadu | Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park |
| National Park in Chhattisgarh | Guru Ghasidas National Park |
| National Park in Ladakh | Hemis National Park |
| National Park in Himachal Pradesh | Inderkilla National Park |
| National Park in Tamil Nadu | Indira Gandhi Sanctuary and National Park |
| National Park in Chhattisgarh | Indravati National Park |
| National Park in West Bengal | Jaldapara National Park |
| National Park in Uttarakhand | Jim Corbett National Park |
| National Park in Haryana | Kalesar National Park |
| National Park in Madhya Pradesh | Kanha National Park |
| National Park in Chhattisgarh | Kanger Ghati National Park |
| National Park in Telangana | Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park |
| National Park in Assam | Kaziranga National Park |
| National Park in Manipur | Keibul Lamjao National Park |
| National Park in Rajasthan | Keoladeo National Park |
| National Park in Sikkim | Khangchendzonga National Park |
| National Park in Himachal Pradesh | Khirganga National Park |
| National Park in Jammu and Kashmir | Kishtwar National Park |
| National Park in Karnataka | Kudremukh National Park |
| National Park in Madhya Pradesh | Kuno National Park |
| National Park in Madhya Pradesh | Madhav National Park |
| National Park in Andaman and Nicobar Islands | Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park |
| National Park in Telangana | Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park |
| National Park in Assam | Manas National Park |
| National Park in Madhya Pradesh | Mandla Plant Fossils National Park |
| National Park in Gujarat | Marine National Park, Gulf of Kutch |
| National Park in Kerala | Mathikettan Shola National Park |
| National Park in Andaman and Nicobar Islands | Middle Button Island National Park |
| National Park in Goa | Mollem National Park |
| National Park in Arunachal Pradesh | Mouling National Park |
| National Park in Andaman and Nicobar Islands | Mount Harriet National Park |
| National Park in Telangana | Mrugavani National Park |
| National Park in Tamil Nadu | Mudumalai National Park |
| National Park in Rajasthan | Mukundra Hills National Park |
| National Park in Tamil Nadu | Mukurthi National Park |
| National Park in Mizoram | Murlen National Park |
| National Park in Karnataka | Nagarhole National Park |
| National Park in Arunachal Pradesh | Namdapha National Park |
| National Park in Assam | Nameri National Park |
| National Park in Uttarakhand | Nanda Devi National Park |
| National Park in Maharashtra | Navegaon National Park |
| National Park in West Bengal | Neora Valley National Park |
| National Park in Meghalaya | Nokrek National Park |
| National Park in Andaman and Nicobar Islands | North Button Island National Park |
| National Park in Nagaland | Ntangki National Park |
| National Park in Assam | Orang National Park |
| National Park in Kerala | Pambadum Shola National Park |
| National Park in Madhya Pradesh | Panna National Park |
| National Park in Andhra Pradesh | Papikonda National Park |
| National Park in Madhya Pradesh | Pench National Park[6] |
| National Park in Kerala | Periyar National Park |
| National Park in Mizoram | Phawngpui Blue Mountain National Park |
| National Park in Himachal Pradesh | Pin Valley National Park |
| National Park in Jammu and Kashmir | Qazinag National Park |
| National Park in Uttarakhand | Rajaji National Park |
| National Park in Andhra Pradesh | Rajiv Gandhi National Park (Rameswaram) |
| National Park in Andaman and Nicobar Islands | Rani Jhansi Marine National Park |
| National Park in Rajasthan | Ranthambore National Park |
| National Park in Andaman and Nicobar Islands | Saddle Peak National Park |
| National Park in Jammu and Kashmir | Salim Ali National Park |
| National Park in Madhya Pradesh | Sanjay National Park[7] |
| National Park in Maharashtra | Sanjay Gandhi National Park |
| National Park in Rajasthan | Sariska Tiger Reserve |
| National Park in Madhya Pradesh | Satpura National Park |
| National Park in Kerala | Silent Valley National Park[8] |
| National Park in Himachal Pradesh | Simbalbara National Park |
| National Park in Manipur | Sirohi National Park |
| National Park in Odisha | Simlipal National Park |
| National Park in West Bengal | Singalila National Park |
| National Park in Andaman and Nicobar Islands | South Button Island National Park |
| National Park in Andhra Pradesh | Sri Venkateswara National Park |
| National Park in Haryana | Sultanpur National Park |
| National Park in West Bengal | Sundarbans National Park |
| National Park in Maharashtra | Tadoba National Park |
| National Park in Uttarakhand | Valley of Flowers National Park |
| National Park in Bihar | Valmiki National Park |
| National Park in Gujarat | Vansda National Park |
| National Park in Madhya Pradesh | Van Vihar National Park |
Total National Park in India
Raimona National Park, Park, Assam is the newest national park in India added in the list of national parks in india on on June 5, 2021
Raimona National Park, Park in Assam was recently added, as India’s 106th National Park, on June 5, 2021, so currently has a total of 106 National Parks in India.
First National park in India: Jim Corbett National Park [Hailey National Park – OLD NAME]
Largest National Park in India: Hemis National Park is the largest national park in India, Jammu and Kashmir’s eastern Ladakh area
Madhya Pradesh has the most national parks in India, with a total of 12 national parks.
National Parks in Uttar Pradesh: only one national park in Uttar Pradesh, Dudhwa National Park, which is located in the Lakhimpur district, India
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FAQ about National Park(s) of India
How many National Park in India?
Raimona National Park, Park in Assam was recently added, as India’s 106th National Park, on June 5, 2021, so currently has a total of 106 National Parks in India.
Which is the First National park in India?
Jim Corbett National Park, the first national park in India is Hailey National Park (OLD NAME), which is located in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand. The national park was founded in 1936 as Hailey National Park, but it is now known as Jim Corbett National Park.
Which is the Largest National Park in India?
Hemis National Park is the largest national park in India, not even India but also considered as one of the South Asia’s Largest National Park. Hemis National Park is located at a high altitude in Jammu and Kashmir’s eastern Ladakh area. The park was formed in 1981 and covers a total area of 3,350 Km2 (square kilometres).
Which Indian state is home to the most national parks?
Madhya Pradesh has the most national parks in India, with a total of 12 national parks.
How many National Parks are there in Uttar Pradesh?
In the year 2022, there will be only one national park in Uttar Pradesh. The sole national park in Uttar Pradesh is Dudhwa National Park, which is located in the Lakhimpur district, India.