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Northern India
Jammu and Kashmir
| National Parks | Area in Sq. Km. | Year of Notification |
| Dachigam | 141.00 | 1981 |
| Hemis | 4100.00 | 1981 |
| Kishtwar | 310.00 | 1981 |
| Sanctuaries | ||
| Baltal | 03.00 | 1987 |
| Changthang | 4000.00 | 1987 |
| Gulmarg | 186.00 | 1987 |
| Hirpora | 110.00 | 1987 |
| Hokarsar | 10.00 | - |
| Kanji | 250.00 | 1988 |
| Karakoram | 1800.00 | - |
| Lachipora | 800.00 | 1987 |
| Limber | 26.00 | 1987 |
| Nandini | 33.72 | 1981 |
| Overa | 32.37 | 1981 |
| Overa-Aru | 425.00 | 1987 |
| Ramnagar | 12.90 | 1981 |
| Surinsar-Mansar | 39.58 | 1981 |
| Tongri | 20.00 | - |
Himachal Pradesh
| National Parks | Area in Sq. Km | Year of Notification |
| Great Himalayan | 605.61 | 1984 |
| Pin Valley | 807.36 | 1987 |
| Sanctuaries |
| · Bandli | 39.47 | 1962 |
| · Chail | 110.04 | 1976 |
| · Churdhar | 56.59 | 1985 |
| · Daranghati | 27.01 | 1962 |
| · Darlaghat | 98.71 | 1962 |
| · Gamgul Siahbehi | 105.46 | 1949 |
| · Gobind Sagar and Naina Devi | 120.67 | 1962 |
| · Kais | 12.20 | 1954 |
| · Kalatop & Khajjiar | 30.69 | 1949 |
| · Kanawar | 61.57 | 1954 |
| · Khokhan | 17.60 | 1954 |
| · Kugti | 330.00 | 1962 |
| · Lippa Asrang | 29.53 | 1962 |
| · Majathal | 31.64 | 1962 |
| · Manali | 31.27 | 1954 |
| · Naina Devi | 37.19 | 1962 |
| · Nargu | 243.13 | 1962 |
| · Pong Dam Sanctuary | 322.70 | 1983 |
| · Raksham Chitkul | 38.27 | 1962 |
| · Renuka |
| · Rupi Bhabha | 354.14 | 1982 |
| · Sechu Tuan Nala | 655.32 | 1962 |
| · Shikari Devi | 71.19 | 1962 |
| · Shilli | ||
| · Simbalbara | 17.20 | 1958 |
| · Talra | 36.16 | 1962 |
| · Tirthan | 68.25 | 1976 |
| · Tundah | 419.48 | 1962 |
Punjab
| Sanctuaries | Area in Sq. Km. | Year of Notification |
| · Abohar | 188.24 | 1975 |
| · Harike Lake | 43.00 | 1982 |
| · Bir Gurdialpura | ||
| · Bir Bunnerheri |
| · Bir Motibagh | ||
| Chandigarh | ||
| Sukhna | 25.42 | |
Delhi
| Indira Priyadarshini | 13.20 | |
| Haryana | ||
| National Park | Area in Sq. Km | Year of Notification |
| Sultanpur | ||
| Sanctuaries | ||
| · Bir Shikargarh | 10.93 | 1975 |
| · Chautala | 113.96 | 1987 |
| Rajasthan | ||
| National Parks | Area in Sq. Km | Year of Notification |
| · Desert | 3162.00 | 1981 |
| · Keoladeo | 28.73 | 1981 |
| · Ranthambore | 392.00 | 1980 |
| · Sariska | 273.80 | 1982 |
| Sanctuaries | ||
| · Baretha | 192.76 | 1985 |
| · Bassi | 152.90 | |
| · Bhensrodgarh | 229.14 | 1983 |
| · Darah | 265.83 | 1955 |
| · Jaisamand | 52.00 | 1956 |
| · Jamwa Ramgarh | 300.00 | 1982 |
| · Jawahar Sagar | 100.00 | 1980 |
| · Keladevi | 676.00 | 1983 |
| · Kumbhalgarh | 578.26 | 1971 |
| · Mount Abu | 288.84 | 1960 |
| · Nahargarh | 50.00 | 1980 |
| · National Chambal | 280.00 | 1983 |
| · National Garhial | ||
| · Phulwari | 511.41 | 1983 |
| · Ramgarh Bundi | 307.00 | 1982 |
| · Sariska | 492.00 | 1958 |
| · Sawai Mansingh | 103.25 | 1984 |
| · Shergarh | 98.71 | 1983 |
| · Sita Mata | 422.94 | 1979 |
| · Sunda Mata | 107.00 | |
| · Todgarh Raoli | 495.27 | 1983 |
| · Tal Chapper | ||
| · Van Vihar | 59.93 | 1955 |
| Uttar Pradesh | ||
| National Parks | Area in Sq. Km. | Year of Notification |
| · Corbett | 520.82 | 1936 |
| · Dudwa | 490.29 | 1977 |
| · Gangotri | 1552.73 | 1991 |
| · Govind | 472.08 | 1991 |
| · Nanda Devi | 630.33 | 1982 |
| · Rajaji | ||
| · Valley of Flowers | 89.50 | 1982 |
| Sanctuaries | Area in Sq. Km. | Year of Notification |
| · Askot | ||
| · Binsar | 45.59 | 1988 |
| · Chandra Prabha | 78.00 | 1957 |
| · Chilla | ||
| · Govind Pashu Vihar | 481.04 | 1954 |
| · Hastinapur | 20.73 | 1986 |
| · Kaimur | 500.75 | 1982 |
| · Kateraniaghat | 400.09 | 1976 |
| · Kedarnath | 975.24 | 1972 |
| · Kishanpur | 227.12 | 1972 |
| · Maahavir Swamy | ||
| · National Chambal | 635.00 | 1979 |
| · Nawabganj | ||
| · Ranipur | 230.31 | 1977 |
| · Samaspur | ||
| · Sohagabarwa | 428.20 | 1987 |
| · Sonanadi | 301.18 | 1987 |
Central India
| Madhya Pradesh | ||
| National Parks | Area in Sq. Km. | Year of Notification |
| · Bandhavgarh | 448.00 | 1968 |
| · Fossil | 0.27 | |
| · Indravati | 1258.37 | 1978 |
| · Kanger Ghati | 200.00 | 1982 |
| · Kanha | 940.00 | 1955 |
| · Madhav | 337.00 | 1959 |
| · Panna | 542.66 | 1981 |
| · Pench | 292.86 | 1977 |
| · Sanjay | 1938.01 | 1981 |
| · Satpura | 524.37 | 1981 |
| · Van Vihar | 4.45 | |
| Sanctuaries | ||
| · Achanakmar | 551.55 | 1975 |
| · Badankhoh | 104.35 | 1975 |
| · Bagdara | 478.90 | 1978 |
| · Barnawapara | 244.66 | 1976 |
| · Bhairamgarh | 138.95 | 1983 |
| · Bori | 518.25 | 1977 |
| · Gandhi Sagar | 368.62 | 1974 |
| · Ghatigaon | 512.00 | 1981 |
| · Gomardah | 277.82 | 1972 |
| · Karera | 202.21 | 1981 |
| · Ken Gharial | 45.00 | 1981 |
| · Kuno-Palpur | 345.00 | |
| · Kheoni | 122.70 | |
| · Narsingarh | 57.19 | 1974 |
| · National Chambal | 320.00 | 1978 |
| · Noradehi | 1034.52 | 1975 |
| · Pachmarhi | 461.85 | 1977 |
| · Palpur | 344.68 | 1981 |
| · Pamed Wild Buffalo | 262.00 | 1983 |
| · Panpatha | 245.84 | 1983 |
| · Pench | 449.39 | |
| · Fensatallite | 110.24 | 1983 |
| · Ratapani | 688.79 | 1976 |
| · Sailana Florican | 12.96 | 1983 |
| · Sanjay (Dubri) | 364.69 | 1975 |
| · Sardarpur Florican | 348.12 | 1983 |
| · Samarsot | 340.35 | 1978 |
| · Singhori (Sindhari) | 287.91 | 1976 |
| · Sitanadi | 553.36 | 1974 |
| · Sone Gharial | 41.80 | 1981 |
| · Tamor Pingla | 608.52 | 1978 |
| · Udanti Wild Buffalo | 247.59 | 1983 |
| Orissa | ||
| National Parks | Area in Sq. Km. | Year of Notification |
| · Bhitar Kanika | 367.00 | 1988 |
| · North Simlipal | 845.70 | 1980 |
| Sanctuaries | ||
| · Badrama | 304.03 | 1987 |
| · Baisipalli | 168.35 | 1981 |
| · Balukhand Konark | 71.72 | 1984 |
| · Bhitarkanika | 70.00 | 1975 |
| · Chandaka Dampara | 175.79 | 1982 |
| · Chilka Lake (Nalaban) | 15.53 | 1987 |
| · Debrigarh | 346.91 | 1985 |
| · Hadgarh | 191.06 | 1978 |
| · Karlapat | 147.66 | 1992 |
| · Khalasuni | 116.00 | 1982 |
| · Kotgarh | 399.05 | 1981 |
| · Kuldiha | 272.75 | 1984 |
| · Lakhari Valley | 185.87 | 1985 |
| · Satkosia Gorge | 795.52 | 1976 |
| · Simlipal | 845.70 | 1979 |
| · Sunabema | 600.00 | 1988 |
| · Ushakothi | ||
| Bihar | ||
| National Park | Area in Sq. Km. | Year of Notification |
| · Palamau | 213.00 | 1986 |
| Sanctuaries | ||
| · Bhimbandh | 681.90 | 1976 |
| · Chandra Prabha | ||
| · Dalma | 193.22 | 1976 |
| · Gautam Buddha | 259.48 | 1976 |
| · Hazaribagh | 186.25 | 1976 |
| · Kabar | 204.00 | 1986 |
| · Kaimur | 1342.22 | 1978 |
| · Koderma | 177.95 | 1985 |
| · Lawalang | 211.03 | 1978 |
| · Mahuadaur | 63.25 | 1976 |
| · Nakti Dam | 206.40 | 1985 |
| · Palamau | 767.00 | 1976 |
| · Parasnath | 49.23 | 1984 |
| · Rajgir | 35.84 | 1978 |
| · Topchanchi | ||
| · Valmikinagar | 461.60 | 1978 |
| · Udaipur |
Western India
| Maharashtra | ||
| National Parks | Area in Sq. Km. | Year of Notification |
| · Gugamal | 361.80 | 1987 |
| · Nawegaon | 133.88 | 1975 |
| · Pench | 257.26 | 1975 |
| · Sanjay Gandhi | 86.96 | 1983 |
| · Tadoba | 116.55 | 1955 |
| Sanctuaries | ||
| · Andhari | 509.27 | 1986 |
| · Aner Dam | 82.94 | 1986 |
| · Bhimashankar | 130.78 | 1985 |
| · Bor | 61.10 | 1970 |
| · Chandoli | 308.97 | 1985 |
| · Chaprala | 134.78 | 1986 |
| · Dhakna Kolkaz | ||
| · Gandhari | ||
| · Gautala Autramghat | 260.61 | 1986 |
| · Great Indian Bustard | 8496.44 | 1979 |
| · Jaikwadi | 341.05 | 1986 |
| · Kalsubai Harishchandra | 361.71 | 1986 |
| · Katepurna | 73.69 | 1988 |
| · Koyna | 423.55 | 1985 |
| · Malvan Marine | 29.12 | 1987 |
| · Melghat | 597.23 | 1985 |
| · Nagzira | 152.81 | 1970 |
| · Nandur Madmeshwar | 100.12 | 1986 |
| · Painganga | 324.62 | 1986 |
| · Phansad | 69.79 | 1986 |
| · Radhangiri | 371.88 | 1958 |
| · Sagareshwar | 10.87 | 1985 |
| · Tansa | 30.41 | 1970 |
| · Wainganga | ||
| · Yawal | 177.52 | 1969 |
| Gujarat | ||
| National Parks | Area in Sq. Km. | Year of Notification |
| · Bansda | 23.99 | 1979 |
| · Gir | 258.71 | 1975 |
| · Marine (Gulf of Kutch) | 162.89 | 1980 |
| · Velavadar | 34.08 | 1976 |
| Sanctuaries | ||
| · Balaram-Ambaji | 542.08 | 1989 |
| · Barda | 192.31 | 1979 |
| · Dhumkhal | ||
| · Gir | 1153.42 | 1965 |
| · Jambughoda | 130.38 | 1990 |
| · Jessore | 180.66 | 1978 |
| · Khijadiya | ||
| · Kutch Desert | 7506.22 | 1986 |
| · Marine (Gulf of Kutch) | 293.03 | 1980 |
| · Nal Sarovar | 120.82 | 1969 |
| · Narayan Sarovar (Chinkara) | 765.79 | 1981 |
| · Paniya | 39.63 | 1989 |
| · Purna | 160.84 | 1990 |
| · Rampura | 15.01 | 1988 |
| · Ratanmahal | 55.65 | 1982 |
| · Schoolpaneshwar | 607.70 | 1982 |
| · Wild Ass | 4953.70 | 1973 |
| Goa, Daman and Diu | ||
| National Park | Area in Sq. Km. | Year of Notification |
| · Bhagwan Mahavir | 107.00 | 1978 |
| Sanctuaries | ||
| · Bhagwan Mahavir | 148.52 | 1967 |
| · Cotigao | 105.00 | 1968 |
Eastern India
| West Bengal | ||
| National Parks | Area in Sq. Km. | Year of Notification |
| · Neora Valley | 88.00 | 1992 |
| · Singalila | 78.60 | 1992 |
| · Sundarban | 1330.10 | 1984 |
| Sanctuaries | ||
| · Buxa | 251.89 | 1986 |
| · Bibnutibhushan | ||
| · Betuadahary | ||
| · Ballavpur | ||
| · Chapramari | ||
| · Gorumara | ||
| · Halliday Island | 5.95 | 1976 |
| · Jaldapara | 216.51 | 1990 |
| · Jorpokhri | ||
| · Lothian Island | 38.00 | 1976 |
| · Mahananda | 127.22 | 1976 |
| · Narendrapur | ||
| · Parnadhan | ||
| · Ramnabagan | ||
| · Raiganj | ||
| · Sajnakhali | 362.40 | 1976 |
| · Senchal | 38.88 | 1976 |
| Sikkim | ||
| National Park | Area in Sq. Km. | Year of Notification |
| · Khangchendzonga | 849.50 | 1977 |
| Sanctuaries | ||
| · Fambong Lho | 51.76 | 1984 |
| · Kyongasia Alpine | ||
| · Maenam | 35.34 | 1987 |
| · Shingba Rhododendron | 32.50 | 1984 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | ||
| National Parks | Area in Sq. Km. | Year of Notification |
| · Moiling | 483.00 | 1986 |
| · Namdapha | 1985.24 | 1983 |
| Sanctuaries | ||
| · D'Ering Memorial | 190.00 | 1978 |
| · Dibang Valley | 4149.00 | 1991 |
| · Eagle nest | 217.00 | 1989 |
| · Itanagar | 140.30 | 1978 |
| · Kamlang | 783.00 | 1989 |
| · Kane | 55.00 | 1991 |
| · Mehao | 281.50 | 1980 |
| · Pakhui | 861.95 | 1977 |
| · Sessa Orchid | 100.00 | 1989 |
| Assam | ||
| National Park | Area in Sq. Km. | Year of Notification |
| · Kaziranga | 429.96 | 1974 |
| · Nambiar | ||
| Sanctuaries | ||
| · Barnadi | 26.22 | 1980 |
| · Dipor Beel | 40.00 | 1989 |
| · Garampani | ||
| · Laokhowa | 70.14 | 1979 |
| · Manas | 391.00 | 1928 |
| · Nameri | 137.07 | 1985 |
| · Orang | 72.60 | 1985 |
| · Pabha | 49.00 | |
| · Pobitara | 38.83 | 1987 |
| · Sonai Rupai | 175.00 | 1934 |
| Manipur | ||
| National Parks | Area in Sq. Km. | Year of Notification |
| · Keibul Lamjao | 40.00 | 1977 |
| · Siroi | 41.30 | 1982 |
| Sanctuary | ||
| · Yagoupokpi Lokchao | 184.80 | 1989 |
| Meghalaya | ||
| National Parks | Area in Sq. Km. | Year of Notification |
| · Balphakram | 220.00 | 1986 |
| · Nokrek | 47.48 | 1986 |
| Sanctuaries | ||
| · Bhagmara | ||
| · Nongkhyllem | 29.00 | 1981 |
| · Siju | ||
| Mizoram | ||
| National Parks | Area in Sq. Km. | Year of Notification |
| · Murlen | 200.00 | 1991 |
| · Phawngpui | 50.00 | 1991 |
| Sanctuaries | ||
| · Dampa | 500.00 | 1985 |
| · Khawnglung | 41.00 | 1991 |
| · Ngengpui | 150.00 | 1991 |
| Nagaland | ||
| Sanctuaries | Area in Sq. Km. | Year of Notification |
| · Intanki | 202.02 | 1975 |
| · Pulebatze | ||
| · Fakim | ||
| Tripura | ||
| Sanctuaries | Area in Sq. Km. | Year of Notification |
| · Charilam | ||
| · Gumti | 389.54 | 1988 |
| · Sepahijala | 18.53 | 1987 |
| · Trishna | 170.56 | 1987 |
Southern India
| Andhra Pradesh | ||
| National Parks | Area in Sq. Km. | Year of Notification |
| · Shri Venkataswara | 353.00 | |
| Sanctuaries | ||
| · Coringa | 235.79 | 1978 |
| · Eturnagaram | 803.00 | 1953 |
| · Gundlabrahmeswaram | 1194.00 | |
| · Kaundinya | 357.60 | |
| · Kawal | 893.00 | 1965 |
| · Kinnerasani | 655.41 | 1977 |
| · Kolleru | 673.00 | 1963 |
| · Krishna | 194.81 | |
| · Lanjamadugu | ||
| · Manjira | 20.00 | 1978 |
| · Nagarjunasagar Srisailam | 3,568.00 | 1978 |
| · Neelapattu | 4,404.00 | |
| · Pakhal | 879.30 | 1952 |
| · Papikonda | 590.68 | 1978 |
| · Pocharam | 130.00 | 1952 |
| · Pranahita | 136.02 | 1980 |
| · Pulicat | 500.00 | 1976 |
| · Rollapadu | 614.00 | |
| · Srilanka Malleswara | 464.42 | |
| · Siwaram | 36.29 | 1978 |
| · Srivenkateswara | 506.94 | |
| Karnataka | ||
| National Parks | Area in Sq. Km. | Year of Notification |
| · Anshi | 250.00 | 1987 |
| · Bandipur | 874.20 | 1974 |
| · Bannerghatta | 104.27 | 1974 |
| · Kudremukh | 600.32 | 1987 |
| · Nagarhole | 643.30 | 1988 |
| Sanctuaries | ||
| · Arabithittu | 13.50 | 1985 |
| · Bhadra | 492.46 | 1974 |
| · Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple | 539.52 | 1987 |
| · Bramhagiri | 181.29 | 1974 |
| · Cauvery | 510.51 | 1987 |
| · Dandeli | ||
| · Ghataprabha | 29.78 | 1974 |
| · Melkote Temple | 49.82 | 1974 |
| · Mukambika | 247.00 | 1974 |
| · Nugu | 30.32 | 1974 |
| · Pushpagiri | 102.59 | 1987 |
| · Ranganthittu | ||
| · Ranebennur | 119.00 | 1974 |
| · Sharavathi Valley | 431.23 | 1974 |
| · Shettihally | 395.60 | 1974 |
| · Someswara | 88.40 | 1974 |
| · Talakaveri | 105.00 | 1987 |
| Kerala | ||
| National Parks | Area in Sq. Km. | Year of Notification |
| · Eravikulam | 97.00 | 1978 |
| · Periyar | 305.00 | 1982 |
| · Silent Valley | 89.52 | 1980 |
| Sanctuaries | ||
| · Aralam | 55.00 | 1984 |
| · Chimony | 105.00 | 1984 |
| · Chinnar | 90.44 | 1984 |
| · Idukki | 77.00 | 1976 |
| · Neyyar | 128.00 | 1958 |
| · Parambikulam | 285.00 | 1973 |
| · Peechi Vazhani | 125.00 | 1958 |
| · Peppara | 53.00 | 1983 |
| · Periyar | 472.00 | 1950 |
| · Shenduruny | 100.32 | 1984 |
| · Thattekkad Bird | 25.00 | 1983 |
| · Wynad | 344.44 | 1973 |
| Tamil Nadu | ||
| National Parks | Area in Sq. Km. | Year of Notification |
| · Guindy | ||
| · Indira Gandhi | 118.08 | 1989 |
| · Anamalai | 849.35 | |
| Sanctuaries | ||
| · Kalakad | 223.58 | |
| · Karikili | ||
| · Mudumalai | 321.55 | |
| · Mukurthi | 78.46 | |
| · Mundanthurai | 567.38 | |
| · Point Calimere | 17.26 | |
| · Pulicat | 461.02 | |
| · Srivilliputhur | 485.20 | |
| · Vedantangal | ||
| · Vettangudi | ||
| The Andaman Islands | ||
| National Parks | Area in Sq. Km. | Year of Notification |
| · Campbell Bay | 426.23 | 1992 |
| · Galathea | 110.00 | 1992 |
| · Wandur | 281.50 | 1983 |
| · Mount Harriet Island | 46.22 | 1979 |
| · Saddle Peak | 32.55 | 1979 |
| Sanctuaries | ||
| · Barren Island | 8.10 | 1977 |
| · Battimalve Island | 2.23 | 1985 |
| · Benett Island | 3.46 | 1987 |
| · Bluff Island | 1.14 | 1987 |
| · Bondoville Island | 2.55 | 1987 |
| · Buchaan Island | 9.33 | 1987 |
| · Cinque Island | 9.51 | 1987 |
| · Crocodile (Lohabrrack) | 22.21 | 1983 |
| · Defence Island | 10.49 | 1987 |
| · East (Inglis) Island | 3.55 | 1987 |
| · East Island | 6.11 | 1987 |
| · Flat Island | 9.36 | 1987 |
| · Interview Island | 133.00 | 1985 |
| · James Island | 2.10 | 1987 |
| · Kyd Island | 8.00 | 1987 |
| · Landfall Island | 29.48 | 1987 |
| · Narcondum Island | 6.81 | 1977 |
| · North Reef Island | 3.48 | 1977 |
| · Paget Island | 7.36 | 1987 |
| · Pitman Island | 1.37 | 1987 |
| · Point Island | 3.07 | 1987 |
| · Ranger Island | 4.26 | 1987 |
| · Reef Island | 1.74 | 1987 |
| · Roper Island | 1.46 | 1987 |
| · Ross Island | 1.01 | 1987 |
| · Sandy Island | 1.58 |