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National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries in India

India's Major National Parks & Wildlife Sanctuaries

This table highlights key wildlife sanctuaries and national parks across India, organized by state and location.

It includes the most important animal species found in each area—ranging from tigers and elephants to rare birds and marine life—making it a valuable reference for competitive exams, environmental studies, or general awareness.

S.	Name	Location	Important Species
1	Bandipur National Park	Chamarajanagar, Karnataka	Elephant, Tiger, Bear, Sambhar, Panther
2	Balphakram Sanctuary	Garo Hills, Meghalaya	Tiger, Elephant, Bison, Marbled Cat, Red Panda, Wild Water Buffalo,
3	Chandraprabha Sanctuary	Chandauli, UP	Asiatic Lion, Tiger, Panther, Indian Gazelle, Sloth bear
4	Jim Corbett National Park	Nainital, Uttarakhand	Elephant, Tiger, Sloth bear, Nilgai, Panther, Sambhar
5	Dachigam Sanctuary	Jammu and Kashmir	Kashmir Stag (Hangul)
6	Dudhwa National Park	Lakhimpur Khiri, UP	Tiger, Panther, Sambhar, Nilgai
7	Ghana Bird Sanctuary	Bharatpur, Rajasthan	Siberian Crane, Spoonbill, Heron teal, Stork
8	Gir National Park	Junagarh, Gujarat	Asiatic Lion, Panther, Sambhar, Nilgai, Crocodile, Rhinoceros
9	Hazaribagh National Park	Hazaribagh, Jharkhand	Tiger, Leopard, Sambhar, Chital
10	Jaldapara Sanctuary	West Bengal	Tiger, Leopard, Sambhar, Chital
11	Kanha National Park	Mandla and Balaghat, MP	Tiger, Panther, Antelope, Barking Deer, Nilgai
12	Kaziranga National Park	Assam	Tiger, Great Indian one-horned Rhinoceros, Wild Buffalo, Sambhar
13	Manas National Park	Barpeta Road, Assam	Tiger, Elephant, Panther, Wild Buffalo, One-horned Rhinoceros
14	Mt. AbWildlife Sanctuary	Rajasthan	Leopard, Sambhar, Jungle cat, Wild Boar, Pangolin, Sloth Bear, etc.
15	Nludumalai Sanctuary	Nilgiri Hills, Tamil Nadu	Elephant, Dear, Pigs
16	Namdapha National Park	Changlang district, Arunachal Pra.	Tiger and Elephant
17	Paiamau Tiger Reserve	Latehar, Jharkhand	Tiger, Elephant, Panther, Leopard
18	Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary	Warangal, Telangana	Tiger, Panther, Chital, Nilgai
19	Pench National Park	Seoni, M.P.	Bengal Tiger, Cheetah, Sambhar, etc.
20	Periyar National Park	Idukki, Kerala	Elephant, Tiger, Panther, Wild boar, Gaur, Sambhar
21	Ranganathitu Bird Sanctuary	Karnataka	Birds
22	Madhav National Park	Shivpuri, MP	Tiger, Birds
23	Sundarbans National Park	West Bengal	Tiger, Wild boar, Crocodile, Deer
24	Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary	Tamil Nadu	Birds
25	Wild Ass Sanctuary	Little Rann of Kutch, Gujarat	Wild Ass, Wolf, Nilgai, Chinkara
26	Mahatma Gandhi National Marine Park	Wandoor (Port-Blair,) Andaman & Nicobar Islands	Turtle, Crocodile, Coral reef, Sea Pans, Shark, Moray eels, Manta ray

Final Thoughts

India's national parks and wildlife sanctuaries are more than just protected areas—they are rich ecosystems that preserve our country’s unique biodiversity. From the majestic Bengal tiger in Sundarbans to the one-horned rhinoceros of Kaziranga, each sanctuary plays a vital role in conservation and education.

For students preparing for competitive exams, this organized list offers an easy and reliable way to revise important static GK. For travelers and nature enthusiasts, it’s a gateway to explore India’s natural beauty responsibly.

Whether you’re learning, teaching, or planning to visit these incredible places, understanding their significance adds deeper meaning to your journey. Stay informed, stay aware—and help protect what makes India wild and wonderful.

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