National Parks & Wildlife Sanctuaries in India

National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries are protected areas declared by Government with the primary objective to preserve wildlife, save flora & fauna and restore the natural ecological balance.

The spectacular natural beauty across the national parks and wildlife sanctuaries in India attracts millions of tourists every year.

There are some basic differences between national park and wildlife sanctuary. Lets quickly dive deeper into details.

National Park

The government can declare an area as a national park with adequate ecological, geo-morphological and natural significance. There are no human activities allowed though tourism in certain areas inside the park is allowed.

Removal of forest produce and livestock grazing are strictly prohibited. Wildlife authorities in consultation with the National or State Wildlife Board can undertake such activities.

The first national park in India was established as Hailey National Park in the year 1936 and later renamed Corbett National Park.

The Government of India enacted the Wildlife Protection Act in 1972 with the aim to effectively protect the wildlife of the country and control poaching, smuggling and illegal trade in wildlife.

Another project called ‘Project Tiger’ was launched in 1973 to save the dwindling population of Royal Bengal Tigers. There are a total of 104 national parks in India.

Later in 1992, ‘Project Elephant‘ was launched with an aim to protect the endangered wild Asian elephants and their habitat.

Madhya Pradesh with 10 national parks ranks number one on the state-wise list of national parks in India.

Kanha National Park and Bandhavgarh National Park located in the state of Madhya Pradesh are counted amongst the best national parks to spot Royal Bengal Tigers in India.

In the southern part of India, Karnataka boasts of the highest forest cover (38,575 sq km) amidst all the 4 states in the region. It is home to some of India’s renowned national parks and tiger reserves.

Also Read: 5 Best National Parks in Karnataka.

Kerala is another southern state that is teeming with wildlife. With over half of its land under forest cover, the protected forests of Kerala serve as an important habitat for Bengal tigers and Asian elephants.

Parambikulam Tiger Reserve and Periyar Tiger Reserve are quite popular for its spectacular wildlife sightings. In the western region, the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat are blessed with immensely rich wildlife.

Also Read: 6 Most Amazing National Parks in Maharashtra.

Located some 145 km from Nagpur, Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve is a famed wildlife destination of Maharashtra. While in Gujarat, Gir National Park is famous for its majestic Asiatic lions.

Wildlife Sanctuary

Wildlife Sanctuary is an area demarcated for the protection of a particular species of flora and fauna.

Limited human activities may be allowed by the state authorities for the people living inside it. For e.g. Wildlife authorities may allow livestock grazing for a particular community living there.

Any exploitation of wildlife is a punishable offense and removal of forest produce requires a recommendation from the relevant National or State Wildlife Board.

Check this post to know which are some of the best wildlife sanctuaries in India for exciting wildlife experiences.

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State-wise break up of National Parks in India

State/Union Territory	No. of National Parks	Area (Sq km)
Andhra Pradesh	3	356.02
Arunachal Pradesh	2	2290.82
Assam	5	1977.79
Bihar	1	335.65
Chhattisgarh	3	2899.08
Goa	1	107
Gujarat	4	480.12
Haryana	2	48.25
Himachal Pradesh	5	2271.38
Jammu & Kashmir	4	3925
Jharkhand	1	226.33
Karnataka	5	2795.76
Kerala	6	558.16
Madhya Pradesh	10	3657.26
Maharashtra	6	1273.6
Manipur	1	40
Meghalaya	2	267.48
Mizoram	2	150
Nagaland	1	202.02
Odisha	2	990.7
Punjab	0	0
Rajasthan	5	3947.07
Sikkim	1	1784
Tamil Nadu	5	307.85
Telangana	3	1032.47
Tripura	2	36.71
Uttar Pradesh	1	490
Uttarakhand	6	4915.02
West Bengal	6	1981.65
Andaman & Nicobar	9	1153.94

Source: Wildlife Institute of India

Complete list of National Parks in India

National Park	State/Union Territory	Establishment Year	Area (Sq km)
Campbell Bay National Park	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1992	426.23
Galathea Bay National Park	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1992	110
Mahatama Gandhi Marine (Wandoor) National Park	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1983	281.5
Middle Button Island National Park	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	0.44
Mount Harriett National Park	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	46.62
North Button Island National Park	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	0.44
Rani Jhansi Marine National Park	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1996	256.14
Saddle Peak National Park	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	32.54
South Button Island National Park	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	0.03
Papikonda National Park	Andhra Pradesh	2008	1012.86
Rajiv Gandhi (Rameswaram) National Park	Andhra Pradesh	2005	2.4
Sri Venkateswara National Park	Andhra Pradesh	1989	353.62
Mouling National Park	Arunachal Pradesh	1986	483
Namdapha National Park	Arunachal Pradesh	1983	1807.82
Dibru-Saikhowa National Park	Assam	1999	340
Kaziranga National Park	Assam	1974	858.98
Manas National Park	Assam	1990	500
Nameri National Park	Assam	1998	200
Rajiv Gandhi Orang National Park	Assam	1999	78.81
Valmiki National Park	Bihar	1989	335.65
Guru Ghasidas (Sanjay) National Park	Chhattisgarh	1981	1440.71
Indravati (Kutru) National Park	Chhattisgarh	1982	1258.37
Kanger Valley National Park	Chhattisgarh	1982	200
Mollem National Park	Goa	1992	107
Vansda National Park	Gujarat	1979	23.99
Blackbuck (Velavadar) National Park	Gujarat	1976	34.53
Gir National Park	Gujarat	1975	258.71
Marine (Gulf of Kachchh) National Park	Gujarat	1982	162.89
Kalesar National Park	Haryana	2003	46.82
Sultanpur National Park	Haryana	1989	1.43
Great Himalayan National Park	Himachal Pradesh	1984	754.4
Inderkilla National Park	Himachal Pradesh	2010	104
Khirganga National Park	Himachal Pradesh	2010	710
Pin Valley National Park	Himachal Pradesh	1987	675
Simbalbara National Park	Himachal Pradesh	2010	27.88
City Forest (Salim Ali) National Park	Jammu & Kashmir	1992	9
Dachigam National Park	Jammu & Kashmir	1981	141
Hemis National Park	Jammu & Kashmir	1981	3350
Kishtwar National Park	Jammu & Kashmir	1981	425
Betla National Park	Jharkhand	1986	226.33
Anshi National Park	Karnataka	1987	417.34
Bandipur National Park	Karnataka	1974	874.2
Bannerghatta National Park	Karnataka	1974	260.51
Kudremukh National Park	Karnataka	1987	600.32
Nagarahole (Rajiv Gandhi) National Park	Karnataka	1988	643.39
Anamudi Shola National Park	Kerala	2003	7.5
Eravikulam National Park	Kerala	1978	97
Mathikettan Shola National Park	Kerala	2003	12.82
Pambadum Shola National Park	Kerala	2003	1.32
Periyar National Park	Kerala	1982	350
Silent Valley National Park	Kerala	1984	89.52
Bandhavgarh National Park	Madhya Pradesh	1968	448.85
Fossil National Park	Madhya Pradesh	1983	0.27
Indira Priyadarshini Pench National Park	Madhya Pradesh	1975	292.85
Kanha National Park	Madhya Pradesh	1955	940
Madhav National Park	Madhya Pradesh	1959	375.22
Panna National Park	Madhya Pradesh	1981	542.67
Sanjay National Park	Madhya Pradesh	1981	466.88
Satpura National Park	Madhya Pradesh	1981	585.17
Van Vihar National Park	Madhya Pradesh	1979	4.45
Dinosaur National Park	Madhya Pradesh	2011	0.8974
Chandoli National Park	Maharashtra	2004	317.67
Gugamal National Park	Maharashtra	1975	361.28
Nawegaon National Park	Maharashtra	1975	133.88
Pench (Jawaharlal Nehru) National Park	Maharashtra	1975	257.26
Sanjay Gandhi (Borivali) National Park	Maharashtra	1983	86.96
Tadoba National Park	Maharashtra	1955	116.55
Keibul-Lamjao National Park	Manipur	1977	40
Balphakram National Park	Meghalaya	1985	220
Nokrek Ridge National Park	Meghalaya	1986	47.48
Murlen National Park	Mizoram	1991	100
Phawngpui Blue Mountain National Park	Mizoram	1992	50
Intanki National Park	Nagaland	1993	202.02
Bhitarkanika National Park	Odisha	1988	145
Simlipal National Park	Odisha	1980	845.7
Mukundra Hills National Park	Rajasthan	2006	200.54
Desert National Park	Rajasthan	1992	3162
Keoladeo Ghana National Park	Rajasthan	1981	28.73
Ranthambhore National Park	Rajasthan	1980	282
Sariska National Park	Rajasthan	1992	273.8
Khangchendzonga National Park	Sikkim	1977	1784
Guindy National Park	Tamil Nadu	1976	2.82
Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park	Tamil Nadu	1980	6.23
Indira Gandhi (Annamalai) National Park	Tamil Nadu	1989	117.1
Mudumalai National Park	Tamil Nadu	1990	103.23
Mukurthi National Park	Tamil Nadu	1990	78.46
Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park	Telangana	1994	1.43
Mahaveer Harina Vanasthali National Park	Telangana	1994	14.59
Mrugavani National Park	Telangana	1994	3.6
Clouded Leopard National Park	Tripura	2007	5.08
Bison (Rajbari) National Park	Tripura	2007	31.63
Dudhwa National Park	Uttar Pradesh	1977	490
Corbett National Park	Uttarakhand	1936	520.82
Gangotri National Park	Uttarakhand	1989	2390.02
Govind National Park	Uttarakhand	1990	472.08
Nanda Devi National Park	Uttarakhand	1982	624.6
Rajaji National Park	Uttarakhand	1983	820
Valley of Flowers National Park	Uttarakhand	1982	87.5
Buxa National Park	West Bengal	1992	117.1
Gorumara National Park	West Bengal	1992	79.45
Jaldapara National Park	West Bengal	2014	216.51
Neora Valley National Park	West Bengal	1986	159.89
Singalila National Park	West Bengal	1986	78.6
Sunderban National Park	West Bengal	1984	1330.1

Source: Wildlife Institute of India

State-wise break up of Wildlife Sanctuaries in India

State/Union Territory	No. of Wildlife Sanctuaries	Area (Sq km)
Andhra Pradesh	13	5942.23
Arunachal Pradesh	11	7487.75
Assam	18	1840.14
Bihar	12	2901.67
Chhattisgarh	11	3760.29
Goa	6	6,47.91
Gujarat	23	16618.42
Haryana	8	2,33.21
Himachal Pradesh	28	6116.1
Jammu & Kashmir	15	10243.11
Jharkhand	11	1955.82
Karnataka	30	6774.81
Kerala	17	1928.24
Madhya Pradesh	25	7158.42
Maharashtra	42	7604.44
Manipur	2	184.81
Meghalaya	4	94.1
Mizoram	8	1090.75
Nagaland	3	20.34
Odisha	19	7094.65
Punjab	13	3,26.60
Rajasthan	25	5592.38
Sikkim	7	3,99.10
Tamil Nadu	29	6157.12
Telangana	9	5675.91
Tripura	4	5,66.93
Uttar Pradesh	25	5828.36
Uttarakhand	7	2690.12
West Bengal	15	1442.12
Andaman & Nicobar	96	389.39
Chandigarh	2	26.01
Dadra & Nagar Haveli	1	92.16
Daman & Diu	1	2.19
Delhi	1	27.82
Lakshadweep	1	0.01
Pondicherry	1	3.9

Source: Wildlife Institute of India

Complete list of Wildlife Sanctuaries in India

Wildlife Sanctuary	State/Union Territory	Establishment Year	Area (Sq km)
Arial Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	0.05
Bamboo Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	0.05
Barren Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	8.1
Battimalv Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	2.23
Belle Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	0.08
Benett Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	3.46
Bingham Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	0.08
Blister Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	0.26
Bluff Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	1.14
Bondoville Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	2.55
Brush Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	0.23
Buchanan Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	9.33
Chanel Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	0.13
Cinque Islands Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	9.51
Clyde Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	0.54
Cone Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	0.65
Curlew (B.P.) Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	0.16
Curlew Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	0.03
Cuthbert Bay Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1997	5.82
Defence Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	10.49
Dot Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	0.13
Dottrell Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	0.13
Duncan Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	0.73
East Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	6.11
East of Inglis Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	3.55
Egg Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	0.05
Elat Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	9.36
Entrance Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	0.96
Gander Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	0.05
Galathea Bay Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1997	11.44
Girjan Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	0.16
Goose Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	0.01
Hump Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	0.47
Interview Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	133.87
James Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	2.1
Jungle Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	0.52
Kwangtung Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	0.57
Kyd Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	8
Landfall Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	29.48
Latouche Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	0.96
Lohabarrack (Saltwater Crocodile) Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	22.21
Mangrove Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	0.39
Mask Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	0.78
Mayo Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	0.1
Megapode Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	0.12
Montogemery Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	0.21
Narcondam Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	6.81
North Brother Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	0.75
North Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	0.49
North Reef Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	3.48
Oliver Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	0.16
Orchid Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	0.1
Ox Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	0.13
Oyster Island-I Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	0.08
Oyster Island-II Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	0.21
Paget Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	7.36
Parkinson Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	0.34
Passage Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	0.62
Patric Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	0.13
Peacock Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	0.62
Pitman Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	1.37
Point Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	3.07
Potanma Islands Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	0.16
Ranger Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	4.26
Reef Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	1.74
Roper Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	1.46
Ross Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	1.01
Rowe Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	0.01
Sandy Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	1.58
Sea Serpent Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	0.78
Shark Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	0.6
Shearme Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	7.85
Sir Hugh Rose Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	1.06
Sisters Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	0.36
Snake Island-I Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	0.73
Snake Island-II Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	0.03
South Brother Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	1.24
South Reef Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	1.17
South Sentinel Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	1.61
Spike Island-I Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	0.42
Spike Island-II Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	11.7
Stoat Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	0.44
Surat Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	0.31
Swamp Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	4.09
Table (Delgarno) Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	2.29
Table (Excelsior) Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	1.69
Talabaicha Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	3.21
Temple Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	1.04
Tillongchang Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1985	16.83
Tree Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	0.03
Trilby Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	0.96
Tuft Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	0.29
Turtle Islands Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	0.39
West Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	6.4
Wharf Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	0.11
White Cliff Island Wildlife Sanctuary	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1987	0.47
Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary	Andhra Pradesh	1978	235.7
Gundla Brahmeswaram Wildlife Sanctuary	Andhra Pradesh	1990	1194
Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary	Andhra Pradesh	2002	71.39
Koundinya Wildlife Sanctuary	Andhra Pradesh	1990	357.6
Kolleru  Wildlife Sanctuary	Andhra Pradesh	1953	308.55
Krishna Wildlife Sanctuary	Andhra Pradesh	1989	194.81
Nagarjuna Sagar-Srisailam Wildlife Sanctuary	Andhra Pradesh	1978	3568.09*
Nellapattu Wildlife Sanctuary	Andhra Pradesh	1976	4.59
Pulicat Lake Wildlife Sanctuary	Andhra Pradesh	1976	500
Rollapadu Wildlife Sanctuary	Andhra Pradesh	1988	6.14
Sri Lankamalleswara Wildlife Sanctuary	Andhra Pradesh	1988	464.42
Sri Penusila Narasimha Wildlife Sanctuary	Andhra Pradesh	1997	1030.85
Sri Venkateswara Wildlife Sanctuary	Andhra Pradesh	1985	172.35
D'Ering Memorial (Lali) Wildlife Sanctuary	Arunachal Pradesh	1978	190
Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary	Arunachal Pradesh	1991	4149
Eagle Nest Wildlife Sanctuary	Arunachal Pradesh	1989	217
Itanagar Wildlife Sanctuary	Arunachal Pradesh	1978	140.3
Kamlang Wildlife Sanctuary	Arunachal Pradesh	1989	783
Kane Wildlife Sanctuary	Arunachal Pradesh	1991	31
Mahao Wildlife Sanctuary	Arunachal Pradesh	1980	281.5
Pakke (Pakhui) Wildlife Sanctuary	Arunachal Pradesh	1977	861.95
Sessa Orchid Wildlife Sanctuary	Arunachal Pradesh	1989	100
Tale Wildlife Sanctuary	Arunachal Pradesh	1995	337
Yordi Rabe Supse Wildlife Sanctuary	Arunachal Pradesh	1996	397
Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary	Assam	2004	78.64
Barail Wildlife Sanctuary	Assam	2004	326.24
Barnadi Wildlife Sanctuary	Assam	1980	26.22
Bherjan-Borajan-Padumoni Wildlife Sanctuary	Assam	1999	7.22
Burachapari Wildlife Sanctuary	Assam	1995	44.06
Chakrasila Wildlife Sanctuary	Assam	1994	45.57
Deepor Beel Wildlife Sanctuary	Assam		4.14
Dihing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary	Assam	2004	111.19
East Karbi Anglong Wildlife Sanctuary	Assam	2000	221.81
Garampani Wildlife Sanctuary	Assam	1952	6.05
Hollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary	Assam	1997	20.98
Lawkhowa Wildlife Sanctuary	Assam	1972	70.13
Marat Longri Wildlife Sanctuary	Assam	2003	451
Nambor Wildlife Sanctuary	Assam	2000	37
Nambor-Doigrung  Wildlife Sanctuary	Assam	2003	97.15
Pabitora Wildlife Sanctuary	Assam	1987	38.81
Pani-Dihing Bird Wildlife Sanctuary	Assam	1995	33.93
Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary	Assam	1998	220
Barela Jheel Salim Ali Bird Wildlife Sanctuary	Bihar	1997	1.96
Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary	Bihar	1976	681.99
Gautam Budha Wildlife Sanctuary	Bihar	1976	138.34
Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary	Bihar	1982	1342
Kanwarjheel Wildlife Sanctuary	Bihar	1989	63.11
Kusheshwar Asthan Bird Wildlife Sanctuary	Bihar	1994	29.17
Nagi Dam Wildlife Sanctuary	Bihar	1987	1.92
Nakti Dam Wildlife Sanctuary	Bihar	1987	3.33
Pant (Rajgir) Wildlife Sanctuary	Bihar	1978	35.84
Udaipur Wildlife Sanctuary	Bihar	1978	8.87
Valmiki Wildlife Sanctuary	Bihar	1978	545.15
Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Wildlife Sanctuary	Bihar	1990	50
City Bird Wildlife Sanctuary	Chandigarh	1998	0.03
Sukhna Lake Wildlife Sanctuary	Chandigarh	1986	25.98
Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary	Chhattisgarh	1975	551.55
Badalkhol Wildlife Sanctuary	Chhattisgarh	1975	104.45
Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary	Chhattisgarh	1976	244.66
Bhairamgarh Wildlife Sanctuary	Chhattisgarh	1983	138.95
Bhoramdev Wildlife Sanctuary	Chhattisgarh	2001	351.24
Sarangarh-Gomardha Wildlife Sanctuary	Chhattisgarh	1975	277.82
Pamed Wild Buffalo Wildlife Sanctuary	Chhattisgarh	1985	262.12
Semarsot Wildlife Sanctuary	Chhattisgarh	1978	430.35
Sitanadi Wildlife Sanctuary	Chhattisgarh	1974	553.36
Tamor Pingla Wildlife Sanctuary	Chhattisgarh	1978	608.51
Udanti Wild Buffalo Wildlife Sanctuary	Chhattisgarh	1985	237.27
Dadra & Nagar Haveli Wildlife Sanctuary	Dadra & Nagar Haveli	2000	92.16
Fudam Wildlife Sanctuary	Daman & Diu	1991	2.18
Asola Bhati (Indira Priyadarshini) Wildlife Sanctuary	Delhi	1992	27.82
Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary	Goa	1969	7.95
Dr. Salim Ali Bird (Chorao) Wildlife Sanctuary	Goa	1988	1.78
Cotigaon Wildlife Sanctuary	Goa	1968	85.65
Madei Wildlife Sanctuary	Goa	1999	208.48
Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary	Goa	1967	133
Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary	Goa	1999	211.05
Balaram Ambaji Wildlife Sanctuary	Gujarat	1989	542.08
Barda Wildlife Sanctuary	Gujarat	1979	192.31
Gaga (Great Indian Bustard) Wildlife Sanctuary	Gujarat	1988	3.33
Gir Wildlife Sanctuary	Gujarat	1965	1153.42
Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary	Gujarat	2008	178.8
Hingolgadh Wildlife Sanctuary	Gujarat	1980	6.54
Jambughoda Wildlife Sanctuary	Gujarat	1990	130.38
Jessore Sloth Bear Wildlife Sanctuary	Gujarat	1978	180.66
Kachchh (Lala) Great Indian Bustard Wildlife Sanctuary	Gujarat	1995	2.03
Kachchh Desert Wildlife Sanctuary	Gujarat	1986	7506.22
Khijadiya Bird Wildlife Sanctuary	Gujarat	1981	6.05
Marine (Gulf of Kachchh) Wildlife Sanctuary	Gujarat	1980	295.03
Mitiyala Wildlife Sanctuary	Gujarat	2004	18.22
Nal Sarovar Bird Wildlife Sanctuary	Gujarat	1969	120.82
Narayan Sarovar Chinkara Wildlife Sanctuary	Gujarat	1995	442.91
Paniya Wildlife Sanctuary	Gujarat	1989	39.63
Porbandar Bird Wildlife Sanctuary	Gujarat	1988	0.09
Purna Wildlife Sanctuary	Gujarat	1990	160.84
Rampara Vidi Wildlife Sanctuary	Gujarat	1988	15.01
Ratanmahal Sloth Bear Wildlife Sanctuary	Gujarat	1982	55.65
Shoolpaneswar (Dhumkhal) Wildlife Sanctuary	Gujarat	1982	607.7
Thol Lake Wildlife Sanctuary	Gujarat	1988	6.99
Wild Ass Wildlife Sanctuary	Gujarat	1973	4953.71
Abubshehar Wildlife Sanctuary	Haryana	1987	115.3
Bhindawas Lake Wildlife Sanctuary	Haryana	1986	4.12
Bir Shikargarh Wildlife Sanctuary	Haryana	1987	7.67
Chhilchhila Lake Wildlife Sanctuary	Haryana	1986	0.29
Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary	Haryana	1996	54.06
Khaparwas Wildlife Sanctuary	Haryana	1991	0.83
Morni Hills (Khol-Hi-Raitan) Wildlife Sanctuary	Haryana	2004	48.83
Nahar Wildlife Sanctuary	Haryana	1987	2.11
Bandli Wildlife Sanctuary	Himachal Pradesh	1962	32.11
Chail Wildlife Sanctuary	Himachal Pradesh	1976	16
Chandratal Wildlife Sanctuary	Himachal Pradesh	2007	38.56
Churdhar Wildlife Sanctuary	Himachal Pradesh	1985	55.52
Daranghati Wildlife Sanctuary	Himachal Pradesh	1962	171.5
Dhauladhar Wildlife Sanctuary	Himachal Pradesh	1994	982.86
Gamgul Siyabehi Wildlife Sanctuary	Himachal Pradesh	1962	108.4
Kais Wildlife Sanctuary	Himachal Pradesh	1954	12.61
Kalatop-Khajjiar Wildlife Sanctuary	Himachal Pradesh	1958	17.17
Kanawar Wildlife Sanctuary	Himachal Pradesh	1954	107.29
Khokhan Wildlife Sanctuary	Himachal Pradesh	1954	14.94
Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary	Himachal Pradesh	1992	2220.12
Kugti Wildlife Sanctuary	Himachal Pradesh	1962	405.49
Lippa Asrang Wildlife Sanctuary	Himachal Pradesh	1962	31
Majathal Wildlife Sanctuary	Himachal Pradesh	1954	30.86
Manali Wildlife Sanctuary	Himachal Pradesh	1954	29
Nargu Wildlife Sanctuary	Himachal Pradesh	1962	132.3731
Pong Dam Lake Wildlife Sanctuary	Himachal Pradesh	1982	207.59
Renuka Wildlife Sanctuary	Himachal Pradesh	2013	4
Rupi Bhaba Wildlife Sanctuary	Himachal Pradesh	1982	503
Sainj Wildlife Sanctuary	Himachal Pradesh	1994	90
Rakchham Chitkul (Sangla Valley) Wildlife Sanctuary	Himachal Pradesh	1989	304
Sech Tuan Nala Wildlife Sanctuary	Himachal Pradesh	1962	390.29
Shikari Devi Wildlife Sanctuary	Himachal Pradesh	1962	29.94
Shimla Water Catchment Wildlife Sanctuary	Himachal Pradesh	1958	10
Talra Wildlife Sanctuary	Himachal Pradesh	1962	46.48
Tirthan Wildlife Sanctuary	Himachal Pradesh	1992	61
Tundah Wildlife Sanctuary	Himachal Pradesh	1962	64
Baltal-Thajwas Wildlife Sanctuary	Jammu & Kashmir	1987	210.5
Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary	Jammu & Kashmir	1987	4000
Gulmarg Wildlife Sanctuary	Jammu & Kashmir	1987	180
Hirapora Wildlife Sanctuary	Jammu & Kashmir	1987	110
Hokersar Wildlife Sanctuary	Jammu & Kashmir	1992	13.75
Jasrota Wildlife Sanctuary	Jammu & Kashmir	1987	25.75
Karakoram (Nubra Shyok) Wildlife Sanctuary	Jammu & Kashmir	1987	5000
Lachipora Wildlife Sanctuary	Jammu & Kashmir	1987	80
Limber Wildlife Sanctuary	Jammu & Kashmir	1987	26
Nandni Wildlife Sanctuary	Jammu & Kashmir	1981	33.34
Overa-Aru Wildlife Sanctuary	Jammu & Kashmir	1987	425
Rajparian (Daksum) Wildlife Sanctuary	Jammu & Kashmir	2002	20
Ramnagar Rakha Wildlife Sanctuary	Jammu & Kashmir	1981	31.5
Surinsar Mansar Wildlife Sanctuary	Jammu & Kashmir	1981	55.5
Trikuta Wildlife Sanctuary	Jammu & Kashmir	1981	31.77
Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary	Jharkhand	1976	193.22
Gautam Budha Wildlife Sanctuary	Jharkhand	1976	121.14
Hazaribagh Wildlife Sanctuary	Jharkhand	1976	186.25
Kodarma Wildlife Sanctuary	Jharkhand	1985	177.35
Lawalong Wildlife Sanctuary	Jharkhand	1978	211.03
Mahuadanr Wolf Wildlife Sanctuary	Jharkhand	1976	63.26
Palamau Wildlife Sanctuary	Jharkhand	1976	752.94
Palkot Wildlife Sanctuary	Jharkhand	1990	182.83
Parasnath Wildlife Sanctuary	Jharkhand	1984	49.33
Topchanchi Wildlife Sanctuary	Jharkhand	1978	12.82
Udhwa Lake Bird Wildlife Sanctuary	Jharkhand	1991	5.65
Adichunchunagiri Peacock Wildlife Sanctuary	Karnataka	1981	0.84
Arabithittu Wildlife Sanctuary	Karnataka	1985	13.5
Attiveri Bird Wildlife Sanctuary	Karnataka	1994	2.22
Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary	Karnataka	1974	492.46
Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary	Karnataka	2010	190.42
Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple (B.R.T.) Wildlife Sanctuary	Karnataka	1987	539.52
Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary	Karnataka	1974	181.29
Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary	Karnataka	1987	1027.53
Chincholi Wildlife Sanctuary	Karnataka	2012	134.88
Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary	Karnataka	1987	886.41
Daroji Bear Wildlife Sanctuary	Karnataka	1992	82.72
Ghataprabha Bird Wildlife Sanctuary	Karnataka	1974	29.79
Gudavi Bird Wildlife Sanctuary	Karnataka	1989	0.73
Gudekote Sloth Bear Wildlife Sanctuary	Karnataka	2013	38.48
Jogimatti Wildlife Sanctuary	Karnataka	2015	100.48
Malai Mahadeshwara Wildlife Sanctuary	Karnataka	2013	906.19
Melkote Temple Wildlife Sanctuary	Karnataka	1974	49.82
Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary	Karnataka	1974	370.37
Nugu Wildlife Sanctuary	Karnataka	1974	30.32
Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary	Karnataka	1987	102.96
Ranebennur Black Buck Wildlife Sanctuary	Karnataka	1974	119
Ranganathittu Bird Wildlife Sanctuary	Karnataka	1940	0.67
Ramadevara Betta Vulture Wildlife Sanctuary	Karnataka	2012	3.46
Rangayyanadurga Four-horned antelope Wildlife Sanctuary	Karnataka	2011	77.24
Sharavathi Valley Wildlife Sanctuary	Karnataka	1974	431.23
Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary	Karnataka	1974	395.6
Someshwara Wildlife Sanctuary	Karnataka	1974	314.25
Talakaveri Wildlife Sanctuary	Karnataka	1987	105.01
Thimlapura Wildlife Sanctuary	Karnataka	2016	50.86
Yadahalli Chinkara Wildlife Sanctuary	Karnataka	2015	96.36
Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary	Kerala	1984	55
Chimmony Wildlife Sanctuary	Kerala	1984	85
Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary	Kerala	1984	90.44
Chulannur Peafowl Wildlife Sanctuary	Kerala	2007	3.42
Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary	Kerala	1976	70
Kottiyoor Wildlife Sanctuary	Kerala	2011	30.38
Kurinjimala Wildlife Sanctuary	Kerala	2006	32
Malabar Wildlife Sanctuary	Kerala	2010	74.22
Mangalavanam Bird Wildlife Sanctuary	Kerala	2004	0.03
Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary	Kerala	1958	128
Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary	Kerala	1973	285
Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary	Kerala	1958	125
Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary	Kerala	1983	53
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary	Kerala	1950	427
Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary	Kerala	1984	100.32
Thattekad Bird Wildlife Sanctuary	Kerala	1983	25
Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary	Kerala	1973	344.44
Pitti (Bird Island) Wildlife Sanctuary	Lakshadweep	1995	0.01
Bagdara Wildlife Sanctuary	Madhya Pradesh	1978	478
Bori Wildlife Sanctuary	Madhya Pradesh	1977	485.72
Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary	Madhya Pradesh	1981	368.62
Ghatigaon Wildlife Sanctuary	Madhya Pradesh	1981	511
Karera Wildlife Sanctuary	Madhya Pradesh	1981	202.21
Ken Gharial Wildlife Sanctuary	Madhya Pradesh	1981	45.2
Kheoni Wildlife Sanctuary	Madhya Pradesh	1982	122.7
Narsighgarh Wildlife Sanctuary	Madhya Pradesh	1978	59.19
National Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary	Madhya Pradesh	1978	435
Noradehi Wildlife Sanctuary	Madhya Pradesh	1984	1194.67
Orcha Wildlife Sanctuary	Madhya Pradesh	1994	44.91
Pachmarhi Wildlife Sanctuary	Madhya Pradesh	1977	417.78
Kuno Wildlife Sanctuary	Madhya Pradesh	1981	344.68
Panna (Gangau) Wildlife Sanctuary	Madhya Pradesh	1979	68.14
Panpatha Wildlife Sanctuary	Madhya Pradesh	1983	245.84
Pench Wildlife Sanctuary	Madhya Pradesh	1975	118.47
Phen Wildlife Sanctuary	Madhya Pradesh	1983	110.74
Ralamandal Wildlife Sanctuary	Madhya Pradesh	1989	2.35
Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary	Madhya Pradesh	1978	823.84
Sailana Wildlife Sanctuary	Madhya Pradesh	1983	12.96
Sanjay Dubari Wildlife Sanctuary	Madhya Pradesh	1975	364.59
Sardarpur Wildlife Sanctuary	Madhya Pradesh	1983	348.12
Singhori Wildlife Sanctuary	Madhya Pradesh	1976	287.91
Son Gharial Wildlife Sanctuary	Madhya Pradesh	1981	41.8
Veerangna Durgavati Wildlife Sanctuary	Madhya Pradesh	1997	23.97
Amba Barwa Wildlife Sanctuary	Maharashtra	1997	127.11
Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary	Maharashtra	1986	509.27
Aner Dam Wildlife Sanctuary	Maharashtra	1986	82.94
Bhamragarh Wildlife Sanctuary	Maharashtra	1997	104.38
Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary	Maharashtra	1985	130.78
Bor Wildlife Sanctuary	Maharashtra	1970	61.1
Chaprala Wildlife Sanctuary	Maharashtra	1986	134.78
Deulgaon-Rehekuri Wildlife Sanctuary	Maharashtra	1980	2.17
Dhyanganga Wildlife Sanctuary	Maharashtra	1997	205.23
Gangewadi New Great Indian Bustard Wildlife Sanctuary	Maharashtra	2015	1.98
Gautala-Autramghat Wildlife Sanctuary	Maharashtra	1986	260.61
Great Indian Bustard Wildlife Sanctuary	Maharashtra	1979	1222.61
Jaikwadi Wildlife Sanctuary	Maharashtra	1986	341.05
Kalsubai Harishchandragad Wildlife Sanctuary	Maharashtra	1986	361.71
Karnala Fort Wildlife Sanctuary	Maharashtra	1968	4.48
Karanja Sohal Blackbuck Wildlife Sanctuary	Maharashtra	2000	18.32
Katepurna Wildlife Sanctuary	Maharashtra	1988	73.63
Koyana Wildlife Sanctuary	Maharashtra	1985	423.55
Lonar Wildlife Sanctuary	Maharashtra	2000	1.17
Malvan Marine Wildlife Sanctuary	Maharashtra	1987	29.12
Mansingdeo Wildlife Sanctuary	Maharashtra	2010	182.59
Mayureswar Supe Wildlife Sanctuary	Maharashtra	1997	5.15
Melghat Wildlife Sanctuary	Maharashtra	1985	778.75
Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary	Maharashtra	1970	152.81
Naigaon Peacock Wildlife Sanctuary	Maharashtra	1994	29.89
Nandur Madhameshwar Wildlife Sanctuary	Maharashtra	1986	100.12
Narnala Bird Wildlife Sanctuary	Maharashtra	1997	12.35
Nawegaon Wildlife Sanctuary	Maharashtra	2012	122.76
New Bor Wildlife Sanctuary	Maharashtra	2012	60.7
New Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary	Maharashtra	2012	151.33
Painganga Wildlife Sanctuary	Maharashtra	1986	324.62
Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary	Maharashtra	1986	69.79
Radhanagari Wildlife Sanctuary	Maharashtra	1958	351.16
Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary	Maharashtra	1985	10.87
Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary	Maharashtra	1970	304.81
Thane Creek Flamingo Wildlife Sanctuary	Maharashtra	2015	16.905
Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary	Maharashtra	1997	148.63
Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary	Maharashtra	2003	85
Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary	Maharashtra	1969	177.52
Yedsi Ramlin Ghat Wildlife Sanctuary	Maharashtra	1997	22.38
Umred-Kharngla Wildlife Sanctuary	Maharashtra	2012	189.3
Wan Wildlife Sanctuary	Maharashtra	1997	211
Yangoupokpi Lokchao Wildlife Sanctuary	Manipur	1989	184.4
Khongjaingamba Ching Wildlife Sanctuary	Manipur	2016	0.412
Baghmara Pitcher Plant Wildlife Sanctuary	Meghalaya	1984	0.02
Narpuh Wildlife Sanctuary	Meghalaya	2015	59.9
Nongkhyllem Wildlife Sanctuary	Meghalaya	1981	29
Siju Wildlife Sanctuary	Meghalaya	1979	5.18
Dampa Wildlife Sanctuary	Mizoram	1985	500
Khawnglung Wildlife Sanctuary	Mizoram	1992	35
Lengteng Wildlife Sanctuary	Mizoram	1999	60
Ngengpui Wildlife Sanctuary	Mizoram	1991	110
Pualreng Wildlife Sanctuary	Mizoram	2004	50
Tawi Wildlife Sanctuary	Mizoram	1978	35.75
Thorangtlang Wildlife Sanctuary	Mizoram	2002	50
Tokalo Wildlife Sanctuary	Mizoram	2007	250
Fakim Wildlife Sanctuary	Nagaland	1980	6.41
Puliebadze Wildlife Sanctuary	Nagaland	1980	9.23
Rangapahar Wildlife Sanctuary	Nagaland	1986	4.7
Badrama Wildlife Sanctuary	Odisha	1962	304.03
Baisipalli Wildlife Sanctuary	Odisha	1981	168.35
Balukhand Konark Wildlife Sanctuary	Odisha	1984	71.72
Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary	Odisha	1975	525
Chandaka Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary	Odisha	1982	175.79
Chilika (Nalaban) Wildlife Sanctuary	Odisha	1987	15.53
Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary	Odisha	1985	346.91
Gahirmatha (Marine) Wildlife Sanctuary	Odisha	1997	1435
Hadgarh Wildlife Sanctuary	Odisha	1978	191.06
Kapilash Wildlife Sanctuary	Odisha		125.5
Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary	Odisha	1992	147.66
Khalasuni Wildlife Sanctuary	Odisha	1982	116
Kothagarh Wildlife Sanctuary	Odisha	1981	399.5
Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary	Odisha	1984	272.75
Lakhari Valley Wildlife Sanctuary	Odisha	1985	185.87
Nandankanan Wildlife Sanctuary	Odisha	1979	14.16
Satkosia Gorge Wildlife Sanctuary	Odisha	1976	745.52
Simlipal Wildlife Sanctuary	Odisha	1979	1354.3
Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary	Odisha	1988	500
Oussudu Wildlife Sanctuary	Oussudu WLS	2008	3.9
Abohar Wildlife Sanctuary	Punjab	1988	186.5
Bir Aishvan Wildlife Sanctuary	Punjab	1952	2.64
Bir Bhadson Wildlife Sanctuary	Punjab	1952	10.23
Bir Bunerheri Wildlife Sanctuary	Punjab	1952	6.62
Bir Dosanjh Wildlife Sanctuary	Punjab	1952	5.18
Bir Gurdialpura Wildlife Sanctuary	Punjab	1977	6.2
Bir Mehaswala Wildlife Sanctuary	Punjab	1952	1.23
Bir Motibagh Wildlife Sanctuary	Punjab	1952	6.54
Harike Lake Wildlife Sanctuary	Punjab	1982	86
Jhajjar Bacholi Wildlife Sanctuary	Punjab	1998	1.16
Kathlaur Kushlian Wildlife Sanctuary	Punjab	2007	7.58
Takhni-Rehampur Wildlife Sanctuary	Punjab	1992	3.82
Nangal Wildlife Sanctuary	Punjab	2009	2.9
Bandh Baratha Wildlife Sanctuary	Rajasthan	1985	199.5
Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary	Rajasthan	1988	138.69
Bhensrodgarh Wildlife Sanctuary	Rajasthan	1983	229.14
Darrah Wildlife Sanctuary	Rajasthan	1955	80.75
Jaisamand Wildlife Sanctuary	Rajasthan	1955	52
Jamwa Ramgarh Wildlife Sanctuary	Rajasthan	1982	300
Jawahar Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary	Rajasthan	1975	153.41
Kailadevi Wildlife Sanctuary	Rajasthan	1983	676.38
Kesarbagh Wildlife Sanctuary	Rajasthan	1955	14.76
Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary	Rajasthan	1971	608.58
Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary	Rajasthan	1960	326.1
Nahargarh Wildlife Sanctuary	Rajasthan	1980	50
National Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary	Rajasthan	1979	274.75
Phulwari Ki Nal Wildlife Sanctuary	Rajasthan	1983	692.68
Ramgarh Vishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary	Rajasthan	1982	252.79
Ramsagar Wildlife Sanctuary	Rajasthan	1955	34.4
Sajjangarh Wildlife Sanctuary	Rajasthan	1987	5.19
Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary	Rajasthan	1955	219
Sawaimadhopur Wildlife Sanctuary	Rajasthan	1955	131.3
Sawai Man Singh Wildlife Sanctuary	Rajasthan	1984	103.25
Shergarh Wildlife Sanctuary	Rajasthan	1983	98.71
Sitamata Wildlife Sanctuary	Rajasthan	1979	422.94
Tal Chhapar Wildlife Sanctuary	Rajasthan	1971	7.19
Todgarh Raoli Wildlife Sanctuary	Rajasthan	1983	495.27
Van Vihar Wildlife Sanctuary	Rajasthan	1955	25.6
Barsey Rhododendron Wildlife Sanctuary	Sikkim	1998	104
Fambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary	Sikkim	1984	51.76
Kitam Bird Wildlife Sanctuary	Sikkim	2005	6
Kyongnosla Alpine Wildlife Sanctuary	Sikkim	1977	31
Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary	Sikkim	1987	35.34
Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary	Sikkim	2002	128
Shingba Rhododendron Wildlife Sanctuary	Sikkim	1984	43
Cauvery North Wildlife Sanctuary	Tamil Nadu	2014	504.33
Chitrangudi Bird Wildlife Sanctuary	Tamil Nadu	1989	0.48
Gangaikondam Spotted Dear Wildlife Sanctuary	Tamil Nadu	2013	2.88
Indira Gandhi (Annamalai) Wildlife Sanctuary	Tamil Nadu	1976	841.49
Kalakad Wildlife Sanctuary	Tamil Nadu	1976	223.58
Kanjirankulam Bird Wildlife Sanctuary	Tamil Nadu	1989	1.04
Kanyakumari Wildlife Sanctuary	Tamil Nadu	2002	457.78
Karaivetti Bird Wildlife Sanctuary	Tamil Nadu	1999	4.54
Karikilli Birds Wildlife Sanctuary	Tamil Nadu	1989	0.61
Kodaikanal Wildlife Sanctuary	Tamil Nadu	2013	608.95
Koonthankulam-Kadankulam Wildlife Sanctuary	Tamil Nadu	1994	1.29
Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary	Tamil Nadu	2016	269.11
Melaselvanoor-Keelaselvanoor Wildlife Sanctuary	Tamil Nadu	1998	5.93
Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary	Tamil Nadu	1942	217.76
Mundanthurai Wildlife Sanctuary	Tamil Nadu	1977	567.38
Nellai Wildlife Sanctuary	Tamil Nadu	2015	356.73
Oussudu Lake Bird Sanctuary	Tamil Nadu	2015	3.32
Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary	Tamil Nadu	1967	17.26
Pulicat Lake Bird Wildlife Sanctuary	Tamil Nadu	1980	153.67
Sathyamangalam WS	Tamil Nadu	2008, 2011	1411.61
Srivilliputhur Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary	Tamil Nadu	1988	485.2
Theerthangal Bird Sanctuary	Tamil Nadu	2016	0.29
Sakkarakottai Bird Sanctuary	Tamil Nadu	2016	2.3
Udayamarthandapuram Lake Wildlife Sanctuary	Tamil Nadu	1991	0.45
Vaduvoor Birds Wildlife Sanctuary	Tamil Nadu	1991	1.28
Vedanthangal Lake Birds Wildlife Sanctuary	Tamil Nadu	1936	0.3
Vellanadu Blackbuck Wildlife Sanctuary	Tamil Nadu	1987	16.41
Vellode Birds Wildlife Sanctuary	Tamil Nadu	1997	0.77
Vettangudi Birds Wildlife Sanctuary	Tamil Nadu	1977	0.38
Nagarjuna Sagar-Srisailam Wildlife Sanctuary	Telangana	1978	3568.09*
Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary	Telangana	1953	806.15
Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary	Telangana	1965	892.23
Kinnersani Wildlife Sanctuary	Telangana	1977	635.41
Lanja Madugu Siwaram Wildlife Sanctuary	Telangana	1978	29.81
Manjeera Crocodile Wildlife Sanctuary	Telangana	1978	20
Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary	Telangana	1952	860
Pocharam Wildlife Sanctuary	Telangana	1952	130
Pranahita Wildlife Sanctuary	Telangana	1980	136.03
Gumti Wildlife Sanctuary	Tripura	1988	389.54
Rowa Wildlife Sanctuary	Tripura	1988	0.86
Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary	Tripura	1987	13.45
Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary	Tripura	1988	163.08
Bakhira Wildlife Sanctuary	Uttar Pradesh	1990	28.94
Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary	Uttar Pradesh	1957	78
Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Bird Wildlife Sanctuary	Uttar Pradesh	2003	4.27
Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary	Uttar Pradesh	1986	2073
Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary	Uttar Pradesh	1982	500.73
Katerniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary	Uttar Pradesh	1976	400.09
Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary	Uttar Pradesh	1972	227
Lakh Bahosi Bird Wildlife Sanctuary	Uttar Pradesh	1988	80.24
Mahavir Swami Wildlife Sanctuary	Uttar Pradesh	1977	5.41
National Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary	Uttar Pradesh	1979	635
Nawabganj Bird Wildlife Sanctuary	Uttar Pradesh	1984	2.25
Okhala Bird Wildlife Sanctuary	Uttar Pradesh	1990	4
Parvati Aranga Wildlife Sanctuary	Uttar Pradesh	1990	10.84
Patna Wildlife Sanctuary	Uttar Pradesh	1990	1.09
Pilibhit Wildlife Sanctuary	Uttar Pradesh	2014	602.798
Ranipur Wildlife Sanctuary	Uttar Pradesh	1977	230.31
Saman Bird Wildlife Sanctuary	Uttar Pradesh	1990	5.26
Samaspur Bird Wildlife Sanctuary	Uttar Pradesh	1987	7.99
Sandi Birds Wildlife Sanctuary	Uttar Pradesh	1990	3.09
Sohagibarwa Wildlife Sanctuary	Uttar Pradesh	1987	428.2
Sohelwa Wildlife Sanctuary	Uttar Pradesh	1988	452.47
Sur Sarovar Bird Wildlife Sanctuary	Uttar Pradesh	1991	4.03
Jai Prakash Narayan (Surhatal) Bird Wildlife Sanctuary	Uttar Pradesh	1991	34.32
Turtle Wildlife Sanctuary	Uttar Pradesh	1989	7
Vijai Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary	Uttar Pradesh	1990	2.62
Askot Wildlife Sanctuary	Uttarakhand	1986	600
Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary	Uttarakhand	1988	47.07
Govind Pashu Vihar Wildlife Sanctuary	Uttarakhand	1955	485.89
Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary	Uttarakhand	1972	975.2
Mussoorie Wildlife Sanctuary	Uttarakhand	1993	10.82
Nandhaur Wildlife Sanctuary	Uttarakhand	2012	269.96
Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary	Uttarakhand	1987	301.18
Ballavpur Wildlife Sanctuary	West Bengal	1977	2.02
Bethuadahari Wildlife Sanctuary	West Bengal	1980	0.67
Bibhuti Bhusan Wildlife Sanctuary	West Bengal	1980	0.64
Buxa Wildlife Sanctuary	West Bengal	1986	267.92
Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary	West Bengal	1976	9.6
Chintamani Kar Bird Wildlife Sanctuary	West Bengal	1982	0.07
Haliday Island Wildlife Sanctuary	West Bengal	1976	5.95
Jorepokhri Salamander Wildlife Sanctuary	West Bengal	1985	0.04
Lothian Island Wildlife Sanctuary	West Bengal	1976	38
Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary	West Bengal	1976	158.04
Raiganj Wildlife Sanctuary	West Bengal	1985	1.3
Ramnabagan Wildlife Sanctuary	West Bengal	1981	0.14
Sajnakhali Wildlife Sanctuary	West Bengal	1976	362.4
Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary	West Bengal	1976	38.88
West Sunderban Wildlife Sanctuary	West Bengal	2013	556.45

Source: Wildlife Institute of India

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