National Park in Assam 2024: Assam is home to a stunning array of national parks, each showcasing the state’s unique biodiversity and natural beauty. Kaziranga National Park was established as the first national park of Assam. Shikna Jwgwlao National Park is the latest park launched in 2024 as the 8th national park in Assam and 3rd national park of BTR region.
List of National Park in Assam 2024 (Updated)
Check out the names of the National parks in Assam
| Park Name | Established Date | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Kaziranga National Park | 1974 | 1,090 Sq. Km |
| Manas National Park | 1990 | 500 Sq. Km |
| Nameri National Park | 1998 | 200. Sq. Km |
| Orang National Park | 1998 | 78.81 Sq. Km |
| Dibru Saikhowa National Park | 1999 | 340 Sq. Km |
| Dehing Patkai National Park | 2021 | 231.65 Sq. Km |
| Raimona National Park | 2021 | 422 Sq. Km |
| Sikhna Jwhwlao National Park | 2024 | 321.90 Sq. Km |
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National Park in Assam Area Wise
The Largest National Park in Assam is Dibru – Saikhowa National Park that spread across the floodplains of the Brahmaputra River and covers 765 sq.km area The Smallest National Park in Assam is Orang National Park thar covers the area of 78. 81 sq.km.
| National Park Name | Area |
|---|---|
| Dibru Saikhowa National Park | 765 Sq. Km |
| Orang National Park and Tiger Reserve | 78.81 Sq. Km |
Largest National Park in Assam Area Wise
Based on the above table data, Dibru Saikhowa national park is the largest National Park in Assam. The area of the park is 765 sq.km
Smallest National Park in Assam Area Wise
The Orang National Park spans 78.81 square kilometers, making it the smallest national park in Assam.
Assam National Park Details
1. Kaziranga National Park
The 1 National park in Assam is Kaziranga national Park. It was established in the year 1974. It covers 1,090 sq.km area along the river Bramhaputra. Kaziranga is the oldest National Park in Assam. The Park is located in Assam Partly lies in Golaghat district Nagaon district, and Sonitpur District.
In the year 1985, the Kaziranga park was declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Kaziranga park is famous for the one-horn rhino. Over the time as the numbers of tiger has increased in kaziranga it has been declared as Tiger Reserve in 2006.
| Events | Date |
|---|---|
| Kaziranga National Park | 1974 |
| World Heritage Site | 1985 |
| Tiger Reserve | 2006 |
2. Manas National Park
The 2 National park in Assam is Manas national Park. It was established in the year 1990. It covers 500 sq.km area. The Park is located in the Himalayan foothills, it borders the Royal Manas National Park in Bhutan, Assam Partly lies in Chirang and Baksa district of BTR region.
Manas National Park is the largest National park of Assam with an area of 500 sq. km. The second one is Kaziranga National Park.
In the year 1985, the Manas park was declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Manas park is famous for the wild water buffalo.
| Events | Date |
|---|---|
| Manas Wildlife Sanctuary | 1 Oct 1928 |
| World Heritage Site | Dec, 1985 |
| Manas National Park | 1990 |
| Manas Tiger Reserve | 2006 |
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3. Nameri National Park
The 3 National park in Assam is Nameri National Park . It was established in the year 1998. It covers 200 sq.km area. The park is located in Sonitpur district.
In the year 1999-2000, the Nameri park was declared as a Tiger Reserved. Nameri park is famous for the herds of elephants.
| Events | Date |
|---|---|
| Nameri Reserve Forest | 17 Oct 1978 |
| Nameri Wildlife Sanctuary | 18 Sept 1985 |
| Nameri National Park | 15 Nov 1998 |
| Nameri Tiger Reserve | 1999-2000 |
4. Dibru Saikhowa National Park
The 4 National National park in Assam is Dibru-Saikhowa national Park. It was established in the year 1999. It covers 340 sq.km area . The Park is located in dibrugarh and tinsukia districts of Assam.
| Events | Date |
|---|---|
| Dibru Reserved Forest | 1890 |
| Saikhowa Reserve Forest | 1929 |
| Dibru-Saikhowa Biosphere Reserve | 1997 |
| Dibru-Saikhowa National Park | 1999 |
5. Orang National Park
The 5 National National park in Assam is Orang National Park. It was established in 13 April 1999 vide notification no. FRW/28/90/154. It coves 78.81 sq.km. The Orang National Park is located in Darrang and Sonitpur districts of Assam.
Rajiv Gandhi Orang park is famous for the one-horn rhino and royal bengal tiger. It is the 49th Tiger Reserve declared on 24 February 2016 by National Tiger Conservation Authority. Orang National Park is the smallest national park in Assam.
On the date 4th Oct 2024 the CM of Assam Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma has twitted on the X platform that the area of Orang National Park has now increased manifolds and is directly linked with Kaziranga and the Burha-Chapori WS, creating an unhindered 180-km-long protected area for our animals to thrive.
| Events | Date |
|---|---|
| Orang Wildlife Sanctuary | 20 Sept 1985 |
| Orang National Park | 13 April 1999 |
| Orang Tiger Reserve | 24 Feb 2016 |
6. Raimona National Park
The 6 National park in Assam is Raimona National Park. It was established in the year 2021. It coves 422 sq.km area. The Park is located in Kokrajhar district of BTR, Assam.
Raimona national park is famous for the Golden Langur. This park is home to the largest population of endangered golden langurs in Assam.
| Events | Date |
|---|---|
| Raimona National Park | 9 June 2021 |
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7. Dehing Patkai National Park
The 7 National Park in Assam is Dehing Patkai National Park. It was established in the year 2021. It covers 231.65 sq.km area. The park is located in Dibrugarh and Tinsukia districts of Assam.
Dehing Patkai National Park is famous for its rich in biodiversity and home to various animals like the Asian Elephants, Bengal Tiger, Leopards, Clouded Leopards, Hog Deers, Barking Deer, Sambar, Jungle Cat, Civet Cat, Hoolock Gibbons, Capped Langurs.
| Events | Date |
|---|---|
| Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary | 13 June 2004 |
| Dehing Patkai National Park | 9 June 2021 |
8. Shikna Jwhwlao National Park
The 8 National park in Assam is Shikna Jwhwlao National Park. It covers 321.90 sq.km area. The Park is located in Kokrajhar and Chirang districts of BTR region, Assam.
In the year 2024, the Shikna Jwhwlao Park was declared as the 8th National Park in Assam and 3rd National Park in BTR.
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FAQs
1. How many National Park in Assam 2024?
The total national park in Assam is now eight (8) after the latest addition of Shikna Jwhwlao National Park.
1. Kaziranga national Park
2. Manas National Park
3. Nameri National Park
4. Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
5. Orang National Park
6. Raimona National Park
7. Dehing Patkai National Park
8. Sikhna Jwhwlao National Park
2. What is the 8th national park in Assam?
Sikhna Jwhwlao national Park is the 8th national park in Assam and 3rd in BTR. It was declared National Park by Chief Minister of Assam on 15 Aug 2024. The Gazette Notification by the Assam govt (Forest Department) is yet to be released.
3. How many park in Assam was declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO?
The Kaziranga National Park in 1985 and the Manas National Park is 1990 was declared as the World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
4. How many national park is Tiger Reserved in Assam?
There are 4 national parks that is tiger reserved in Assam- The Manas National Park, Kaziranga National park, Nameri National park, Orang National Park.
5. What is Raimona National Park famous for?
Raimona National Park is famous for Golden Langur. Raimona is located in Assam under the Kokrajhar District.
6. What is the largest National Park in Assam?
The largest national park in Assam is Kaziranga National Park with an area of 1,090 sq. km, the second largest national park of Assam is Manas National park with an area 500 Sq. Km.
7. What is the smallest National Park in Assam?
The smallest national Park in Assam is Orang National Park with 78.81 Sq. Km area coverage.
The second smallest national park of Assam is Nameri National Park with 200 sq. km.