List of National Parks and Wildlife sanctuaries in Odisha
Odisha, a state in eastern India, is home to several national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. Here are some of the notable national parks in Odisha:
| National Park | District | Established | Area (sq km) | Famous For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhitarkanika | Kendrapara | 1988 | 650 | Mangrove, crocodiles |
| Simlipal | Mayurbhanj | 1980 | 2,750 | Tiger, elephant, waterfalls |
| Nandankanan | Cuttack | 1979 | 69 | White tigers, botanical garden, zoo |
| Satkosia | Angul | 2007 | 964 | – |
| Chandaka-Dampara | Khurda | 1982 | 193 | Elephant |
| Kuldiha | Balasore | 1984 | 272 | Tiger |
Nandankanan Zoological Park:
- Near Bhubaneswar, there is a zoo and botanical garden.
- Famous for its white tiger population.
- Houses lions, leopards, and various bird species.
List of Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha
Baisipalli Wildlife Sanctuary:
Location: Nayagarh
Area 168.35 square kilometers.
Established in 6 May 1981[2]
Balukhand-Konark Wildlife Sanctuary
Location: Puri
Area 87 km2
Established: 1984
Bhitarkanika Mangroves
Area 650 km2 (250 sq mi)
Oceans or seas: Bay of Bengal
Rivers” Brahmani River
Established: 19 August 2002
Chandaka Elephant Sanctuary
Location: Khurdha and Cuttack districts
Area: 175.79 KM2
Established: 1982
Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary
Area 1,435 km
Location: Kendrapara
Established 1997
Satkosia Gorge Wildlife Sanctuary:
- Located on the Mahanadi River in Angul district.
- Home to the critically endangered gharial.
- Offers trekking and nature exploration opportunities.
Chandaka-Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary:
Near Bhubaneswar, known for elephants.
Popular for eco-tourism and trekking activities.
Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary:
In Balasore district.
Home to tigers, leopards, and elephants.
Features dense forests and hilly terrain.
Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary:
Located in Bargarh district.
Unique combination of dry deciduous forests and hills.
Houses leopards, hyenas, and various bird species.
Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary:
In Kalahandi district.
Rich in flora and fauna diversity.
Home to tigers, leopards, and numerous bird species.
Balimela Wildlife Sanctuary
Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary
Hadgarh Wildlife Sanctuary
Kapilasa Wildlife Sanctuary
Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary
Kondakameru Wildlife Sanctuary
Kotgarh Wildlife Sanctuary
Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary
Lakhari Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
Saptasajya Wildlife Sanctuary
Satkosia Tiger Reserve
Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary
Ushakothi Wildlife Sanctuary