Important National Parks in Assam
What is National Park?
National Parks are basically an area of the countryside protected by the state or the central govt. for the enjoyment of the general public or the preservation of wildlife under sec.35. or sec.38 or deemed, under sub-section (3) of sec.66.
Assam is a state located in the northeastern part of India. It is known for its rich cultural heritage, diverse geography, and unique biodiversity. and obviously the production of Tea.
List of National Park in Assam
| Sl No. | Name | Established | District | Area sq km | Famous For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaziranga National Park | 1974 | Nagaon | 1,090 | one-horned rhinoceroses |
| 2 | Dibru-Saikhowa National Park | 1999 | Tinsukia | 340 | Feral Horses |
| 3 | Manas National Park | 1990 | Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa, Udalguri, and Darrang | 500 | Wild water buffalo, rare golden langur and the red panda |
| 4 | Rajiv Gandhi Orang National Park | 1992 | Darrang and Sonitpur | 78.81 | milky white pelicans & Rhinoceros |
| 5 | Nameri National Park | 1998 | Sonitpur | 200 | elephant |
| 6 | Dehing Patkai National Park | 2004 | Dibrugarh and Tinsukia | 231.65 | Jeypore Rainforest |
| 7 | Raimona National Park | 2021 | Kokrajhar | 422 | golden langur |
List of Wildlife Sanctuaries in Assam
WLS = Wildlife Sanctuarie
| # | Name | Location | Area ( Approx km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hoollongapar Gibbon WLS | Jorhat | 21 |
| 2 | Garampani WLS | Karbi Anglong | 6 |
| 3 | Bura Chapori WLS | Sonitpur | 44 |
| 4 | Bornadi WLS | Udalguri | 26 |
| 5 | Sonai Rupai WLS | Sonitpur | 220 |
| 6 | Pobitora WLS | Marigaon | 39 |
| 7 | Panidihing WLS | Sibsagar | 34 |
| 8 | Bherjan-Borajan-Padumoni WLS | Tinsukia | 7 |
| 9 | Nambor WLS | Karbi Anglong | 37 |
| 10 | East Karbi-Anglong WLS | Karbi Anglong | 223 |
| 11 | Laokhowa WLS | Nagaon | 70 |
| 12 | Chakrashila WLS | Dhubri and Kokrajhar | 46 |
| 13 | Marat Longri WLS | Karbi Anglong | 45 |
| 14 | Nambor-Doigrung WLS | Golaghat | 97 |
| 15 | Borail WLS | Cachar and Dima Hasao | 326.25 |
| 16 | Amchang WLS | Kamrup Metro | 78.64 |
| 17 | Deepar Beel WLS | Jalukbari | 4.1 |
Proposed Wildlife Sanctuaries
- North Karbi Anglong Wildlife Sanctuary
- Bordoibam Bilmukh Bird Wildlife Sanctuary