Understanding the Wildlife Sanctuaries and National Parks in Bihar holds paramount importance for upcoming government exams. This topic not only enriches candidates with knowledge about Bihar’s biodiversity but also underscores the state’s commitment to conservation efforts. Mastery over these areas aids in comprehending environmental policies, wildlife protection laws, and governmental initiatives towards ecological preservation. Moreover, questions related to wildlife sanctuaries and national parks are frequently included in various competitive exams, enhancing candidates’ chances of scoring well.
Wildlife Sanctuaries and National Parks in Bihar
National Park in Bihar
Bihar lies in Eastern India and is home to a good amount of flora and fauna.
A few national park and wildlife sanctuaries in Bihar are famous tourist destinations for a wide range of population.
Some famous national park in Bihar is Valmiki National Park, Rajgir Wildlife Sanctuary, Kanwar Jheel Bird Sanctuary and many more.
Bihar has a good number of national parks and wildlife sanctuaries.
Till date, there are a total of 21 wildlife sanctuaries and 1 national park in Bihar.
Valmiki National Park is one of the most national parks that is situated in Bihar in West Champaran district.
Apart from this, you can check out the list of the naitonal parks and wildlife sanctuaries in Bihar in the following given table.
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National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries in Bihar
| National Park/Sanctuary | District | Year of Notification | Area (in sq km) |
| Valmiki National Park | West Champaran | 1990 | 335.65 |
| Valmiki Vanya Prani Sanctuary | West Champaran | 1978 | 880.78 |
| Udaypur Vanya Prani Sanctuary | West Champaran | 1978 | 8.74 |
| Bhimbandh Sanctuary | Munger | 1976 | 681.99 |
| Pant Vanya Prani Sanctuary | Nalanda | 1978 | 35.84 |
| Kaimur Sanctuary | Kaimur | 1979 | 1342 |
| Gautam Buddha Bird Sanctuary | Gaya | 1976 | 259.5 |
| Nagi Dam Bird Sanctuary | Jamui | 1991 | 7.91 |
| Nakti Dam Bird Sanctuary | Jamui | 1991 | 3.32 |
| Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary | Bhagalpur | 1991 | 60 km |
| Kanwar Jheel Bird Sanctuary | Begusarai | 1987 | 67.5 |
| Baralia Jheel Salim Ali Jubba Sahni Bird Sanctuary | Vaishali | 1997 | 1.96 |
| Kusheshwar Asthan Bird Sanctuary | Darbhanga | 1972 | 28.40 |
Important Facts:
Valmiki Wildlife Sanctuary was established in the year 1978 and Valmiki National Park was established in the year 1990. Valmiki Wildlife Sanctuary and Valmiki National Park is the 18th Tiger Reserve of the Country.