Kanger Valley National Park (KVNP)

Published on 12 Oct 2025

1. Kanger Valley National Park (KVNP):

• The Kanger Valley National Park (KVNP) has been included in UNESCO's Tentative List of World Heritage Sites under the Natural Heritage category.

• The KVNP is located in Jagdalpur within the Bastar District of Chhattisgarh. 

• The park draws its name from the Kanger River, meandering from the northwest to the southeast. 

• Designated in 1982 under the Wildlife (Protection) Act of 1972, the national park encompasses an area of 200 square kilometres.

https://www.caves.res.in/journal/articles/Amb_Sci_10(2)_Ga01.pdf

Keywords:

Kanger Valley National Park KVNP National Park Conservation In-situ conservation Biodiversity UNESCO World Heritage Site Chhattisgarh Kanger river Wildlife Protection Act