Simlipal National Park
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Simlipal National Park is a national park and tiger reserve in the Mayurbhanj district in the Indian state of Odisha covering 2,750 km2 (1,060 sq mi). It is part of the Mayurbhanj Elephant Reserve, which includes three protected areas, Similipal Tiger Reserve, Hadgarh Wildlife Sanctuary with 191.06 km2 (73.77 sq mi) and Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary with 272.75 km2 (105.31 sq mi).[1] Simlipal National Park derives its name from the abundance of red silk cotton trees growing in the area.[2]
Similipal National Park | |
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Odia: ଶିମିଳିପାଳ ଜାତୀୟ ଉଦ୍ୟାନ | |
Location | Odisha, India |
Nearest city | Baripada |
Coordinates | 21°50′N 86°20′E |
Area | 2,750 km2 (1,060 sq mi) |
Established | 1980 |
Governing body | Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India |
Website | www |
The park is home to Bengal tiger, Asian elephant, gaur, and chausingha.[3]
This protected area is part of the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves since 2009.[4][5]