- Kanha National Park is located in the Mandla and Balaghat districts of Madhya Pradesh, India.
- It is also known as Kanha-Kisli National Park.
- Rudyard Kipling, who wrote “The Jungle Book” inspired by the region’s beauty and wildlife.
- The park was initially set up to protect the endangered species of Barasingha (Swamp Deer).
- The park is globally famous for Barasingha.
- In 1879, the area was established as a reserve forest.
- In 1933, the reserve forest was officially declared a wildlife sanctuary.
- In 1955, the wildlife sanctuary was granted the status of a National Park.
- In 1973, the park was declared a tiger reserve under Project Tiger.
- Area: The park covers an area of approximately 940 square kilometers (363 square miles).
- Hills: It is situated in the Maikal Hills range of the Satpura Range.
- River: Banjar river is a major river that flow through the park.
- Tribe: The main tribes living in and around the park include the Gond and Baiga.
- Flora: Sal, mahua, amla, harra, tendu, palash, semal, bamboo etc.
- Fauna: Bengal Tiger, Barasingha, Indian leopard, Dhole, Gaur, Sloth Bear, Black Ibis, Asian Green Bee-eater, Indian Grey Hornbill, Indian Rock Python, Russel’s Viper, Monitor Lizard etc.