Orang National Park

Orang National Park
Greater one-horned rhinoceros in golden hour, at Orang Tiger Reserve, Assam, India.
Map showing the location of Orang National Park
Map showing the location of Orang National Park
LocationDarrang and Sonitpur district, Assam, India
Coordinates26°33′25″N 92°19′40″E / 26.5568148°N 92.3279016°E / 26.5568148; 92.3279016
Area78.81 km2 (30.43 sq mi)
Established1985
Governing bodyGovernment of India, Government of Assam

Orang National Park is a national park in India located on the northern bank of the Brahmaputra River in the Darrang and Sonitpur districts of Assam. It covers an area of 79.28 km2 (30.61 sq mi). It was established as a sanctuary in 1985 and declared a national park on 13 April 1999. It is rich in flora and fauna, including great Indian rhinoceros, pygmy hog, Asian elephant, wild water buffalo and the Bengal tiger. It is the only stronghold of the rhinoceros on the north bank of the Brahmaputra.


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