Betla National Park

Betla National Park
Entrance of Betla national park
Location in Jharkhand
Betla National Park (India)
Interactive map of Betla National Park
LocationLatehar and Palamu district, Jharkhand, India
Nearest cityMedininagar
Coordinates23°52′N 84°11′E / 23.87°N 84.19°E / 23.87; 84.19
Area226.32 km2 (87.38 sq mi)
Established
Governing bodyMinistry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Jharkhand Forest Department
WebsiteBetla National Park

Betla National Park is a national park located in the Latehar and Palamu district of Jharkhand, India. Its the only national park in the state. It is spread over an area of 226.32 km2 (87.38 sq mi) and is a part of the Palamu Tiger Reserve. It was declared a national park in 1986. The park hosts a wide variety of wildlife.