Pench National Park

Pench National Park
Indira Priyadarshini National Park
Landscape in Pench National Park
Interactive map of Pench National Park
Location
Nearest citySeoni
Coordinates21°40′17.76″N 79°18′11.88″E / 21.6716000°N 79.3033000°E / 21.6716000; 79.3033000
Area292.85 km2 (113.07 sq mi)
Established
  • 1977 as wildlife sanctuary
  • 1983 as national park
Governing bodyState Forest Department
Websitepenchnationalpark.in

Pench National Park is a national park in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It was created in 1983 with an area of 292.85 km2 (113.07 sq mi) in the Seoni and Chhindwara districts. Since 1992, it forms the core area of Pench Tiger Reserve.

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