10 Indian States With Largest Forest Cover

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8 May 2025

Here are the 10 Indian states with the largest forest cover, based on the most recent data from the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023

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1. Madhya Pradesh (77,073 sq km): Known for diverse forests like tropical moist and dry deciduous, with famous reserves such as Kanha and Bandhavgarh National Parks

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2. Arunachal Pradesh (65,882 sq km): Features tropical rainforests to subalpine forests, with high biodiversity, including Namdapha National Park

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3. Chhattisgarh (55,812 sq km): Rich in tropical moist and dry deciduous forests, home to Indravati and Kanger Ghati National Parks

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4. Odisha (52,156 sq km): Known for dense forests, including Simlipal and Bhitarkanika National Parks, with bamboo and mangrove forests

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5. Maharashtra (50,798 sq km): Diverse ecosystems, including tropical deciduous and mangrove forests, with Tadoba Andhari and Pench Tiger Reserves

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6. Karnataka (38,720 sq km): Home to five tiger reserves and rich biodiversity in Bandipur and Nagarhole National Parks

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7. Andhra Pradesh (36,475 sq km): Features tropical dry deciduous and mangrove forests, with the notable Nallamala Forest

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8. Assam (28,312 sq km): Famous for Kaziranga and Manas National Parks, and the unique Molai forest

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9. Tamil Nadu (26,364 sq km): Includes the Nilgiri range in the Eastern Ghats, with diverse flora and fauna

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10. Uttarakhand (24,305 sq km): Known for Himalayan forests, including Jim Corbett National Park, with temperate and alpine ecosystems

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