Kuno National Park

Kuno National Park
Kuno river view in Kuno National Park
Location in Madhya Pradesh
Kuno National Park (India)
LocationSheopur and Shivpuri districts in Madhya Pradesh,  India
Nearest cityGwalior, Shivpuri, Sheopur
Coordinates25°40′00″N 77°10′00″E / 25.66667°N 77.16667°E / 25.66667; 77.16667
Area748.76 km2 (289.10 sq mi)
Established1981 (1981) as Wildlife Sanctuary
2018 (2018) as National Park
Named forKuno River
Governing bodyDivisional Forest Officer
Websitewww.kunonationalpark.org

Kuno National Park is a national park and wildlife sanctuary in Gwalior Chambal region of Madhya Pradesh, India. It derives its name from the Kuno River. It was established in 1981 as a wildlife sanctuary with an initial area of 344.686 km2 (133.084 sq mi). In 2018, it was given the status of a national park with total area of 748.76 km2 (289.10 sq mi).