Papikonda National Park is a national park in India.
Its located near Rajamahendravaram in the Papi Hills of the Alluri Sitharama Raju and Eluru districts of Andhra Pradesh.
Its covering an area of 1,012.86 km2 (391.07 sq mi).
It is an Important Bird and Biodiversity Area and home to some endangered species of flora and fauna.
It has historically experienced varying levels of protection, beginning as a reserved forest in 1882.
A wildlife sanctuary in 1978, and as a national park from 2008.
The park lies on the left and right banks of the river Godavari and cuts through the Papikonda hill range of Eastern Ghats.
The River Godavari enriches the Papikonda Park with its natural beauty.
The majority of the area of the park is covered with moist deciduous forest and include animal species such as tigers, mouse deer, gaur etc.
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