Malkangiri district is the southwesternmost district in the Indian state of Odisha. It has two Vidhan sabha constituencies and has more than 600,000 population. It is a tribal-dominated district. Contents 1Etymology 2History 3Administrative setup 4Economy 5Demographics 6Politics 6.1Vidhan sabha constituencies 7References 8External links Etymology One etymology of Malkangiri is that of Mallikeshwar, who was worshipped by ancient kings of the
Jajpur is (pronounced) a district of Odisha state in eastern India. The Odisha Government carried out a re-organisation of districts of Odisha in 1993. The erstwhile Cuttack district was split into multiple districts with Jajpur being one of them. The district came into being on 1 April 1993. Contents 1Geography 2Demographics 3Administrative Divisions 4Politics 4.1Vidhan Sabha Constituencies 5Colleges 6References
Ganjam district is a district in the Indian state of Odisha. Ganjam’s total area is 8,070 km² (3,116 mi²). The district headquarters is Chhatrapur. Ganjam is divided into three sub-divisions Chhatrapur, Berhampur, and Bhanjanagar. The Imperial Gazetteer of India 1908 lists Ganjam, along with the Thanjavur and South Canara districts, as the three districts of the Madras Presidency where Brahmins were most numerous. As of 2011 it is the most populous district of Odisha (out of 30). Contents
Bhubaneswar is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Odisha. The region, especially the old town, was historically often depicted as Ekamra Khetra (area (kshetra) adorned with mango trees (ekamra)). Bhubaneswar is dubbed the “Temple City”—a nickname earned because of the 700 temples which once stood there. In contemporary times, it has emerged as an education hub and an attractive business destination. Although the
Dhenkanal district is one of the 30 districts of the state of Odisha in eastern India. Contents 1Geography 2Demographics 3Education 4Politics 4.1Vidhan sabha constituencies 5Notable people 6References 7External links Geography Wikimedia | © OpenStreetMap Show zoomed inShow zoomed midShow zoomed outShow all Dhenkanal district is one of the centrally located districts in Odisha. It lies between Longitude: 85° 58′ to 86°
Debagarh (in Odia language), also known as Deogarh, is a city in Odisha state of eastern India. Located in the North-Western region of the state, it is the headquarters of Debagarh District that was created on 1 January 1994, after being bifurcated from Sambalpur District. Contents 1Geography 2History 3Transportation 4Demographics 5Politics 6References Geography Debagarh is located at 21.53°N 84.73°E. It has an average elevation of 192 m
Bhawanipatna is a city, and district headquarters of the Kalahandi district, in the Indian state of Odisha. Bhawanipatna is a city of numerous temples dedicated to different deities of Hindu pantheon. It is named after the presiding deity, Bhawani-Shankar and Patna which means place in Odia like “Padaa”. Bhawanipatna municipality is the administrative head of the city, which is divided into twenty
Baripada (bāripadā) is a city and a municipality in Mayurbhanj district in the state of Odisha, India. Located along the east bank of the Budhabalanga river, Baripada is the cultural centre of north Odisha. In recent years, it has emerged as an educational hub with the opening of numerous professional colleges. The city is the headquarters of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha’s largest district by
Bargarh is a city and municipality in Bargarh district in the state of Odisha in India. It is the administrative headquarters of Bargarh District. Bargarh is popularly known for intensive cultivation of ‘paddy’, therefore called “Bhata Handi” of Odisha State. Contents 1Geography 2History 3Demographics 4Culture 4.1Dhanu Yatra 4.2The Nuakhai or The Nabanna 4.3Basant Mahotsav of Beherapali 4.4Maa Shyama Kali Puja 4.5Baisakh Mela of
Sundargarh District is a district in the northwestern part of Odisha state in eastern India. Sundargarh district is bounded by Raigarh district of Chhattisgarh in the west, Jashpur district of Chhattisgarh in the North-West, Simdega district of Jharkhand in the North, West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand and Keonjhar district of Odisha in the east and Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Deogarh and Angul districts of Odisha in the South. The town of Sundargarh is the district headquarters. Rourkela is the largest city in the entire district. Contents