Geographical and Population details of the District
Geographical and Population details of the District |
Geographical Area : |
6,375.00 sq.km |
Area under Forest : |
2716.82 sq.km |
42.62 % |
Population ( 2011 Census ) |
Total : |
1,273,821 |
in % |
Male : |
655,718 |
51.48 |
Female : |
618,103 |
48.52 |
Rural : |
1,067,275 |
83.79 |
Urban : |
206,546 |
16.21 |
Scheduled Caste : |
239,552 |
18.81 |
Scheduled Caste Male : |
121,459 |
50.70 |
Scheduled Caste Female : |
118,093 |
49.30 |
Scheduled Tribe : |
179,603 |
14.10 |
Scheduled Tribe Male : |
89,980 |
50.10 |
Scheduled Tribe Female : |
89,623 |
49.90 |
Population Density : |
200 (Per sq.km) |
Literacy |
Total Literate : |
869,456 |
68.26 |
Literate Male : |
494,425 |
56.87 |
Literate Female : |
375,031 |
43.13 |
Total Illiterate : |
404,365 |
31.74 |
Illiterate Male : |
161,293 |
39.89 |
Illiterate Female : |
243,072 |
60.11 |
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Households |
Total Households : |
297,050 |
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Rural Households : |
249,733 |
84.07 |
Urban Households : |
47,317 |
15.93 |
BPL Households ( 2001 Census) : |
— |
— |
SC/ST Households ( 2001 Census) : |
— |
— |
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Travel & Tourism of Angul District
Bhimkhand :
A rock art sleeping image of lord Bishnu is located at Bhimkand, village on the right bank of river Brahmani. Now it is situated with the complex of the largest coal based super Thermal power plant at NTPC. The image sleeps on its right side is about 42 ft long and 8 ft wide. The image is the second largest image in India which is about 5km from N H 23
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District Headquarter : |
Angul |
State Capital : |
Bhubaneswar |
Nearest Railway Station : |
Talcher on SE Railway |
Nearest Airport : |
Bhubaneswar Airport |
How to Reach : |
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One can reach Angul either by bus or train. Bhimkhand Tourist place is 20 Km away from Angul, frequented regular bus services is available to this place from Angul and also from major town of Odisha |
Best Time : |
Winter |
Contact Person : |
Tourist Office (District Tourist Officer) |
Contact Person Phone : |
00000-000000 |
Contact Person Mobile : |
9861637914 |
Contact Person E-Mail : |
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Web Address of the Place: |
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Binikei :
A Pitha of Goddess Binikei is another spot of Tourist attraction in the sub division of Athamallik. The place is located on the bank of the river Mahanadi and is 25 Km from Athamallik. The spot is gateway to the famous Satkosia gorge in the river Mahanadi. At the bank of the Temple stand the towering Panchadhara hills like a crown on the heads of the deity. Every year Binikei Jatra is observed on the 10th day after the Dolapurnima, in the Lunar month of Chaitra. A great fair is also organized for 3 days with much pomp and ceremony
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District Headquarter : |
Angul |
State Capital : |
Bhubaneswar |
Nearest Railway Station : |
Angul Railway station |
Nearest Airport : |
Bhubaneswar Airport |
How to Reach : |
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One can reach Angul either by bus or train. Bhimkhand Tourist place is 85 Km away from Angul. Regular bus service is available from Angul to Athamallik. From Athamallik, Binikei is 25 Km away and one can get buses, taxis or autorikshaw to get there |
Best Time : |
Winter |
Contact Person : |
Tourist Office (District Tourist Officer) |
Contact Person Phone : |
00000-000000 |
Contact Person Mobile : |
9861637914 |
Contact Person E-Mail : |
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Web Address of the Place: |
http://www.orissatourism.gov.in |
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Derjang :
The Derjang irrigation project, a reservoir scheme and the first medium irrigation project after Indias independence was started in the year 1960 and completed during the year 1977-78. This project was constructed across river Ningara and Matalia near village Majhikia in Angul block. The project has been providing irrigation water to an area of 7922 Hac. in khariff and 200 Hac. in Rabi. This place is a good picnic sport. It is only 7 kms from Angul town. It is an ideal site group picnic and relaxation
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District Headquarter : |
Angul |
State Capital : |
Bhubaneswar |
Nearest Railway Station : |
Angul Railway station |
Nearest Airport : |
Bhubaneswar Airport |
How to Reach : |
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The distance of Derjang from Angul is 7 Kms. One can reach Angul either by bus or train.There is regular bus service from Angul to Derjang |
Best Time : |
Winter |
Contact Person : |
Tourist Office (District Tourist Officer) |
Contact Person Phone : |
0000-000000 |
Contact Person Mobile : |
9861637914 |
Contact Person E-Mail : |
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Web Address of the Place: |
http://www.orissatourism.gov.in |
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Khuludi :
It is in the Malyagiri Mountain range of Pallahara Sub division houses a glittering waterfall near the village Khuludi. The fall making its spectacular jump from the hilltop and paying homage to Lord Shiva is located at a distance of 120 Kms from Angul and 20 Kms from Pallahara. It is ideal site for group picnic and relaxation. Sun set and sun rise is breath taking here. The tourist can enjoy the eternal beauty of nature. It is an ideal destination for group picnic
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District Headquarter : |
Angul |
State Capital : |
Bhubaneswar |
Nearest Railway Station : |
Angul Railway station |
Nearest Airport : |
Bhubaneswar Airport |
How to Reach : |
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One can reach Angul either by bus or train. Khuludi is 120 Kms away from Angul. There is regular bus service available to Khuludi from Angul |
Best Time : |
Winter |
Contact Person : |
Tourist Office (District Tourist Officer) |
Contact Person Phone : |
0000-000000 |
Contact Person Mobile : |
9861637914 |
Contact Person E-Mail : |
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Web Address of the Place: |
http://www.orissatourism.gov.in |
Kosala :
This village is situated at a distance of 28 Kms, on Angul- Bagedia road. The village is known for its shrine dedicated to Goddess Ramchandi. She is believed to be possessed of great powers. It is believed that by worshipping Goddess Ramchandi sterile women will obtain children. On the foundation of the old temple one magnificent temple was constructed. A Yatra is held here on the second day of Krushna Pakshya Bhadra. This Yatra is known as Ramchandi Yatra or Kaduali Yatra (July- August). This Yatra is celebrated with big ceremony every year. Thousands of people attend this Yatra
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District Headquarter : |
Angul |
State Capital : |
Bhubaneswar |
Nearest Railway Station : |
Angul Railway station |
Nearest Airport : |
Bhubaneswar Airport |
How to Reach : |
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Kosala is 28 Kms away from Angul. One can reach Angul by bus or train. There is regular bus service available to Kosala from Angul |
Best Time : |
Winter |
Contact Person : |
Shri Natabar Nayak (District Tourist Officer) |
Contact Person Phone : |
0000-000000 |
Contact Person Mobile : |
9861637914 |
Contact Person E-Mail : |
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Web Address of the Place: |
http://www.orissatourism.gov.in |
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Rengali :
A dam has been constructed across the river Brahmani at Rengali. One Hydro electrical power project of 120 MW capacity has been installed here. It is about 85 kms from Angul, located on N.H 250. Rengali amidst picturesque environs and it is a nice place for group picnic
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District Headquarter : |
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Angul |
State Capital : |
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Bhubaneswar |
Nearest Railway Station : |
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Angul Railway station |
Nearest Airport : |
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Bhubaneswar Airport |
How to Reach : |
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One can reach Angul either by bus or train. Rengali is at a distance of 85 Kms from Angul. Regular bus service is available to Rengali from Angul |
Best Time : |
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Winter |
Contact Person : |
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Tourist Office (District Tourist Officer) |
Contact Person Phone : |
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0000-000000 |
Contact Person Mobile : |
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9861637914 |
Contact Person E-Mail : |
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Web Address of the Place: |
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http://www.orissatourism.gov.in |
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Talcher :
Talcher on the right bank of Brahmani, the capital of the east while, Talcher State is one of the fastest growing industrial and mining complexes of the country. The coal based Thermal power plant at Talcher, Heavy water plant of Atomic energy commission at Vikrampur, 7 numbers of underground mines & 3 numbers of open cast mines located in and around Talcher have greatly enhanced the importance of this place. Another attraction of this place is the Rani Park which extends over an area of 64 sq km. A rock cut Bishnu image lying in sleeping poster at the left bank of Brahmani in Saranga village is only 4 kms from Talcher and 20 kms away from Angul. The N.H.23 passes through Talcher.
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District Headquarter : |
Angul |
State Capital : |
Bhubaneswar |
Nearest Railway Station : |
Talcher on SE Railway |
Nearest Airport : |
Bhubaneswar Airport |
How to Reach : |
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Talcher is 20 Kms away from Angul. There is regular bus service to Talcher from Angul and from major towns of Odisha. Train route is also available to Talcher. |
Best Time : |
Round the year |
Contact Person : |
Tourist Office (District Tourist Officer) |
Contact Person Phone : |
00000-000000 |
Contact Person Mobile : |
9861637914 |
Contact Person E-Mail : |
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Web Address of the Place: |
http://www.orissatourism.gov.in |
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Tikarpada :
A small village in the bossom of nature Tikarapada is strategically situated by the side of Satakosia Gorge. The meandering Mahanadi flowing closely amidst, beautiful hills form here the mightiest gorge of India, 22 kms long. It is acclaimed as one of worlds most enchanting sports. The place is ideal for boating, angling and adventure. The forest and hills around the village have varieties of fauna to fascinate the visitors. A Gharial crocodile Sanctuary set up here has enhanced the importance of the sport.
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District Headquarter : |
Angul |
State Capital : |
Bhubaneswar |
Nearest Railway Station : |
Angul Railway Station |
Nearest Airport : |
Bhubaneswar Airport |
How to Reach : |
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Tikarpada is 58 Kms away from Angul. Angul can be reached either by bus or by train. Tikrapada is connected with good road facility to Angul. |
Best Time : |
Winter |
Contact Person : |
Tourist Office (District Tourist Officer) |
Contact Person Phone : |
00000-000000 |
Contact Person Mobile : |
9861637914 |
Contact Person E-Mail : |
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Web Address of the Place: |
http://angul.nic.in/satakosia.htm |
Goddess Hingula :
The holy place (peetha) of the Goddess Hingula is situated on the bank of the river Simhada in the West of erstwhile Talcher Estate (Now in the District of Angul). In Assam, there is a place of pilgrimage named Jwalamukhi where a similar goddess Hingula or Hingulei or Hingulaksi is being worshipped. It is for this reason that the presiding deity of Talcher in village Gopal Prasad who bears the form of fire is named Goddess Hingula. Such holy places (peethas) of Hingula are also situated even outside India in Karachi and Kabul. Both Hindus and Muslims worship at this holy place like that of Kaipadar in Khurda.
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District Headquarter : |
Angul |
State Capital : |
Bhubaneswar |
Nearest Railway Station : |
Talcher on SE Railway |
Nearest Airport : |
Bhubaneswar Airport |
How to Reach : |
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Talcher is 20 Kms away from Angul. There is regular bus service to Talcher from Angul and from major towns of Odisha. Train route is also available to Talcher. |
Best Time : |
All around the Year |
Contact Person : |
Tourist Office (District Tourist Officer) |
Contact Person Phone : |
00000-000000 |
Contact Person Mobile : |
9861637914 |
Contact Person E-Mail : |
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Web Address of the Place: |
http://angul.nic.in/hingula.htm |
Angul Laxmi Puja :
The history of Laxmi Puja at Angul is more than 50 years old. First the Laxmi Puja was started at Laxmi Bazar of Angul in 1960.Later it was started in 1969 at Bustand. Now-a-days, the Laxmi Puja is celebrated at more than 40 Puja Pendals throughout the Angul Town & nearby area. The colourful decoration, temporary markets, music & dance programmes etc. are the part of this Puja celebration which continued for 11 days starting from Kumara Purnima. It now becomes a traditional grand yearly celebration in which people from all religions, castes, tribes participate in it. At last a grand combined procession & crackers competition are being organized on the immersion day at the open field near Stadium. Thousands of people not only from Angul District, but from whole State come to Angul to enjoy the Laxmi Puja during this festive time.
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District Headquarter : |
Angul |
State Capital : |
Bhubaneswar |
Nearest Railway Station : |
Angul |
Nearest Airport : |
Bhubaneswar |
How to Reach : |
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It is 160 KMs from State Capital and well connected by both Rail and Road. |
Best Time : |
During Laxmi Puja in October |
Contact Person : |
DIPRO Angul (DIPRO) |
Contact Person Phone : |
06764230234 |
Contact Person Mobile : |
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Contact Person E-Mail : |
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Web Address of the Place: |
http://angul.nic.in/LAXMI.htm |
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Talcher Ganesh Puja :
The Ganesh Puja is a Gana Parva or mass festival of Talcher like Dasahara of Cuttack, Laxmi puja of Angul and Dhenkanal, Sital Sasti of Sambalpur and Thakurani Yatra of Berhampur. The Ganesh Puja of Talcher is one of most famous festival in our State . The Puja is observed for a period of nearly two weeks, starting from Bhadrav Shukla Chatrurthi or Ganesh Chaturthi to Indu Purnima . The Lord Ganesh is worshiped in around 50 Puja pendals in the Talcher Town. In addition to colourful pendals, manadaps and deity, many mythological stories , episodes are also depicted through magnificent idols in the different Puja mandaps. There is a central Puja committee, constituted with representatives from the different Puja Committees, Senior Citizens, People representatives, Civil, Police & Municipality Administration. The Sub-Collector, Talcher is the ex-officio President of the Central Puja Committee. A colorful immersion is arranged on Indu Purnima at Badadanda of Talcher attended by all Puja Committees. The procession covers all the main roads of the town. After the procession all the deities are immersed in the river Brahmani. The Central Puja Committee, organizes a metting on the day of immersion i.e. on Indupurnima at Badadanda Melana Place and the public auction sale of the Angya mala and Angya Ladu of Lord Ganesh has taken place. Thousands of people from different parts of District & State come to Talcher to see this festival.
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District Headquarter : |
Angul |
State Capital : |
Bhubaneswar |
Nearest Railway Station : |
Talcher |
Nearest Airport : |
Bhubaneswar |
How to Reach : |
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It is well connected by Rail and Road from Bhubaneswar and Angul. |
Best Time : |
Round the year except Summer |
Contact Person : |
Sub Collector Talcher (Sub Collector) |
Contact Person Phone : |
06760240720 |
Contact Person Mobile : |
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Contact Person E-Mail : |
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Web Address of the Place: |
http://angul.nic.in/ganesh.htm |
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