Koraput District of Odisha at a Glance

Lok Sabha Constituencies in Koraput district, Odisha (MP Constituencies) Koraput
Nabarangpur
MLA Assembly Constituencies in Koraput district, Odisha Jeypore
Koraput
Kotpad
Laxmipur
Pottangi
Koraputd district MP MLA Collector Name at a Glance
Geographical Area : 8,807.00 sq.km Area under Forest : 1879.53 sq.km 21.34 %
Population ( 2011 Census ) Total : 1,379,647 in %
Male : 678,809 49.20
Female : 700,838 50.80
Rural : 1,153,478 83.61
Urban : 226,169 16.39
Scheduled Caste : 196,540 14.25
Scheduled Caste Male : 96,789 49.25
Scheduled Caste Female : 99,751 50.75
Scheduled Tribe : 697,583 50.56
Scheduled Tribe Male : 337,373 48.36
Scheduled Tribe Female : 360,210 51.64
Population Density : 157 (Per sq.km)
Literacy Total Literate : 568,090 41.18
Literate Male : 340,843 60.00
Literate Female : 227,247 40.00
Total Illiterate : 0 0.00
Illiterate Male : 0 0.00
Illiterate Female : 0 0.00
Households Total Households : 337,677
Rural Households : 282,783 83.74
Urban Households : 54,894 16.26
BPL Households ( 2011 Census) :
SC/ST Households ( 2011 Census) :
Administrative Setup :
Administrative setup of the District
No. of Sub-Divisions : 2 No. of Tehsils : 14
No. of Municipalities/Corporation : 3 No. of N.A.Cs : 1
No. of Blocks : 14 No. of Police Stations : 23
No. of Gram Panchayats : 226 No. of Inhabited Villages : 1922
No. of Uninhabited Villages : 106 No. of villages : 2028

Travel & Tourism of Koraput District

Duduma Waterfall :

The majestic waterfall, also known as Matsya Tirtha falls from a height of 175 meters. A hydro electric project with its winch developed amidst deep greenery is a place for pleasure.Three KMs away from Duduma waterfall, a small village of Ankadeli draws the attention of foreign tourists to its weekly markets on Thursdays where the most primitive tribe the Bondas, come from the remote, inaccessible dense forest. Jolaput is known for its newly constructed dam reservoir. The lake formed by the dam is 68.2 Sq. Kms. It is a picnic spot, 88 Kms from Koraput.

District Headquarter : Koraput
State Capital : Bhubaneswar
Nearest Railway Station : Koraput
Nearest Airport : Vishakapatnam
How to Reach :
From Vishakhapatnam Kirandul , DMU passenger & Intercity trains are available to reach Koraput. Bus services also available from Vishakhapatnam & Vizianagaram.
Best Time :
Contact Person : District Tourist Officer (District Tourist Officer )
Contact Person Phone : 06852-250318
Contact Person Mobile :
Contact Person E-Mail :
Web Address of the Place

 

Gupteswar

Important cave shrine of Lord Shiva situated on a lime stone hill on the bank of river Kolab, surrounded by natural Scenery. The sacred Lingam called Gupteswar, literally meaning, Hidden God, is also popularly known as Gupta Kedar in Chattisgarh. Shivaratri is the major festival which attracts a large umber of visitors.

District Headquarter : Koraput
State Capital : Bhubaneswar
Nearest Railway Station : Koraput
Nearest Airport : Vishakapatnam
How to Reach :
From Vishakhapatnam Kirandul , DMU passenger & Intercity trains are available to reach Koraput. Bus services also available from Vishakhapatnam & Vizianagaram.
Best Time :
Contact Person : District Tourist Officer (District Tourist Officer )
Contact Person Phone : 06852-250318
Contact Person Mobile :
Contact Person E-Mail :
Web Address of the Place:

 

Dumuriput :

A village stands between Koraput and Sunabeda by the side of NH 43. The famous Sri Ram Temple situated in the locality is widely known for the highest kneeling Hanuman Statue in Odisha. Shree Ram Navami festival is popularly celebrated every year which attracts a large number of devotees.

District Headquarter : Koraput
State Capital : Bhubaneswar
Nearest Railway Station : Koraput
Nearest Airport : Vishakapatnam
How to Reach :
From Vishakhapatnam Kirandul , DMU passenger & Intercity trains are available to reach Koraput. Bus services also available from Vishakhapatnam & Vizianagaram.
Best Time :
Contact Person : District Tourist Officer (District Tourist Officer )
Contact Person Phone : 06852-250318
Contact Person Mobile :
Contact Person E-Mail :
Web Address of the Place:

 

Nandapur :

The ancient capital of Jeypore estate, attracts a number of visitors to witness the Batrisa Sinhasan, an object of interest. The 1.8 meters image of Ganapati speaks of ancient heritage of the place. The shrines of Sarbeswar and its inscriptions point to the antiquities of the place.

District Headquarter : Koraput
State Capital : Bhubaneswar
Nearest Railway Station : Koraput
Nearest Airport : Vishakapatnam
How to Reach :
From Vishakhapatnam Kirandul , DMU passenger & Intercity trains are available to reach Koraput. Bus services also available from Vishakhapatnam & Vizianagaram.
Best Time :
Contact Person : District Tourist Officer (District Tourist Officer )
Contact Person Phone : 06852-250318
Contact Person Mobile :
Contact Person E-Mail :
Web Address of the Place:

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