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Lok Sabha Constituencies in Malkangiri district, Odisha (MP Constituencies)

Nabarangpur

MLA Assembly Constituencies in Malkangiri district, Odisha

Chitrakonda Malkangiri

About Malkangiri District :

Malkangiri District is named after its headquarters town, Malkangiri. During formation of Odisha Province in 1936, Malkangiri was a ‘Taluk’ of Nabrangpur sub–division of Koraput District of Odisha. In 1962 it was upgraded to a subdivision of Koraput District. The present Malkangiri got its identity as an independent district due to reorganization of districts of Odisha as per a notification on 1st October, 1992 and with effect from 2nd October 1992. Covering an area of 5,791 sq. kms, it lays between 17 degree 45’N to 18 degree 40’N latitudes and 81 degree 10’ E to 82 degree E longitude. This District is sparsely populated with not much of a difference between the numbers of males and females. Almost the whole of the district is a vast dense jungle, with a very small percentage of the population residing in the urban areas. The district is divided into two distinct physical divisions. The eastern part is covered with steep ghats, platues and valleys, sparsely inhabited by primitive tribes, notable among who are Bondas, Koyas, Porajas and Didayis. The District is moderately literate, with the number of literate males far out numbering the number of literate females. The climate in the district is generally cold during winter and hot in summer with temperature ranging from 13 degree C to 47 degree C. The average annual rainfall is about 1700 mm. Relative humidity is generally high, especially in the monsoon and post–monsoon months. During the rainy season, most areas of the District become impassably swampy and heavy floods isolate it from the outer world. This district lies within the malaria prone belt

District at a Glance :

Geographical Area : 5,791.00 sq.km Area under Forest : 3355.92 sq.km 57.95 % Population ( 2011 Census ) Total : 613,192 in % Male : 303,624 49.52 Female : 309,568 50.48 Rural : 563,664 91.92 Urban : 49,528 8.08 Scheduled Caste : 138,295 22.55 Scheduled Caste Male : 70,052 50.65 Scheduled Caste Female : 68,243 49.35 Scheduled Tribe : 354,614 57.83 Scheduled Tribe Male : 171,717 48.42 Scheduled Tribe Female : 182,897 51.58 Population Density : 106 (Per sq.km) Literacy Total Literate : 244,706 39.91 Literate Male : 147,001 60.07 Literate Female : 97,705 39.93 Total Illiterate : 368,486 60.09 Illiterate Male : 156,623 42.50 Illiterate Female : 211,863 57.50 Households Total Households : 109,483 Rural Households : 102,076 93.23 Urban Households : 7,407 6.77 BPL Households ( 2001 Census) : — — SC/ST Households ( 2001 Census) : — —

Administrative Setup :

Administrative setup of the District No. of Sub-Divisions : 1 No. of Tehsils : 7 No. of Municipalities/Corporation : 1 No. of N.A.Cs : 1 No. of Blocks : 7 No. of Police Stations : 11 No. of Gram Panchayats : 108 No. of Inhabited Villages : 979 No. of Uninhabited Villages : 66 No. of villages : 1045

Tourist Places :

Ammakunda :

Ammakunda is one of the tourist places in Malkangiri District. It is situated at Khoirput Block near about 70 Kms, from the District Headquarter. This cool place embraces a natural water fall and subsequent flow of water forming a narrow gorge. The fishes found in that gorge are quite friendly to the human being and are believed to be the form of Lord Vishnu in ” Matsya Avatar”. Fishing in that place is not practiced according to the belief of the local people as well as the visitors. Visitors can enjoy their stay at this place by feeding the fishes. This area is surrounded by dense forest and small hillocks.

It is near about 50 KM from District Headquarter. Tourists visiting Ammakunda have to pick the bus Services from Jeypore to Chitrakonda. They need to drop at Ammakunda. Those who travel by train the nearest Railway Station is Jeypore. Visitors who visit by air are suggested to connect Visakhapatnam Airport to reach Malkangiri.The Visakhapatnam is 270 Kilimoters away from Malkangiri by road.

Balimela :

Balimela Dam is in Malkangiri District, which is 35 kms, from the east of Malkangiri. A Hydro-electric Project has been established near about the Town jointly by the Government of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. A dam is being constructed at Chitrakonda, 25 kms. from Balimela across the river Sileru. The total inflow into the reservoir is shared equally by the two Governments. The share of the Andhara Pradesh Government is flow downstream the river while that of Onssa Government is diverted to a high head power some 15 kms. south of Balimela. It is estimated that the power-house is generating 240,000 KW at 60% load factor. The tail water is subsequently utilised for irrigation about 2.4 lakh acres of land in Malkangiri and Motu plains.

Bhairavi Temple :

Bhairavi Temple is situated at a distance of 3 Kms. from the Malkangiri Town.The hill deity of Malkangiri is worshiped by the people coming from Jeypore and People leaving Malkangiri for their safe journey. A number of religious visitors are attracted to this temple to worship throughout the day. The deity is believed to be worshiped by the King of Malkangiri whose castle s remnants are still found on the Raja Rani Hill just infront of Bhairavi temple. A famous Shiva Linga is found in the near by “Goi Hill” of Malkangiri Town. During the “Maha Shivaratri Festival” a large religious crowd is being gathered at this hill temple of Lord Shiva. Local people have put efforts in making a safe passage to the hill for the pilgrims. The height of the Shiva Linga is more that 6 feet.It has been observed that this Shiva Linga is gradually rising up. The famous “Tarini Temple” is situated at a distance of 2 Kms. from Malkangiri town on the way to Jeypore. The scenic beauty as well as the religious importance of this temple attract people of the entire District.