Geographical and Population details of the District
Geographical Area :
3,098.00 sq.km
Area under Forest :
128.00 sq.km
4.13 %
Population ( 2011 Census )
Total :
441,162
in %
Male :
221,625
50.24
Female :
219,537
49.76
Rural :
420,738
95.37
Urban :
20,424
4.63
Scheduled Caste :
104,934
23.79
Scheduled Caste Male :
52,497
50.03
Scheduled Caste Female :
52,437
49.97
Scheduled Tribe :
55,364
12.55
Scheduled Tribe Male :
27,362
49.42
Scheduled Tribe Female :
28,002
50.58
Population Density :
142 (Per sq.km)
Literacy
Total Literate :
271,612
61.57
Literate Male :
158,648
58.41
Literate Female :
112,964
41.59
Total Illiterate :
169,550
38.43
Illiterate Male :
62,977
37.14
Illiterate Female :
106,573
62.86
Households
Total Households :
106,961
Rural Households :
102,402
95.74
Urban Households :
4,559
4.26
BPL Households ( 2001 Census) :
4,589
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SC/ST Households ( 2001 Census) :
6,889
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Administrative Setup :
Administrative setup of the District
No. of Sub-Divisions :
1
No. of Tehsils :
3
No. of Municipalities/Corporation :
0
No. of N.A.Cs :
1
No. of Blocks :
3
No. of Police Stations :
6
No. of Gram Panchayats :
69
No. of Inhabited Villages :
1115
No. of Uninhabited Villages :
71
No. of villages :
1186
Travel & Tourism of Boudh District
Buddha Statue :
Three remarkable Buddhist statues are found in Boudh are indicative of the fact that it was once a center of Buddhist culture. One of the statue is present in Boudh town. The total height of this image is 6ft. 9 inches of which the seated figure measures 4 ft. 3 inches in height and 3 ft. 10 inches from knee to knee. It is seated in the Bhumisparsa Mudra on a lotus throne 1 ft. 2 inches in height placed on a pedestal 11 inches in height and 4 ft. 6 inches in breadth. The whole image is built up in sections with carved stones. The only attendant figures are two Gandharvas flying with garlands in their hands on the sides of the head. On the whole this colossus of Boudh compares favourably with similar colossi at Udayagiri and Lalitgiri in Cuttack district. The image is uninscribed and beneath the pedestal is the ancient stone pavement of the original shrine. This appears to be the site of an ancient Buddhist monastery the remains of which are still to be found. At a distance of 40 Km. from Boudh town the image of Budhha is in the village shyamsundarpur. The height of statue is 5 ft. and the image is in the same posture as in Boudh town. Here also the only attendant figures are two Gandharvas flying with garlands in their hands at the back of the Budhha statue. The image is built up in sand stone. Locally it is known as Jharabaudia Mahaprabhu. Another Budhha statue is also seen in the village Pragalapur which is at a distance of 2 km. from Shyamsundarpur. The height of this statue is 3.5 ft.. In the left hand side of the statue there are 3 numbers of invisible image and on the right hand side their lies five numbers of image called ugratara.
District Headquarter :
Boudh
State Capital :
Bhubaneswar
Nearest Railway Station :
Rairakhol
Nearest Airport :
Bhubaneswar
How to Reach :
Boudh is well connected with road and rail with other district headquarter and the state capital Bhubaneswar. The distance of Boudh from Bhubaneswar is 240 Km. One can come to Boudh via State Highway No. 1 & 14 via Nayagarh to Charichhak or can come by National Highway No. 42 . via- Angul.Regular train services are available from Bhubaneswar viz. Bhubaneswar to Sambalpur Intercity Express,Hirakud Express,Puri to Sambalpur passenger train. To reach Boudh one has to get down at Rairakhole station. From here one has to travel around 27 Km. either by Bus or taxi to reach Boudh. The nearest Airport is at Bhubaneswar.
Best Time :
Contact Person :
B P Praharaj (District Tourist Officer )
Contact Person Phone :
9437278504
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Ramanath Temple :
A group of three temples of Siva at Boudh town called the Rameswar or Ramanath temples , dating back to the 9th century A.D. are reputed for their special feature. The decorative motifs and the plastic art of three temples at Boudh are certainly superior to and older than the great lingaraj Ananta Vasudeva group. One particular feature of the Ramanath temple is worth particular attention. Their plan is quite different from any other temples. In plan these temples are eight-rayed stars and the argha-pattas of the lingas are also similar.These magnificent temples built of red sandstone and profusely carved are stated to have been constructed in mid-ninth century A.D. The temples with rich texture and curved surfaces are strikingly noteworthy. Each of these temples stands by itself on a raised platform and each consists of a cell and an attached portico. The minute recesses and angularities produce a charming effect of light and shade and confer an appearance of greater height from the continued cluster of vertical lines than they really possess. Archeological Survey of India has preserved this temple.
District Headquarter :
Boudh
State Capital :
Bhubaneswar
Nearest Railway Station :
Rairakhol
Nearest Airport :
Bhubaneswar
How to Reach :
Boudh is well connected with road and rail with other district headquarter and the state capital Bhubaneswar. The distance of Boudh from Bhubaneswar is 240 Km. One can come to Boudh via State Highway No. 1 & 14 via Nayagarh to Charichhak or can come by National Highway No. 42 . via- Angul.Regular train services are available from Bhubaneswar viz. Bhubaneswar to Sambalpur Intercity Express,Hirakud Express,Puri to Sambalpur passenger train. To reach Boudh one has to get down at Rairakhole station. From here one has to travel around 27 Km. either by Bus or taxi to reach Boudh. The nearest Airport is at Bhubaneswar.
Best Time :
Contact Person :
B P Praharaj (District Tourist Officer )
Contact Person Phone :
9437278504
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Web Address of the Place:
Jogindra Villa Palace :
This is the palace of ex-Ruler of Boudh locally known as Rajabati. This was constructed during the reign of Raja Jogindra Dev ,who was benevolent and generous ruler. The palace is a picturesque and handsome building commanding a fine view of Mahanadi.
District Headquarter :
Boudh
State Capital :
Bhubaneswar
Nearest Railway Station :
Rairakhol
Nearest Airport :
Bhubaneswar
How to Reach :
Boudh is well connected with road and rail with other district headquarter and the state capital Bhubaneswar. The distance of Boudh from Bhubaneswar is 240 Km. One can come to Boudh via State Highway No. 1 & 14 via Nayagarh to Charichhak or can come by National Highway No. 42 . via- Angul.Regular train services are available from Bhubaneswar viz. Bhubaneswar to Sambalpur Intercity Express,Hirakud Express,Puri to Sambalpur passenger train. To reach Boudh one has to get down at Rairakhole station. From here one has to travel around 27 Km. either by Bus or taxi to reach Boudh. The nearest Airport is at Bhubaneswar.
Best Time :
Contact Person :
B P Praharaj (District Tourist Officer )
Contact Person Phone :
9437278504
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Contact Person E-Mail :
Web Address of the Place:
Padmatola Sanctuary & Satakosia Gorge :
The district is rich in wild life resources. The Padmatola Sanctuary in the district can be approached from Charichhak,43 km. east on the Bhubaneswar to Balangir road and by a fair weather road from Daspalla. The distance of this place from Boudh town is 80 Km. To the end of this sanctuary the majestic Satakosia Gorge with its lush green forests and rich wild life is located. The crocodile sanctuary set up at Tikarapada ,located on the left bank of the gorge is an added attraction of this place. The meandering Mahanadi, flowing amidst the hills forms here the mightiest gorge in India, measuring 22 km long. This is an ideal place for boating, angling and adventure. Goddess Binikeyee, the presiding deity of Satakosia gorge is enshrined at the entrance. She is seen in the form of a four armed Chamundi and is worshipped according to Tantric rites. A forest IB at Sitalapani which is near to this place provides excellent accommodation for those nature loving people who want to spend a day or two.
District Headquarter :
Boudh
State Capital :
Bhubaneswar
Nearest Railway Station :
Rairakhol
Nearest Airport :
Bhubaneswar
How to Reach :
Boudh is well connected with road and rail with other district headquarter and the state capital Bhubaneswar. The distance of Boudh from Bhubaneswar is 240 Km. One can come to Boudh via State Highway No. 1 and 14 via Nayagarh to Charichhak or can come by National Highway No. 42 . via- Angul.Regular train services are available from Bhubaneswar viz. Bhubaneswar to Sambalpur Intercity Express,Hirakud Express,Puri to Sambalpur passenger train. To reach Boudh one has to get down at Rairakhole station. From here one has to travel around 27 Km. either by Bus or taxi to reach Boudh. The nearest Airport is at Bhubaneswar. Taxi or auto rickshaws are to be hired from Boudh to go to Padmatola Sanctuary and Satakosia Gorge.
Best Time :
Contact Person :
B P Praharaj (District Tourist Officer )
Contact Person Phone :
9437278504
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Contact Person E-Mail :
Web Address of the Place:
Dambarugada :
The Dambarugada mountain is situated at a distance of 21 Km. from Boudh town toward Boudh to Balangir road. The name the place is Sangrampur. The river Mahanadi flows down the mountain which makes for a visually stunning sight. The mountain give a curve look from all of its side. The height of the mountain is 70 feet. On the top it a temple of Chiatanya deva .
District Headquarter :
Boudh
State Capital :
Bhubaneswar
Nearest Railway Station :
Rairakhol
Nearest Airport :
Bhubaneswar
How to Reach :
Boudh is well connected with road and rail with other district headquarter and the state capital Bhubaneswar. The distance of Boudh from Bhubaneswar is 240 Km. One can come to Boudh via State Highway No. 1 & 14 via Nayagarh to Charichhak or can come by National Highway No. 42 . via- Angul.Regular train services are available from Bhubaneswar viz. Bhubaneswar to Sambalpur Intercity Express,Hirakud Express,Puri to Sambalpur passenger train. To reach Boudh one has to get down at Rairakhole station. From here one has to travel around 27 Km. either by Bus or taxi to reach Boudh. The nearest Airport is at Bhubaneswar. Taxi or auto rickshaws are to be hired from Boudh to go to Dambarugada.
Best Time :
Contact Person :
B P Praharaj (District Tourist Officer )
Contact Person Phone :
9437278504
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Contact Person E-Mail :
Web Address of the Place:
Island :
Marjakud is a wonderful island of Boudh. It is located on the opposite side of Boudh town in the river Mahandai.About three thousand people are living here. Maa Pitabali is the presiding deity of this place. It is an ideal place for picnic.
District Headquarter :
Boudh
State Capital :
Bhubaneswar
Nearest Railway Station :
Rairakhol
Nearest Airport :
Bhubaneswar
How to Reach :
Boudh is well connected with road and rail with other district headquarter and the state capital Bhubaneswar. The distance of Boudh from Bhubaneswar is 240 Km. One can come to Boudh via State Highway No. 1 & 14 via Nayagarh to Charichhak or can come by National Highway No. 42 . via- Angul.Regular train services are available from Bhubaneswar viz. Bhubaneswar to Sambalpur Intercity Express,Hirakud Express,Puri to Sambalpur passenger train. To reach Boudh one has to get down at Rairakhole station. From here one has to travel around 27 Km. either by Bus or taxi to reach Boudh. The nearest Airport is at Bhubaneswar.
