Gajapati District of Odisha at a Glance

Lok Sabha Constituencies in Gajapati district, Odisha (MP Constituencies) Berhampur
MLA Assembly Constituencies in Gajapati district, Odisha Mohana
Paralakhemundi

Area and Population of Gajapati District

Gajapati district MP MLA Collector Name at a Glance

 

Geographical and Population details of the District
Geographical Area : 3,850.00 sq.km Area under Forest : 2287.59 sq.km 59.42 %
Population ( 2011 Census ) Total : 577,817 in %
Male : 282,882 48.96
Female : 294,935 51.04
Rural : 507,151 87.77
Urban : 70,666 12.23
Scheduled Caste : 39,175 6.78
Scheduled Caste Male : 19,037 48.59
Scheduled Caste Female : 20,138 51.41
Scheduled Tribe : 313,714 54.29
Scheduled Tribe Male : 151,902 48.42
Scheduled Tribe Female : 161,812 51.58
Population Density : 133 (Per sq.km)
Literacy Total Literate : 262,537 45.44
Literate Male : 153,663 58.53
Literate Female : 108,874 41.47
Total Illiterate : 315,280 54.56
Illiterate Male : 129,219 40.99
Illiterate Female : 186,061 59.01
Households Total Households : 128,523
Rural Households : 112,365 87.43
Urban Households : 16,158 12.57
BPL Households ( 2001 Census) : 8,965
SC/ST Households ( 2001 Census) : 7,845
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 : 149 No. of Inhabited Villages : 896
No. of Uninhabited Villages : 589 No. of villages : 1534

Travel & Tourism of Gajapati District

Gandahati waterfall :

Gandahati is more about 30 km far from Paralakhemundi and which belongs to in Gajapati district of Odisha. The place is famous for the glittering water fall, which is famous water fall in Odisha and this this enclosed by dense green forest. You will find so many wild animals like elephant and these elephants are coming from upper side of the hill to this waterfall to bath/drink water. One beauty-full hindu temple is present near to this water fall. It can be reached both by rail & road. The nearest railway station Palasa is 44 kms away from Paralakhemundi. All the trains connecting Howrah with the southern part pass through Palasa and have a halt here. JITM campus is 7 kms away from Paralakhemundi.

District Headquarter : Paralakhemundi
State Capital : Bhubaneswar
Nearest Railway Station : Paralakhemundi
Nearest Airport : Bhubaneswar
How to Reach :
By Bus – It is 30 km far from Paralakhemundi and 153 km far from Berhampur. By AIr – Nearest Airport is in Bhubaneswar. By Train – Nearest station is Paralakhemundi, and Palasa.
Best Time : All around the Year
Contact Person : DIPRO (District Tourist Officer)
Contact Person Phone : 06815-222203
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Mahendragiri :

Mahendragiri of Gajapati district is not only a religious place, also a famous tourist place in eastern Odisha. Mahendragiri is a mountain peak, which is a part of Eastern Ghats at an elevation of 1,501 meters (4,976 ft) from the sea level. Mahendragiri peak is around 56 km from the district headquarter Paralakhemundi. The nearest railway station is Palasa of Andhra Pradesh, which is only 30 km distance via Goppili Road. To know more about this place and other nearby attractions read this article completely.Mahendragiri peak of Eastern Ghats is associated with many mythological legends as per Hindu Puranas and stories. It was said since a long as once Lord Parshuram used to stay and meditate Lord Shiva for a long time on this mountain, after which he received the Parsu (double axle) from the God. In addition, during Dwapara Yug, Mother Kunti along with her five sons used to stay here for a certain time during their 12 years of Vanvas (exile), and Bhima used to worship the Lord Shiva here too. The holistic place is though famous for the temple of Lord Shiva and Parshuram. Parshuram temple is at below the mountain, near Tumba village, whereas temples of Kunti, Judhistir and Bheema are on the hilltop. In Kunti temple, there is a Gokarneswar Linga (ear of cow shaped), in which whatever amount of water poured, gets disappear. The main festival of Mahendragiri is Maha Shiva Ratri that occurs in between February and March. A thousand of devotees from around the world travels here and trek onto the peak to worship Lord Shiva on that day and enjoys the tranquil and striking expressions of nature. On the eve of Maha Shiva Ratri, as thousands of people came here to worship, District Magistrate taking care with special preparations, such as Mobile Health Unit, Drinking Water facility etc. however to expose this place world widely, providing good communication to the peak and accommodation nearby, some major steps must be taken by the District Administrator and or Tourism Dept.

District Headquarter : Paralakhemundi
State Capital : Bhubaneswar
Nearest Railway Station : Palasa
Nearest Airport : Bhubaneswar
How to Reach :
Mahendragiri peak is around 56 km from the district headquarter Paralakhemundi. The nearest railway station is Palasa of Andhra Pradesh, which is only 30 km distance via Goppili Road.
Best Time : All around the Year
Contact Person : DIPRO (District Tourist Officer)
Contact Person Phone : 06815-222203
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Chandragiri :

It is situated at about 90 kms. from Paralakhemundi and 15 kms. from R. Udayagiri. The Tibetans settle a beautiful place surrounded by forest. Large-scale horticulture plantation like mango, orange, guava, pineapple etc. along with a Government horticulture farm as well as the cultural activities of the Tibetans makes this place more beautiful. This place is famous for seasonal fruits, Tibetan woolen garments & carpet also for dogs of various breeds. It is also a health resort.

District Headquarter : Paralakhemundi
State Capital : Bhubaneswar
Nearest Railway Station : Berhampur
Nearest Airport : Bhubaneswar
How to Reach :
Paralakhemundi is around 90 kms. from Paralakhemundi and 15 kms. from R. Udayagiri. The nearest railway station is Palasa of Andhra Pradesh.
Best Time : All around the Year
Contact Person : DIPRO (District Tourist Officer)
Contact Person Phone : 06815-222203
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Brundavan Palace :

Its known as Brundaban Palace, was made by the Maharaja of Paralakhemundi for their use during summer. It is situated on the bank of river Mahendratanaya surrounded by thick teak trees. The palace is three storied including an under ground floor. There an under ground connection to it with the main palace of Maharaja. The art engraved in this palace is worth seeing. Now it is under the control of Dept. of Tourism, Govt of Odisha. There is an orchard near to the palace. People of Paralakhemundi and its near by towns use to visit this place during winter for picnic as well as for its scenic beauty.

District Headquarter : Paralakhemundi
State Capital : Bhubaneswar
Nearest Railway Station : Palasa
Nearest Airport : Bhubaneswar
How to Reach :
Behind collectorate on the bank of Mahendratanaya River
Best Time : All around the Year
Contact Person : DIPRO (District Tourist Officer)
Contact Person Phone : 06815-222203
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Web Address of the Place:

 

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