Jajpur District of Odisha at a Glance

Lok Sabha Constituencies in Jajpur district, Odisha (MP Constituencies) Jajpur
MLA Assembly Constituencies in Jajpur district, Odisha Barchana
Bari
Binjharpur
Dharmasala
Jajpur
Korei
Sukinda

Area and Population of Jajpur District

Jajpur district MP MLA Collector Name at a Glance

 

Geographical Area : 2,887.69 sq.km Area under Forest : 1453.22 sq.km 50.32 %
Population ( 2011 Census ) Total : 1,826,275 in %
Male : 926,012 50.70
Female : 900,263 49.30
Rural : 1,731,950 94.84
Urban : 94,325 5.16
Scheduled Caste : 373,513 20.45
Scheduled Caste Male : 190,976 51.13
Scheduled Caste Female : 182,537 48.87
Scheduled Tribe : 125,989 6.90
Scheduled Tribe Male : 64,198 50.96
Scheduled Tribe Female : 61,791 49.04
Population Density : 630 (Per sq.km)
Literacy Total Literate : 1,302,292 71.31
Literate Male : 714,650 54.88
Literate Female : 587,642 45.12
Total Illiterate : 523,983 28.69
Illiterate Male : 0 0.00
Illiterate Female : 0 0.00
Households Total Households : 407,851
Rural Households : 378,645 92.84
Urban Households : 29,206 7.16
BPL Households ( 1997 Census) : 169,595
SC/ST Households ( 2011 Census) :
Administrative Setup :
Administrative setup of the District
No. of Sub-Divisions : 1 No. of Tehsils : 10
No. of Municipalities/Corporation : 2 No. of N.A.Cs : 0
No. of Blocks : 10 No. of Police Stations : 18
No. of Gram Panchayats : 311 No. of Inhabited Villages : 1575
No. of Uninhabited Villages : 203 No. of villages : 1781

 

Travel & Tourism of Jajpur District

Biraja Khetra :

Biraja Temple or Viraja Kshetra , is one of the ancient Hindu temples located in the Jajpur district of Odisha, India. This present temple was built in 13th century. It is situated in the Jajpur township which is nearly 125 KM north from Bhubaneswar. The main idol is Devi Durga who is worshiped by the name Viraja.The idol is having two hands, in one hand she pierces the chest of Mahishasura with a spear and in other hand she pulls the tail of the Mahishasura.The Durga idol is standing on Lion in one leg and other leg is on Mahishasura chest.The Mahishasura is depicted as a Buffalo, not as regular human demon.The crown of Devi has symbol of Ganesha, Crescent moon and a Shivalinga.The temple covers a large area, and it has several Shiva linga and other deities. Jajpur is also known as Viraja Kshetra or Biraja Peetha.According to Skanda Purana,utkala khanda it washes all rajo guna of pilgrims. So called as Viraja or Biraja kshetra.The accommodation facility can be availed at Jajpur Road by hiring Hotels and Lodges. For financial purpose, the nearest bank located to this tourist place is S.B.I and a few nationalized banks which are located at Jajpur town. The common languages spoken in the area are Odia, Hindi and English. Head Quarter hospital Jajpur is nearer to the spot for accessing medical facilities. People wear light cotton in summer and woolen in winter.

District Headquarter : Jajpur
State Capital : Bhubaneswar
Nearest Railway Station : Jajpur Keonjhar Road
Nearest Airport : Bhubaneswar
How to Reach :
Tourist can reach to the spot by availing bus from Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, Kolkota and other small cities of Odisha. Journey can be more comfortable if tourists hire a four wheeler to visit the spot.
Best Time :
Contact Person : Mr. P.K Patnaik (District Tourist officer)
Contact Person Phone : 9437232530
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Web Address of the Place:

 

Chandikhol :

Chandikhole is a town in Jajapur district, Odisha, India. The place has been named after Goddess Chandi worshipped by late monk Baba Bhairabananda Bramhachari who established the deity of Maa Chandi in one of the adjoining hills of Barunei full of dense forest and ferrocious animals in 1932.The accommodation facility can be availed at Chandikhol and Cuttack by hiring Hotels and Lodges. For financial purpose, the nearest bank located to this tourist place is S.B.I and a few nationalized banks which are located at Chandikhol. The common languages spoken in the area are Odia, Hindi and English. S.C.B Medical college Cuttack is nearer to the spot for accessing medical facilities. People wear light cotton in summer and woolen in winter.

District Headquarter : Jajpur
State Capital : Bhubaneswar
Nearest Railway Station : Cuttack
Nearest Airport : Bhubaneswar
How to Reach :
Tourist can reach to the spot by availing bus from Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, Kolkota and other small cities of Odisha. Journey can be more comfortable if tourists hire a four wheeler to visit the spot.
Best Time :
Contact Person : Mr. P.K Patnaik (District Tourist officer)
Contact Person Phone : 9437232530
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Duburi :

Duburi is at a distance of 38 km from Chandikhol towards Daitari mines on Express Highway. It is going to be one of the most eminent cities of Odisha in the very near future as a number of steel plants have been established here. These are Neelachal Ispat Nigam Ltd., Jindal Stainless, Mesco Steels., VISA Steel and a few others. Also TATA group is going to build a huge plant here.The accommodation facility can be availed at Jajpur Road by hiring Hotels and Lodges. For financial purpose, the nearest bank located to this tourist place is S.B.I Duburi. The common languages spoken in the area are Odia, Hindi and English. PHC, Sukinda is nearer to the spot for accessing medical facilities. People wear light cotton in summer and woolen in winter.

District Headquarter : Jajpur
State Capital : Bhubaneswar
Nearest Railway Station : Jajpur Keonjhar Road
Nearest Airport : Bhubaneswar Airport
How to Reach :
Tourist can reach to the spot by availing bus from Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, Kolkota and other small cities of Odisha. Journey can be more comfortable if tourists hire a four wheeler to visit the spot.
Best Time :
Contact Person : Mr. P.K Patnaik (District Tourist Officer)
Contact Person Phone : 9437232530
Contact Person Mobile :
Contact Person E-Mail :
Web Address of the Place:

 

Ratnagiri :

Archaeological museum at Ratnagiri is one of the important site museums of Archaeological Survey of India, built on the northern crest of the Ratnagiri village, of District Jajpur in Odisha.

District Headquarter : Jajpur
State Capital : Bhubaneswar
Nearest Railway Station : Jajpur Keonjhar Road
Nearest Airport : Bhubaneswar Airport
How to Reach :
Tourist can reach to the spot by availing bus from Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, Kolkota and other small cities of Odisha. Journey can be more comfortable if tourists hire a four wheeler to visit the spot.
Best Time :
Contact Person : Mr. P.K Patnaik (District Tourist Officer)
Contact Person Phone : 9437232530
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Contact Person E-Mail :
Web Address of the Place:

 

Chhatia :

Chhatia is famous for Lord Jagannath Temple. It is situated at a distance of 25 kms from Cuttack.It is believed as the second Shreekhetra of Odisha according to the facts described in Malika.The accommodation facility can be availed at Chandikhol and Cuttack by hiring Hotels and Lodges. For financial purpose, the nearest bank located to this tourist place is S.B.I Chatia. The common languages spoken in the area are Odia, Hindi and English. PHC, Chatia is nearer to the spot for accessing medical facilities. People wear light cotton in summer and woolen in winter.

District Headquarter : Jajpur
State Capital : Bhubaneswar
Nearest Railway Station : Cuttack Railway Station
Nearest Airport : Bhubaneswar Airport
How to Reach :
Tourist can reach to the spot by availing bus from Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, Kolkota and other small cities of Odisha. Journey can be more comfortable if tourists hire a four wheeler to visit the spot.
Best Time :
Contact Person : Mr. P.K Patnaik (District Tourist Officer)
Contact Person Phone : 9437232530
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Contact Person E-Mail :
Web Address of the Place:

 

Mahabinayak :

Mahabinayak is situated at a distance of 6 km from Chandikhol to the west.Here tourists can enjoy the natural surroundings and the temples of Lord Binayak.The accommodation facility can be availed at Chandikhol and Cuttack by hiring Hotels and Lodges. For financial purpose, the nearest bank located to this tourist place is S.B.I Chandikhol. The common languages spoken in the area are Odia, Hindi and English. PHC, Badachana is nearer to the spot for accessing medical facilities. People wear light cotton in summer and woolen in winter.

District Headquarter : Jajpur
State Capital : Bhubaneswar
Nearest Railway Station : Jajpur Keonjhar Road
Nearest Airport : Bhubaneswar Airport
How to Reach :
Tourist can reach to the spot by availing bus from Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, Kolkota and other small cities of Odisha. Journey can be more comfortable if tourists hire a four wheeler to visit the spot.
Best Time :
Contact Person : Mr. P.K Patnaik (District Tourist Officer)
Contact Person Phone : 9437232530
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Contact Person E-Mail :
Web Address of the Place:

 

Atharanala Polo :

Atharanala is one of the oldest visiting places for tourist in Jajpur District.The Place is about 200 meteres away from Biraja Temple. The accommodation facility can be availed at Jajpur Road by hiring Hotels and Lodges. For financial purpose, the nearest bank located to this tourist place is S.B.I and a few Nationalized banks which are located at Jajpur town. The common languages spoken in the area are Odia, Hindi and English. Head Quarter hospital Jajpur is nearer to the spot for accessing medical facilities. People wear light cotton in summer and woolen in winter.

District Headquarter : Jajpur
State Capital : Bhubaneswar
Nearest Railway Station : Jajpur Keonjhar Road
Nearest Airport : Bhubaneswar
How to Reach :
Tourist can reach to the spot by availing bus from Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, Kolkota and other small cities of Odisha. Journey can be more comfortable if tourists hire a four wheeler to visit the spot.
Best Time :
Contact Person : Mr. P.K Patnaik (District Tourist officer)
Contact Person Phone : 9437232530
Contact Person Mobile :
Contact Person E-Mail :
Web Address of the Place:

 

Dasawamedha Ghat :

 

Dasaswamedha Ghat is situated on the bank of river Baitarani. This famous holy spot was built during the rule of Jajati Kesari.Baruni Snana is a significant occasion when many pilgrims visit the place for holy bath, which is celebrated during the month of February and March. It is beleived that you are blessed if you take bath at Dasaswamedha Ghat in any holy day of Hindu calender.The accommodation facility can be availed at Jajpur Road and Jajpur Town by hiring Hotels and Lodges. For financial purpose, the nearest banks located to this tourist place are S.B.I Chandikhol and a few nationalized banks. The common languages spoken in the area are Odia, Hindi and English. District Head Quarter hospital, Jajpur is nearer to the spot for accessing medical facilities. People wear light cotton in summer and woolen in winter.

District Headquarter : Jajpur
State Capital : Bhubaneswar
Nearest Railway Station : Jajpur Keonjhar Road
Nearest Airport : Bhubaneswar
How to Reach :
Tourist can reach to the spot by availing bus from Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, Kolkota and other small cities of Odisha. Journey can be more comfortable if tourists hire a four wheeler to visit the spot.
Best Time :
Contact Person : Mr P.K Patnaik (District Tourist officer)
Contact Person Phone : 9437232530
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Contact Person E-Mail :
Web Address of the Place:

Gokarneswar Temple :

Famous Gokarneswar temple is located 1km. away from Jaraka. The temple has mythological importance since the days of Mahabharat. Pandavas came to the bank of river Brahmani for paying homage to their forefathers. As river Brahmani is considered one of holy rivers of India, pandavas choose it spot for their ancestral rituals.The accommodation facility can be availed at Jajpur Road and Jajpur Town by hiring Hotels and Lodges. For financial purpose, the nearest banks located to this tourist place are S.B.I Jajpur and a few nationalized banks. The common languages spoken in the area are Odia, Hindi and English. District Head Quarter hospital, Jajpur is nearer to the spot for accessing medical facilities. People wear light cotton in summer and woolen in winter.

District Headquarter : Jajpur
State Capital : Bhubaneswar
Nearest Railway Station : Jajpur Keonjhar Road
Nearest Airport : Bhubaneswar
How to Reach :
Tourist can reach to the spot by availing bus from Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, Kolkota and other small cities of Odisha. Journey can be more comfortable if tourists hire a four wheeler to visit the spot.
Best Time :
Contact Person : Mr. P.K Patnaik (District Tourist officer)
Contact Person Phone : 9437232530
Contact Person Mobile :
Contact Person E-Mail :
Web Address of the Place:

 

Jaganath Temple :

One of the famous temples of Jajpur District, Jaganath temple is located on the Bank of river Baitarani. Many piligrim spots are closely situated to this temple. There is no historical information regarding the construction of the temple. The construction style of the temple proves it as one of the oldest temple.One of the famous temples of Jajpur District, Jaganath temple is located on the Bank of river Baitarani. Many piligrim spots are closely situated to this temple. There is no historical information regarding the construction of the temple. The construction style of the temple proves it as one of the oldest temple.The accommodation facility can be availed at Jajpur Road and Jajpur Town by hiring Hotels and Lodges. For financial purpose, the nearest banks located to this tourist place are S.B.I Jajpur and a few nationalized banks. The common languages spoken in the area are Odia, Hindi and English. District Head Quarter hospital, Jajpur is nearer to the spot for accessing medical facilities. People wear light cotton in summer and woolen in winter.

District Headquarter : Jajpur
State Capital : Bhubaneswar
Nearest Railway Station : Jajpur Keonjhar Road
Nearest Airport : Bhubaneswar
How to Reach :
Tourist can reach to the spot by availing bus from Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, Kolkota and other small cities of Odisha. Journey can be more comfortable if tourists hire a four wheeler to visit the spot.
Best Time :
Contact Person : Mr.P.K Patnaik (District Tourist officer)
Contact Person Phone : 9437232530
Contact Person Mobile :
Contact Person E-Mail :
Web Address of the Place:

 

Trilochaneswar Temple :

This temple of lord Shiva is located at Jaunlibandha. It is believed to be a remarkable contribution of Ganga Bansa Kings.The accommodation facility can be availed at Jajpur Road and Jajpur town by hiring Hotels and Lodges. For financial purpose, the nearest bank located to this tourist place is S.B.I and a few nationalized banks which are located at Jajpur town. The common languages spoken in the area are Odia, Hindi and English. Head Quarter hospital Jajpur is nearer to the spot for accessing medical facilities. People wear light cotton in summer and woolen in winter.

District Headquarter : Jajpur
State Capital : Bhubaneswar
Nearest Railway Station : Jajpur
Nearest Airport : Bhubaneswar
How to Reach :
Tourist can reach to the spot by availing bus from Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, Kolkota and other small cities of Odisha. Journey can be more comfortable if tourists hire a four wheeler to visit the spot.
Best Time :
Contact Person : Mr P.K Patnaik (District Tourist officer)
Contact Person Phone : 9437232530
Contact Person Mobile :
Contact Person E-Mail :
Web Address of the Place:

Udayagiri :

Udayagiri is a famous Buddhist place of the district, which is visited by the visitors and Buddhists throughout the year. The place is located by the side of NH 5A that is connected from Cuttack to Paradeep via Chandikhol.The place is situated approximately 15 kms from Balichandrapur. The accommodation facility can be availed at Jajpur Road and Jajpur town by hiring Hotels and Lodges. For financial purpose, the nearest bank located to this tourist place is S.B.I Balichandrapur. The common languages spoken in the area are Odia, Hindi and English. PHC, Balichandrapur is nearer to the spot for accessing medical facilities. People wear light cotton in summer and woolen in winter.

District Headquarter : Jajpur
State Capital : Bhubaneswar
Nearest Railway Station : Jajpur Keonjhar Road
Nearest Airport : Bhubaneswar
How to Reach :
Tourist can reach to the spot by availing bus from Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, Kolkota and other small cities of Odisha. Journey can be more comfortable if tourists hire a four wheeler to visit the spot.
Best Time :
Contact Person : Mr. P.K Patnaik (District Tourist officer)
Contact Person Phone : 9437232530
Contact Person Mobile :
Contact Person E-Mail :

Galagali Sankha :

Galagali Sankha well known as SATARNALA BRIDGE. The bridge is one of the oldest visiting place for the tourist in Jajpur district. The bridge is about 34ft wide and length is 304ft. Sri chaitanya Deba was visit and rest in this place at the time of 1556. Bada Danda Road was passing away from Maa Biraja temple to Jagannath temple, Puri. The place is 7 k.m away from Chandikhol Chhak. The accommodation facility can be avail at Chandikhol Chhak by having Hotel and lodge. For financial purpose the nearest bank located to this tourist place is SBI,UBI and a few nationalised bank which are located at chandikhol chhak. The common languages spoken in the area are Odia,Hindi and English. Govt. Hospital is nearest at Dharmasala and Barchana to this spot for accessing medical facility. The people wear light cotton in the summer and woolen in winter.

District Headquarter : Jajpur
State Capital : Bhubaneswar
Nearest Railway Station : Jajpur Keonjhar Road
Nearest Airport : Bhubaneswar
How to Reach :
Tourist can reach to the spot by availing bus from Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, Kolkota and other small cities of Odisha.
Best Time : Day Time
Contact Person : Mr. P.K Patnaik (District Tourist officer)
Contact Person Phone : 9437232530
Contact Person Mobile :
Contact Person E-Mail :
Web Address of the Place:

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