About Kandhamal District :

Kandhamal revenue district came into existence on 1st January, 1994, after Phulbani District was divided into Kandhamal and Boudh Districts of Odisha. The District lies between 19 degree 34’ to 20 degree 36’ north latitude and 83 degree 34’ to 84 degree 34’ east longitude.

Kandhamal experiences sub tropical hot and dry climate in summer. Dry and cold climate in winter. The maximum temperature recorded in the District is 45.5 degree C and minimum temperature is 2.0 degree C. The average annual rainfall recorded is 1522.95 mm. The Kandhamal district covering a geographical area of 7654 sq kms is bounded by Boudh district in the North, by Rayagada district in the South, by Ganjam and Nayagarh districts in the East and Kalahandi District in the west.

Physiographically, the entire district lies in high altitude zone with inter spreading inaccessible terrain of hilly ranges and narrow valley tracts, which guides the socio–economic conditions of people and development of the district. Kandhamal District is located in central Odisha and is bounded by Boudh District on the north, Rayagada District on the south, Ganjam and Nayagarh Districts on the East and Kalahandi District on the west. This District is located between 19’34 & 20’36 north latitude and 83’34 & 84’34 east longitude and covers an area of 7654 sq.km.Kandhamal District is very much famous for handicrafts such as Dokra, Terra–Cotta, Cane and Bamboo works. The region is proud of its rich cultural heritage.

The Kandhamal is bestowed with the beauty of nature. It has wild life, scenic beauty, healthy climate, and serpentine ghat roads for the tourists. It has attractions, like panoramic coffee gardens, pine jungles, Ghat roads, hills and water falls, virgin forest and typical tribal village life. Almost 66 percent of the land area of the District is covered with dense forests and towering mountains rich in green meadows at the attitude of 2000 feet to 3000 feet, the terraced valleys thronged with these colourful tribal in their natural heritage, dancing and sporting has its own appeal.

The soil in the District is mostly Red– laterite group, having organic matters contents. As such, the water holding capacity is very low. The PH value of the soil varies 5.3 to 6.5, which is acidic in nature. The big chunk of land consists of red–laterite sandy loam soils being exposed to constant soil erosion and run off devoid of humus contents render in fertile and turn into barren wastelands. The important crops grown in the District during Kharif season is Paddy, Maize and Niger. In irrigated areas, crops like Potato, Vegetable and Mustard are grown.

Kandhamal is endowed with vast minor forest and agricultural produces which incidentally form the basis of its industry.The District has many cottage and agro based industry that process forest and agricultural produce. It also possesses abundant graphite reserves in Tumdibandha Block.

Kandhamal has 2 subdivisions viz. Phulbani, and Balliguda; with 12 tehsils, 12 blocks and 153 Gram Panchayats. As per 2001 census, its population was 6,48,201 comprising 3,22,799 Male and 3,25,402 Female population. The total ST population was 3,36,809 and SC population was 1,09,506.

District at a Glance :

Geographical Area : 7,654.00 sq.km Area under Forest : 5709.83 sq.km 74.60 % Population ( 2011 Census ) Total : 733,110 in % Male : 359,945 49.10 Female : 373,165 50.90 Rural : 684,437 93.36 Urban : 48,673 6.64 Scheduled Caste : 115,544 15.76 Scheduled Caste Male : 56,987 49.32 Scheduled Caste Female : 58,557 50.68 Scheduled Tribe : 392,820 53.58 Scheduled Tribe Male : 190,506 48.50 Scheduled Tribe Female : 202,314 51.50 Population Density : 85 (Per sq.km) Literacy Total Literate : 399,786 54.53 Literate Male : 233,900 58.51 Literate Female : 165,886 41.49 Total Illiterate : 333,324 45.47 Illiterate Male : 126,045 37.81 Illiterate Female : 207,279 62.19 Households Total Households : 172,022 Rural Households : 160,673 93.40 Urban Households : 11,349 6.60 BPL Households ( 1997 Census) : 113,796 — SC/ST Households ( 1997 Census) : 87,715 —

Administrative Setup :

Administrative setup of the District No. of Sub-Divisions : 2 No. of Tehsils : 12 No. of Municipalities/Corporation : 1 No. of N.A.Cs : 1 No. of Blocks : 12 No. of Police Stations : 18 No. of Gram Panchayats : 153 No. of Inhabited Villages : 2379 No. of Uninhabited Villages : 167 No. of villages : 2546

Tourist Places :

Putudi Water Fall :

Putudi is a place of natural beauty where river Salunki falls from the height of 60ft. forming an enchanting ambience. The roaring sound of the fall with dense forest all around creates a thrilling sensation. It is 15 kms from Phulbani town.

Balaskumpa :

The beautiful place in the lap of nature is famous for the Goddess BARALA DEVI who is believed to be the saviour of the world. The people of this area visit the Goddess frequently on many occasions particularly on Dashahara. Dashahara Puja is celebrated with great pomp and show.. Pillasalunki Dam site which is an ideal and charming place for picnic and sight seing is only 3 kms from this spot. This spot is a good place to relax and unwind. Balaskumpa is about 15 kms from Phulbani and linked with good motorable road

Daringbadi :

 

Daringbadi, a vast area at the height of about 3000ft above sea level is an ideal summer resort which is popularly named as Kashmir of Odisha. The place is gifted with natural bounties such as pine jungles, coffee gardens and beautiful valleys. . It is the only place in Odisha which experiences snow fall during Winter. The journey from the plains to the hills of Daringbadi is an experience in itself . This pretty hill station is 100 kms from Phulbani and 50 kms from Balliguda.The resting places are P.W.D. Inspection Bunglow and a Revenue I.B. A Tourist Bunglow is also under construction.
District Headquarter :	Phulbani
State Capital :	Bhubaneswar
Nearest Railway Station :	Berhampur
Nearest Airport :	Bhubaneswar
How to Reach :
Phulbani is connected with Bhubaneswar, Berhampur, and other important places of the state by regular public bus service. Cycle-Rickshaw, Auto Rickshaw, Taxis and Jeeps are available on hire basis.

 

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