Kendujhar District of Odisha at a Glance

Area and Population of Kendujhar District

 

Geographical and Population details of the District
Geographical Area : 8,303.00 sq.km Area under Forest : 3097.00 sq.km 37.30 %
Population ( 2011 Census ) Total : 1,801,733 in %
Male : 906,487 50.31
Female : 895,246 49.69
Rural : 1,548,674 85.95
Urban : 253,059 14.05
Scheduled Caste : 209,357 11.62
Scheduled Caste Male : 104,684 50.00
Scheduled Caste Female : 104,673 50.00
Scheduled Tribe : 818,878 45.45
Scheduled Tribe Male : 405,927 49.57
Scheduled Tribe Female : 412,951 50.43
Population Density : 217 (Per sq.km)
Literacy Total Literate : 1,052,518 58.42
Literate Male : 605,119 57.49
Literate Female : 447,399 42.51
Total Illiterate : 749,215 41.58
Illiterate Male : 301,368 40.22
Illiterate Female : 447,847 59.78
Households Total Households : 405,272
Rural Households : 348,448 85.98
Urban Households : 56,824 14.02
BPL Households ( 2001 Census) : 185,371
SC/ST Households ( 2001 Census) :
Administrative Setup :
Administrative setup of the District
No. of Sub-Divisions : 3 No. of Tehsils : 13
No. of Municipalities/Corporation : 4 No. of N.A.Cs : 0
No. of Blocks : 13 No. of Police Stations : 25
No. of Gram Panchayats : 287 No. of Inhabited Villages : 2069
No. of Uninhabited Villages : 53 No. of villages : 2122

 

Travel & Tourism of Kendujhar District

 

Ghatagaon :

50 kms. from Keonjhar town on the N.H.215 towards Cuttack, the place is known through the state for the shrine of Goddess Tarini Pitha. The place is famous as a centre of pilgrimage for Goddess Tarini. A P.W.D. I.B., Tarini Yatri niwas of Tarini Trust and a Panthasala of Tourism Deptt. Are available to cater the accommodation facilities.

District Headquarter : Keonjhar
State Capital : Bhubaneswar
Nearest Railway Station : Harichandanpur
Nearest Airport : Bhubaneswar
How to Reach :
Ghatagaon is only 50 km from Keonjhar town. Tourists visiting Ghatagaon have to pick the bus Services from Bhubaneswar to Keonjhar. Tourists travelling by bus can find also direct bus services to Ghatagaon Pitha Mandir. Those who travel by train the nearest Railway Station is Harichandanpur(17 K.M. From Ghatagaon).Bhubaneswar, the capital city of Odisha, is the only civil airport in the state connected to different parts of the country through regular flights. The major cities connected to Bhubaneswar are Kolkata, Chennai, Visakhapatnam, Delhi, Hyderabad, and Mumbai. From Bhubaneswar very good road transport facility is available to reach the Temple of MAA.
Best Time : November to Frebruary
Contact Person : Asit Das (Tourist Officer Incharge)
Contact Person Phone : 9437245400
Contact Person Mobile : 9437245400
Contact Person E-Mail :
Web Address of the Place: www.maatarini.nic.in

 

Badaghagara :

10 kms. From Keonjhar town, it is yet another small (200 ft) but exciting waterfall. It is one of the most popular picnic spots of the district. Service bus and hired vehicles are available at Keonjhar. For accommodation tourist will have to stay at Keonjhar.

District Headquarter : Keonjhar
State Capital : Bhubaneswar
Nearest Railway Station : Kendujhargarh
Nearest Airport : Bhubaneswar
How to Reach :
Badaghagara is located at a distance of 10 Kilometers from District Headquarter. Tourists visiting Badaghagara have to pick the bus Services from Bhubaneswar to Keonjhar. Tourist can also choose hired Autorickshaw and Other Vehicles are available at Keonjhar to visit the spot. Those who travel by train the nearest Railway Station is kendujhargarh.
Best Time : November to Frebruary
Contact Person : Asit Das (Tourist Officer Incharge)
Contact Person Phone : 9437245400
Contact Person Mobile : 9437245400
Contact Person E-Mail :
Web Address of the Place:

 

Sanghagara :

Sana Ghagara is located in the Keonjhar district at a distance of about 08 K.Ms from Keonjhar town on the National Highway No.- 6 towards Sambalpur. The area is spread over 488 Ha. In a hilly tract with characteristic mixed deciduous and miscellaneous type of forest vegetation. The famous Sana Ghagara waterfall with perennial stream adds to the natural beauty of this forest tract and attracts large number of visitors throughout the year. It is located at an average elevation of 1950 ft. above M.S.L. and experiences a comparative cool summer and cold winter. Average annual rainfall is about 1500 mm and temperature ranges from 14.7 degree C to 41.1 degree C. Relative humidity varies between 41 to 93 % and normally no frosting occurs in this region. The area is an extremely undulating terrain with hills, pediments and a “V” shaped narrow valley. The hills and pediments are very steep and the rock formation is of dolerite origin. The area drains into river Baitarani through Machhakandana Nala.

District Headquarter : Keonjhar
State Capital : Bhubaneswar
Nearest Railway Station : Kendujhargarh
Nearest Airport : Bhubaneswar
How to Reach :
6 kms. From Keonjhar town situated by the side of N.H.-6.Tourists visiting Sanaghagara have to pick the bus Services from Bhubaneswar to Keonjhar. Tourist can also choose hired Autorickshaw and Other Vehicles are available at Keonjhar to visit the spot.
Best Time : November to Frebruary
Contact Person : Asit Das (Tourist Officer Incharge)
Contact Person Phone : 9437245400
Contact Person Mobile : 9437245400
Contact Person E-Mail :
Web Address of the Place:

 

Khandadhar :

A sparkling waterfall of 500 ft. amidst lush green forest. A shower in the cascading water is a great experience. This waterfall is a smoking waterfall because of the “Smoke like” appearance created by the spray of the plunging waters of the waterfall at this spot. The spot is ideal for picnic.

District Headquarter : Keonjhar
State Capital : Bhubaneswar
Nearest Railway Station : Badahala
Nearest Airport : Bhubaneswar
How to Reach :
It is 60 kms. from Keonjhar town of this about 40 kms fair weather and only jeepable.Tourists visiting Khandadhar have to pick the bus Services from Bhubaneswar to Keonjhar. Tourist can also choose hired Autorickshaw and Other Vehicles are available at Keonjhar to visit the spot.
Best Time : November to Frebruary
Contact Person : Asit Das (Tourist Officer Incharge)
Contact Person Phone : 9437245400
Contact Person Mobile : 9437245400
Contact Person E-Mail :
Web Address of the Place:

 

Sitabinj :

30 km from district Head quarter. Situated by the side of river Sita the spot has gained prominence as a place of having ancient fresco painting on a rock shelter called Ravan Chhaya which is looking like a half opened umbrella. The painting depicts a royal procession.

District Headquarter : Keonjhar
State Capital : Bhubaneswar
Nearest Railway Station : Kendujhargarh
Nearest Airport : Bhubaneswar
How to Reach :
It is 30 Kms from Keonjhar.5 kms. On Jajpur to Keonjhar road upto Katarabeda and 5 kms. from there. Tourists visitingSitabinj have to pick the bus Services from Bhubaneswar to Keonjhar. Tourist can also choose hired Autorickshaw and Other Vehicles are available at Keonjhar to visit the spot.
Best Time : November to Frebruary
Contact Person : Asit Das (Tourist Officer Incharge)
Contact Person Phone : 9437245400
Contact Person Mobile : 9437245400
Contact Person E-Mail :
Web Address of the Place:

 

Gonasika :

Surrounded by a series of valleys and wooded hills of varying colours, the place is famous as a centre of pilgrimage for the temple of Brahmeswar Mahadev established by the side of river Baitarani. In fact, this is the place from where the river starts flowing. A little away from the point of origin, the river goes underground and hence called guptaganga only to be seen jumping after a short distance over a stone projection looking like the nostril of a cow. The scenic beauty of the place is simply charming. For accommodation tourists will have to stay at Keonjhar town.

District Headquarter : Keonjhar
State Capital : Bhubaneswar
Nearest Railway Station : Badahala
Nearest Airport : Bhubaneswar
How to Reach :
It is 33 kms. from Keonjhar out of which service buses are available for 24 kms. for rest 9 kms tourist will have to go by either foot or hired vehicles.
Best Time : October to April
Contact Person : Asit Das (Tourist Officer in Charge)
Contact Person Phone : 9437245400
Contact Person Mobile : 9437245400
Contact Person E-Mail :
Web Address of the Place:

 

Murgamahadev

It is situated by the side of a perennial spring of Thakurani hill in Champua Sub Division of Keonjhar District. It is famous for the temple of Murga Mahadev. No accommodation facilities is available at the spot. Murga Mahadev is well known for its cascading waterfall that casts a magical spell on the local citizens and tourists as well

District Headquarter : Keonjhar
State Capital : Bhubaneswar
Nearest Railway Station : Badahala
Nearest Airport : Bhubaneswar
How to Reach :
The spot is 70 kms. From Keonjhar of this 6 kms, fair weather road. Regular service buses are available upto Bileipada 64 kms from Keonjhar. Tourist will have to stay either at Joda 11 kms or at Keonjhar 70 kms.
Best Time : October to March
Contact Person : Asit Das (Tourist Officer Incharge)
Contact Person Phone : 9437245400
Contact Person Mobile : 9437245400
Contact Person E-Mail :
Web Address of the Place:

 

Gundichaghai :

It is famous for a small charming waterfall about 50 ft. high on the river Mudala being situated amidst lush green forest. It is ideal for picnic during winter.

District Headquarter : Kendujhar
State Capital : Bhubaneswar
Nearest Railway Station : Harichandanpur
Nearest Airport : Bhubaneswar
How to Reach :
It is 65 km from Keonjhar via Ghatagaon. For accommodation a revenue rest shed at Harichandanpur (5 km) and PWD I.B.,tarini Yatri Niwas and Panthasala of Tourism Deptt. Are available at Ghatagaon.
Best Time : November to Frebruary
Contact Person : Asit Das (Tourist Officer Incharge)
Contact Person Phone : 9437245400
Contact Person Mobile : 9437245400
Contact Person E-Mail :
Web Address of the Place:

Bhimkund :

It is a beautiful natural water reservoir on the River Baitarani. It is located exactly on the boundary line between the districts Kendujhar and Mayurbhanj, at a distance of about 100 km from Keonjhar. This reservoir is two storeyed which resulted into the formation of two waterfalls one above another. It is being told that, Bhima, the second Pandava had taken bath in this reservoir and hence it was named after him.During Makar Festival in the month of January thousands of people gather here to take their holy dip.

District Headquarter : Kendujhar
State Capital : Bhubaneswar
Nearest Railway Station : Kendujhargarh
Nearest Airport : Bhubaneswar
How to Reach :
The place can be approached from Dhenkikote (20 Kms.) on State Highway No 11 connecting Keonjhar and Panikoili. The place is ideal for picnickers.
Best Time : November to Frebruary
Contact Person : Asit Das (Tourist Officer Incharge)
Contact Person Phone : 9437245400
Contact Person Mobile : 9437245400
Contact Person E-Mail :
Web Address of the Place:

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