Khordha District of Odisha at a Glance

Lok Sabha Constituencies in Khordha district, Odisha (MP Constituencies) Bhubaneswar
MLA Assembly Constituencies in Khordha district, Odisha Begunia
Bhubaneswar Central (Madhya)
Bhubaneswar North (Uttar)
Chilika
Ekamra-Bhubaneswar
Jatani
Jayadev
Khurda

Area and Population of Khordha District

KHORDHA district MP MLA Collector Name at a Glance

 

Geographical Area : 2,887.50 sq.km Area under Forest : 0.00 sq.km 0.00 %
Population ( 2011 Census ) Total : 2,246,000 in %
Male : 1,167,000 51.96
Female : 1,079,000 48.04
Rural : 1,166,000 51.91
Urban : 1,080,000 48.09
Scheduled Caste : 254,251 11.32
Scheduled Caste Male : 130,703 51.41
Scheduled Caste Female : 123,548 48.59
Scheduled Tribe : 97,186 4.33
Scheduled Tribe Male : 50,431 51.89
Scheduled Tribe Female : 46,755 48.11
Population Density : 799 (Per sq.km)
Literacy Total Literate : 1,310,867 58.36
Literate Male : 762,288 58.15
Literate Female : 548,579 41.85
Total Illiterate : 566,528 25.22
Illiterate Male : 224,598 39.64
Illiterate Female : 566,528 100.00
Households Total Households : 374,338
Rural Households : 200,543 53.57
Urban Households : 173,795 46.43
BPL Households ( 2001 Census) : 134,681
SC/ST Households ( 2001 Census) : 42,775
Administrative Setup :
Administrative setup of the District
No. of Sub-Divisions : 2 No. of Tehsils : 10
No. of Municipalities/Corporation : 3 No. of N.A.Cs : 2
No. of Blocks : 10 No. of Police Stations : 27
No. of Gram Panchayats : 168 No. of Inhabited Villages : 1358
No. of Uninhabited Villages : 193 No. of villages : 1551

 

Travel & Tourism of Khordha District

Chilika (Barkul) :

Queen of natural beauty, Chilika, the largest brackish water lake in Asia covering an area of over 1,100 sq. km is a great attraction for the tourists for fishing, bird watching and boating. In winter Chilika aflutters with thousands of indigenous and migratory birds of many varieties from far and near even from the distant Siberia. The fabulous beauty of Chilika which has inspired poets to sing its glory and which can be best enjoyed from Balugaon, Barkul must be seen to be believed. One can also have a glimpse of the lake from the moving trains and vehicles on the road near these places. The atmosphere is just serene and undisturbed amidst the blue expanse of water on one side and an evergreen range of hills on the other. Dotted with a host of islands with romantic names, a cruise in Chilika will be a life long memory Queen of natural beauty, Chilika, the largest brackish water lake in Asia covering an area of over 1,100 sq. km is a great attraction for the tourists for fishing, bird watching and boating. In winter Chilika aflutters with thousands of indigenous and migratory birds of many varieties from far and near even from the distant Siberia. The fabulous beauty of Chilika which has inspired poets to sing its glory and which can be best enjoyed from Balugaon, Barkul must be seen to be believed. One can also have a glimpse of the lake from the moving trains and vehicles on the road near these places. The atmosphere is just serene and undisturbed amidst the blue expanse of water on one side and an evergreen range of hills on the other. Dotted with a host of islands with romantic names, a cruise in Chilika will be a life long memory

District Headquarter : Khordha
State Capital : Bhubaneswar
Nearest Railway Station : Balungaon
Nearest Airport : Bhubaneswar
How to Reach :
Bhubaneswar is the nearest airport 106 km from Barkul and 130 km Rambha and110 km from Satapada. Indian Airlines has flights from Delhi, Calcutta, Visakhapatnam, Raipur, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Chennai. The Calcutta Chennai rail route of East Cost Railway touches Chilika Lake of Balugaon, Chilika, Khallikoteand Rambha. The nearest Railway Station for Barkul is at Balugaon 5 km and for Satapada, at Puri 50 km. The Chennai bound N.H.No.5 linking Calcutta Cuttack Bhubaneswar Balugaon Barkul Rambha Berhampur and Visakhapatnam runs along the lake. Buses and taxis to Chilika are available at Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, Puri and Berhampur. Autorickshaws are available at Balugaon for Barkul.
Best Time : October to March
Contact Person : Shri Sarat Chandra Mohanty (Tourist Officer Khordha Paryatan Bhawan Bhubaneswar)
Contact Person Phone : 0674-2431299
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Dhauli :

The Peace Pagoda built by the Kalinga Nippon Budha Sangha in 1973 and known as Shanti Stupa commemorates the change of heart of Emperor Ashok and the journey of budhism to the nation. There are two temples at Dhauli. One of Vairangeswar Mahadev and Dhabaleswar Mahadev. The proclamations of Emperor Achok are recorded in prakrit language in bhramin script on the rock of Dhauli on the Southeast end.

District Headquarter : Khordha
State Capital : Bhubaneswar
Nearest Railway Station : Bhubaneswar
Nearest Airport : Bhubaneswar
How to Reach :
The nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, Bhuwaneswar, which is 6 km away. Well connected by rail to all major tour destinations of the country. Bhubaneswar is on the National Highway linking Kolkata 480 km to Chennai 1225 km. There are only a few buses specifically plying to the caves but there are plenty going by the near by road junction. Otherwise you can also avail private cars and taxis from Bhuwaneswar station
Best Time : September to March
Contact Person : Shri Sarat Chandra Mohanty (Tourist Officer Khordha Paryatan Bhawan Bhubaneswar)
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Khandagir & Udayagiri :

The Khandagiri and Udayagiri Craves relive the memories of Kalinga Empire under the Jain emperor Kharvela. There are about 40 rock cut cave adoring the two hills separated by a road. It is believed that the founder of Jain faith, Mahavir had visited Udayagiri and khandagiri in the 6th Century B.C. Modern scholars are found in Rani and Hati Gumpha in theUdayagiti with description of the culture of dance in Orissa as far before as the 2nd century B.C. Modern scholars are of the opinion that the Udayagiri cave complex was also a theatre complex. Emperor Kharvela was a staunch and a great patron of culture. It is possible that he had created the caves for use of Jain ascetics as well as for cultural shows.

District Headquarter : Khordha
State Capital : Bhubaneswar
Nearest Railway Station : Bhubaneswar
Nearest Airport : Bhubaneswar
How to Reach :
The Khandagiri and Udayagiri Craves relive the memories of Kalinga Empire under the Jain emperor Kharvela. There are about 40 rock cut cave adoring the two hills separated by a road. It is believed that the founder of Jain faith, Mahavir had visited Udayagiri and khandagiri in the 6th Century B.C. Modern scholars are found in Rani and Hati Gumpha in theUdayagiti with description of the culture of dance in Orissa as far before as the 2nd century B.C. Modern scholars are of the opinion that the Udayagiri cave complex was also a theatre complex. Emperor Kharvela was a staunch and a great patron of culture. It is possible that he had created the caves for use of Jain ascetics as well as for cultural shows.
Best Time : September to March
Contact Person : Shri Sarat Chandra Mohanty (Tourist Officer Khordha Paryatan Bhawan Bhubaneswar)
Contact Person Phone : 0674-2431299
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Atri :

Atri is famous for its perennial Hot Spring. The hot spring is reputed to have medical properties which is used both intensively and extensively for the cure of skin diseases. The water of the Hot Spring (57 degrees centigrade) contains small doses of sulphur flavour when heated to 100 degree centigrade. There is a Bathing Complex of Govt. of Orissa at Atri . Not far from the Hot spring there is the sacred shrine of Lord Hattakeswar Mahadev. The temple is the venue of a grand annual fair, Makar Jatra, on the day of Makar Sankranti (mid January) On this day the visitors congregate in large numbers to worship Lord Hatakeswar to fulfill their desires and they also bath in the ponds to get cure of their diseases.

District Headquarter : Khordha
State Capital : Bhubaneswar
Nearest Railway Station : Khordha Road
Nearest Airport : Bhubaneswar
How to Reach :
The nearest airport is the Biju Pattnaik Airport , Bhubaneswar about 45 km from Atri . One can hire taxi directly from the airport to reach the place.The nearest railway station to atri is Khurda Road, which 14 kms. away. Taxi, auto-rickshaw can be hired at the station.National Highway No.5, which connects Bhubaneswar and Khurda, also touches Atri.
Best Time : October to February
Contact Person : Shri Sarat Chandra Mohanty (Tourist Officer Khordha Paryatan Bhawan Bhubaneswar)
Contact Person Phone : 0674-2431299
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Contact Person E-Mail : [email protected]
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Nandan Kanan :

Nandan Kanan National Park is situated 20 Km from Bhubaneswar, capital city of Odisha, India. The name Nandan Kanan means Garden of Pleasure, which gets justified when one enters the park. Along the banks of Lake Kanjia and amidst natural forest, is located. The Zoo has earned International Reputation for breeding of white royal Bengal tiger in captivity and has two separate safaris for Lions and Tigers. There is a Botanical Garden on the northern side of the zoological park overlooking the Kanjia Lake which is a resort of delight for the boating lover. Elepahant Ride, toy train and ropeway amusements are also available in the Park

District Headquarter : Khordha
State Capital : Bhubaneswar
Nearest Railway Station : Barang
Nearest Airport : Bhubaneswar
How to Reach :
The nearest airport is the Biju Pattnaik Airport. Bhubaneswar about 20 km from Nandankanan. One can hire taxi directly from the Airport to reach the destination . The nearest railway station to Nandankanan is Barang Station which 3 kms from Nandankannan but the express and superfast trains normally do n0t halt here. It is advisable for the tourists to drop at Bhubaneswar Station it is near about 15kms from Nandankanan and hire Taxi, Auto rickshaw to reach Nandankanan. The city Buses are also available near the Rly Station From which Travelers can get direct Bus to Nandankanan. Bhubaneswar is well connected to other parts of the state. A number of City buses and town buses are available from Bhubaneswar to Nandankanan.
Best Time : October to March
Contact Person : Shri Sarat Chandra Mohanty (Tourist Officer Khordha Paryatan Bhawan Bhubaneswar)
Contact Person Phone : 0674-2431299
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Rameswar :

Rameswar is an ideal stop over or destination on the NH5 for motorists. There is a WAC at Rameswar.

District Headquarter : Khordha
State Capital : Bhubaneswar
Nearest Railway Station : Nirakarpur
Nearest Airport : Bhubaneswar
How to Reach :
The nearest airport is the Biju Pattnaik Airport. Bhubaneswar about 52 kms from Rameswar. One can hire taxi directly from the Airport to reach the destination . The nearest railway station to Rameswar is Nirakarpur Station which 2 kms from Rameswar. Tourist can hire a Auto Rickshaw to Reach. But the express and superfast train normally do not halt here. It is advisable for the tourists to drop at Bhubaneswar Station it is near about 50 kms from Rameswar and hire Taxi or Auto rickshaw to reach Rameswar.Bhubaneswar is well connected to other parts of the state. A number of City buses and town buses are available from Bhubaneswar to Rameswar.
Best Time : October to March
Contact Person : Shri Sarat Chandra Mohanty (Tourist Officer Khordha Paryatan Bhawan Bhubaneswar)
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Bhubaneswar :

Bhubaneswar the temple city of India is the capital of Orissa. It is believed that there were about 7000 temples in Ekamra Vana of Bhubaneswar . Reminiscence of the days of yore dating back to the 6th century.Satrughaneswar and laxamaneswar temple to the gigantic Lingaraj temple of the 11th century are available in the old township .Centuries of temple building activity continued well in to the 12th and 13th century in the shape of Anant Basudev temple on the southeast of the Bindu Sarovar Tank . Besides the Khandagiri and udayagiri Caves are rock-cut architechtural beauties of the 1st century B.C. of Jain importance. The zoological paradise of Nandan kanaGardens on the north bank of Kanjia Lake which forms a picturesque Landscape. Modern Bhubaneswar has earned reputation for its IT centre and software parks as well as a model venue for conference and convention.

District Headquarter : Khordha
State Capital : Bhubaneswar
Nearest Railway Station : Bhubaneswar
Nearest Airport : Biju Pattnaik Airport
How to Reach :
Bhubaneshwar is well linked by air to Delhi, Chennai, Varanasi, Nagpur, Calcutta, and Vishakhapatnam on daily basis flights by Indian Airlines. The Biju Pattnaik Airport at Bhubaneswar provides daily connections to Kolkata and Delhi. Indian, Jet Airways, Air Sahara and Air Decan are the domestic airlines also flying to Chennai, Visakhapatnam, Mumbai and Hyderabad. The airport is 4 km from the town centre.Superfast trains connect Bhubaneswar to major cities of India. A major railhead on the East Coast Railway, it has fast and super fast train links to Kolkata, Guwahati, Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Thiruvananthapuram, Mumbai, Ahmedabad and other important centres of the country as well as within the state. The station is located in the centre of town.Bhubaneswar is well linked to the rest of India by the national Highways. The New Bus Stand in Bhubaneswar is on NH5, at Baramunda, about 6 km from Town centre.
Best Time : October to March
Contact Person : Shri Sarat Chandra Mohanty (Tourist Officer Khordha Paryatan Bhawan Bhubaneswar)
Contact Person Phone : 0674-2431299
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Contact Person E-Mail : [email protected]
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Hirapur :

Center of Tantric orded for the worship of 64yoginis carved out of black chlorite stone. The images are positioned in standing posture in the hypacthral temple. Presently There are 63 statues available and placed in circular order inside the temple wall. A ten armed deity called Mahamaya , bearing terrible look is worshipped here. There is an image of Eka Pada Bhairava Bhairava with one leg in the cluster of godlings. The shrine is datable to the 9th century. Of the four hypaethral temples in India, Odisha enjoys the distinction of being home to of these, one at Hirapur under reference and the other at Ranipur Jharial.

District Headquarter : Khordha
State Capital : Bhubaneswar
Nearest Railway Station : Bhubaneswar
Nearest Airport : Biju Pattnaik Airport
How to Reach :
The nearest airport is the Biju Pattnaik Airport, Bhubaneswar about 16 km from Hirapur. One can hire taxi directly from the Airport. The nearest railway station to Hirapur is Bhubaneswar, which 16kms Away. Taxi can be hired at the station.That place is not a Bus Stop but the nearest Bus Stop is Balikati which 4km away from Hirapur. Auto Rickshaw can be hired at bus stop.
Best Time : October to March
Contact Person : Shri Sarat Chandra Mohanty (Tourist Officer Khordha Paryatan Bhawan Bhubaneswar)
Contact Person Phone : 0674-2431299
Contact Person Mobile :
Contact Person E-Mail : [email protected]

 

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