Nuapada District of Odisha at a Glance

Lok Sabha Constituencies in Nuapada district, Odisha (MP Constituencies) Kalahandi
MLA Assembly Constituencies in Nuapada district, Odisha Khariar
Nuapada

Area and Population of Nuapada District

Nuapada district MP MLA Collector Name at a Glance

 

Geographical Area : 3,852.00 sq.km Area under Forest : 1849.00 sq.km 48.00 %
Population ( 2001 Census ) Total : 530,690 in %
Male : 264,396 49.82
Female : 266,294 50.18
Rural : 500,652 94.34
Urban : 30,038 5.66
Scheduled Caste : 236,019 44.47
Scheduled Caste Male : 117,344 49.72
Scheduled Caste Female : 118,675 50.28
Scheduled Tribe : 184,221 34.71
Scheduled Tribe Male : 90,901 49.34
Scheduled Tribe Female : 93,320 50.66
Population Density : 138 (Per sq.km)
Literacy Total Literate : 222,889 42.00
Literate Male : 129,275 58.00
Literate Female : 93,614 42.00
Total Illiterate : 307,801 58.00
Illiterate Male : 134,671 43.75
Illiterate Female : 173,130 56.25
Households Total Households : 122,601
Rural Households : 116,329 94.88
Urban Households : 6,272 5.12
BPL Households ( 2001 Census) : 85,130
SC/ST Households ( 2001 Census) : 256,490
Administrative Setup :
Administrative setup of the District
No. of Sub-Divisions : 1 No. of Tehsils : 5
No. of Municipalities/Corporation : 0 No. of N.A.Cs : 3
No. of Blocks : 5 No. of Police Stations : 6
No. of Gram Panchayats : 109 No. of Inhabited Villages : 648
No. of Uninhabited Villages : 15 No. of villages : 663

Travel & Tourism of Nuapada District

Patora :

On the bank of river Jonk is place of uncommon scenic charms. Engirdled on all sides by green clad hills. It holds in its bosom and irrigation project and culture dating back to pre-Christian era at Manikgarh.This is the Dam site of the Upper Jonk Irrigation Project situated at a distance of 20Km from the Dist Hqr. This place is also famous for YOGESWAR TEMPLE. This place has the potential of a tourist centre in future. There is a lot of scope for Boating in the Reservoir of the U.J.I.P. It has also been planned to start the Dist Museum and Pantha Nivas at the Dam site.

District Headquarter : Nuapada
State Capital : Bhubaneswar
Nearest Railway Station : Nuapada
Nearest Airport : Raipur
How to Reach :
By Rail Nearest railhead is Kantabanji on S.E.Rly-75 Kms. By Road 110 Kms. From Bhawanipatna Via-Khariar, 110 Kms from Nuapada and 40 Kms. from Khariar-connected by and all weather Road.
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Contact Person : Shri Surendra Lima (District Tourist Officer)
Contact Person Phone : 06678225348
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Patalganga :

It is a nice spot in the bosom of nature with a perennial spring, the water of which is considered as sacred as that of the holy Ganges. Local people perform their obsequies in the downstream. Legend would have it that Rama, Laxman and Sita visited the spot during their exile where Sita felt thirsty. Laxman pierced the ground with his arrow occasioning the birth of the spring. On the day of solar eclipse and lunar eclipse. People here gather in large number to take their bath in the holy water.

District Headquarter : Nuapada
State Capital : Bhubaneswar
Nearest Railway Station : Nuapada
Nearest Airport : Raipur
How to Reach :
By Rail Nearest railhead is Kantabanji on S.E.Rly-75 Kms. By Road 110 Kms. From Bhawanipatna Via-Khariar, 110 Kms from Nuapada and 40 Kms. from Khariar-connected by and all weather Road
Best Time :
Contact Person : Shri Surendra Lima (District Tourist Officer)
Contact Person Phone : 06678-225348
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Pataleswar Temple :

Budhikomna houses the famous temple of Pataleswar made of bricks in pancharatha style unique in the state. A connoisseur of art and architecture finds immense pleasure in observing the different facets of this place. It is also a popular pilgrim centre in the locality.

District Headquarter : Nuapada
State Capital : Bhubaneswar
Nearest Railway Station : Nuapada
Nearest Airport : Raipur
How to Reach :
By Rail Nearest railhead is at Harishankar Road-40 K.Ms. By Road 36 Km. from Nuapada and 46 Km. from Khariar is connected by a good motorable road
Best Time :
Contact Person : Shri Surendra Lima (District Tourist Officer)
Contact Person Phone : 06678-225348
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Sunabeda

Close to Patra is Sunabeda Wildlife sanctuary. A waterfall called Godhosh about 63 meters amidst dense forest enhances the scenic view of the place.It is only 40 km. from Komna Block headquarter. Sunabeda, a Gram Panchayat is situated at distance of 40 KM. from Komna Block Headquarters. The goddess SUNADEI presiding deity of the plateau is sacredly worshipped by the people of the area on the day of Dusserra. Sunabeda is a plateau inhabited mainly by Gond, Bhunjia and Paharia. The Plateau is the source of river Jonk and Sundar. The Eastern side of the plateau is very precipitous and inaccessible and sloping to the west which is easy to access. The highest points on the plateau are 3056ft, called Birbusi and Kotpadar (3235ft) to the South. The entire plateau is an extensive and valuable grazing ground for the cattle.

District Headquarter : Nuapada
State Capital : Bhubaneswar
Nearest Railway Station : Nuapada
Nearest Airport : Raipur
How to Reach :
By Rail Nearest railhead is at Nuapada 75 K.Ms. By Road 40 Km. from Komna Block a good condition motarable road.
Best Time :
Contact Person : Shri Surendra Lima (District Tourist Officer)
Contact Person Phone : 06678-225348
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Maraguda :

About 17 km. from Dist Headquarter, the valley situated on the upper reaches of the Jonk river. The site of the ancient metropolis of Koshala Nagari with flourished from the 3rd to 13th century AD. Has been graphically detailed in the accounts of Chinese travelers Hiuen Tsang. The village is famous for 10th to 12th century archeological finds of Kalachuri dynasty. The excavations are underway.

District Headquarter : Nuapada
State Capital : Bhubaneswar
Nearest Railway Station : Nuapada
Nearest Airport : Raipur
How to Reach :
By Rail Nearest railhead is at Nuapada of S.E Rly-20 K.Ms. By Road 17 Km. from Nuapada a good motorable road
Best Time :
Contact Person : Shri Surendra Lima (District Tourist Officer)
Contact Person Phone : 06678-225348
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Rajiv Udyan :

On the left of the dam down the slopes of hill sprawls a replica of the Brundaban Garden. Recline on the velvety grass and enjoy nature in its aesthetic form. Just below the dam, a flora fountain in the making. The srinkling water within a flowering ring presents a splendid sight. Colourful ling add its beauty at night and oldy goldy music gives immense relief to tired tourist.

District Headquarter : Nuapada
State Capital : Bhubaneswar
Nearest Railway Station : Nuapada
Nearest Airport : Raipur
How to Reach :
Bhubaneswar the state capital of Orissa 535-kms. There is an airstrip at Gotma 7-kms and 4-kms respectively from Nuapada and Khariar Road. Rail: Nearest railhead is at Nuapada Road 3-kms on Vizang-Raipur line on East Coast Railway. Road: Nuapada is connected with all weather motorable roads to Bhubaneswar, Orissa and Raipur, Chhatishgarh and various other cities of the state NH 217.
Best Time :
Contact Person : Shri Surendra Lima (District Tourist Officer)
Contact Person Phone : 06678-225348
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